Yesterday, Pope Francis issued forth a new “apostolic letter” or papal declaration. He declared that, at least until the end of his tenure, Roman Catholic priests could offer forgiveness to mothers and medical practitioners who had committed the sin of abortion. Previously, only Roman Catholic bishops or special confessors could grant absolution for such mortal sin, but now local … More Rome Got This One Right … Somewhat
This morning, I met with a friend at a local coffee shop. During our conversation, he encouraged me with a quote from John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress. Bunyan’s words so warmed my soul, I thought they might do the same for you. They have been altered to carry forth the thought in today’s verbiage: After becoming united … More This is Not Too Good To Be True
In the beginning, the perfect God created a perfect planet, containing a perfect garden, filled with perfect animals, stewarded by perfect people. All was grand as Adam and Eve enjoyed perfect spiritual communion, intellectual veracity, emotional stability, relational intimacy, vocational satisfaction, physical health, and environmental stability. This is what God intended for his friends. Then it happened. Sometimes this tragic episode … More An Inheritance Swap
Unfathomable Grace 