By Christy Heitger at: www.christianitytoday.com/iyf/ (stories of faithful living for youth) My stomach dropped when I saw Phil walking toward me in the cafeteria. “Please tell me he’s not coming to talk to me,” I whispered to my friends Lena and Alyssa. “No such luck,” Lena replied. “In fact, he looks like he’s on a […]
Pictured above: Adriaan Volk (center) and Frank Chikane (right) at a Forgiveness and Reconciliation event. ***************** By John Stonestreet, June 24, 2014, at: www.breakpoint.org Between 1986 and 1991, Adriaan Vlok (1937- ) served as South Africa’s Apartheid-era Minister of Law & Order and also sat on South Africa’s State Security Council.
442) “I Have Sinned” Read More »
By Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), written in 1886; (painting by Titian, 1566, “Christ and the Good Thief”) And he said unto Jesus, “Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom.“ And Jesus said unto him, “Verily I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” –Luke 23:42, 43 There was once
269) The Repentant Sinner Read More »
Pictured above: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford (1969-2016) **************** “Rob Ford and Me: What Toronto’s Scandal-Ridden Mayor Taught Me about My Own Sin” By Rachel McMillan, December 9, 2013 I have a confession to make. I, a longtime Christian, am guilty of gossip and of slander. Moreover, having recognized my sin, I have nevertheless
251) Confessions of a Gossiper Read More »
From “No Road to Respectability” by Eric Metaxas at <www.Breakpoint.org> July 31, 2013 How is it that disgraced politicians keep popping back into public life without much trouble? As I record this, former congressman Anthony Weiner is staying in the race for mayor of New York. In case you forgot,
114) Phony vs. Real Repentance Read More »
