Tag: forgiveness

• Poetry: The Thorn in My Side

  The Thorn in My Side   A gentle prick in my holy veneer Piercing where no eye can see Ignoring the pain with a candy smile The thorn in my side is me   Pain and grief and shame pour in Self-mutilation with the sharp point of sin Sinful desires rise once again Leading to…

  cdyeagerwrites

  December 17, 2012

  American Society and Culture, Poetry, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

  brokenness, Christianity, Devotions, forgiveness, Grace, Holiness, humility, mercy, Relying on God, Sin, Thorn

• Acting Out Our Faith: Lead With Forgiveness

  While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. – Acts 7:59-60 (NIV) I don’t know about you, but forgiveness is not always the first thing on…

  cdyeagerwrites

  July 16, 2012

  Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

  Christianity, Devotions, forgiveness, Grace, Love, mercy, Righteousness, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth

• Read the Directions: Please Wash Your Hands

  Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God his Savior. – Psalms…

  cdyeagerwrites

  July 5, 2011

  Spiritual Transformation

  brokenness, Christianity, Community, forgiveness, Holiness, Relying on God, Restoration, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth

• The Discipline of Presence: Forgiveness

  Matthew 6:9-15 (NIV) “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation,…

  cdyeagerwrites

  March 10, 2011

  American Society and Culture, Spiritual Transformation

  Christianity, Faith, forgiveness, gardening, Holiness, humility, Love, mercy, presence, Relying on God, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth