Here's a question: how do you Blog "authentically"? I mean, this isn't a private journal, someone is probably reading it (though not many). On the other hand this is still me. How to write in front of an audience, half for an audience, and yet not pose, still being me, instead of trying to be "cool"... interesing problem. How to find my voice.
Forgiveness: A Hard Word From Luther
"Those who follow Christ grieve more over the sin of their offenders than over the loss or offense to themselves. And they do this that they may recall those offenders from their sin rather than avenge the wrongs they themselves have suffered. Therefore they put off the form of their own righteousness and put on the form of those others, praying for their persecutors, blessing those who curse, doing good to the evil-doers, preparing to pay the penalty and make satisfaction for their very enemies that they may be saved. This is the gospel and the example of Christ." - Martin Luther (Quoted by Miroslav Volf, Free of Charge, pg. 161-162)
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