1st Thessalonians 5 encourages us to be watchful:
2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.
4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.
5 You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness.
This weekend, we have been challenged to pay attention to the time, because we set our clocks up one hour on Saturday night or Sunday morning. But, throughout the Bible, we are cautioned to be aware of the times in which we live, anticipating the coming of the Lord, and realizing that His plan is being carried out.
6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.
In Matthew 16, Jesus discussed being people of discernment:
2 He answered and said to them, "When it is evening you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red';
3 and in the morning, 'It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.' Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times.
Jesus was very direct in challenging His disciples, as well as the Pharisees and Saducees, to read the signs - He referred to the sign of Jonah - three days and nights in the belly of the fish. He talked about using the fig tree as a guidepost. As we look at current events, there is much to be learned.
It only happens one time a year - we "spring forward", and have to wait 6 months to get back that one hour of sleep that we lost. And, there is a decision to make - when do you set those clocks ahead? Actually, in our house, we set them ahead just after dinner on Saturday night and plan our evening accordingly, as if it were an hour later. Many adjust those clocks just before bedtime, even though the time doesn't officially change until 2:00am - why? I have no idea. And it can be rather confusing - for one hour, all around the world, the time zone adjacent to you to the east is 2 hours ahead of you...wait, is that right?
Well, everything's settled now, except I really don't know what time it is in Phoenix or Indianapolis, unless I look it up - Arizona and Hawaii have decided not to do Daylight Savings Time, and Indiana didn't participate until 2006.
In addition to the clock we used daily to determine our schedule and routine, there are the signs of the times - no doubt, we are living in times of crisis in our nation, and there are those that say that it's getting late and we have to take intentional, dramatic action to turn around our moral and economic condition. That's why elections matter, and you have a change to be a person of influence tomorrow as we go to the polls.
And, Jesus also laid out a last days timetable - and He, as well as Old Testament prophets, such as Daniel and Ezekiel, and John on the Isle of Patmos in Revelation - shows us where we are headed on this earth, cautioning us to be faithful in following Him, ready to meet Him, and sharing the gospel with others. So, as we get our physical clocks right, we can be challenged to look at the big picture - where we are as a nation, and where we are on God's prophetic timetable, as well.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
Heart of a Saint
Here are some words of encouragement from Romans 6:
4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 5 If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection.
We have been UNITED with Christ - He has made us new creations in Him...He has given us a new heart that is sensitive to His Holy Spirit, and as we live in that newness of life, He changes our desires so that we will want to be more like Him.
Ezekiel 36 says: 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.
Have you heard? There has been a theft, from the The 900-year-old heart of 12th century Irish saint Laurence O'Toole has been stolen from the Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland. A local church official is pleading for the its return — "no questions asked." Apparently, the Irish saint's heart had been on display in the cathedral since the 13th century. It was kept in a heart-shaped wooden box and locked inside a small, square iron cage, mounted on the wall of a chapel dedicated to his memory. Two of those bars had been cut through and the cage opened in order to steal the relic.
Well, I began to think about the phrase, the "heart of a saint". When the Scriptures refer to the "heart", it's not the physical heart, but the spiritual heart - our spirit - the core of our being, possessing our true identity. And it's true, we have been given a new spirit that will exist forever: either alive with God in heaven or experiencing spiritual death apart from Him. And, it's our decision to allow Jesus to come in and regenerate our hearts that will determine our eternal destiny. St. O'Toole's physical heart might have been on display in Dublin, but that is merely a representation or reminder of who he really was, and is, because his spirit is in a different place.
And, when Christ comes into our hearts, He makes us new creatures, He gives us a new identity, we are proclaimed to be dead to sin and alive to Him. And, He has declared each of us to be saints, because we belong to Him and we can come freely before the throne of grace because of the blood of Jesus. God has declared each of us to be righteous and holy, "not guilty" of our sins, and free to live a life honoring Him. So, as we recognize that we have the "heart of a saint", a new heart, activated by the Spirit of God, it can determine our outward behavior, as we allow the Christ in our hearts to live through us.
4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 5 If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection.
We have been UNITED with Christ - He has made us new creations in Him...He has given us a new heart that is sensitive to His Holy Spirit, and as we live in that newness of life, He changes our desires so that we will want to be more like Him.
Ezekiel 36 says: 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.
Have you heard? There has been a theft, from the The 900-year-old heart of 12th century Irish saint Laurence O'Toole has been stolen from the Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland. A local church official is pleading for the its return — "no questions asked." Apparently, the Irish saint's heart had been on display in the cathedral since the 13th century. It was kept in a heart-shaped wooden box and locked inside a small, square iron cage, mounted on the wall of a chapel dedicated to his memory. Two of those bars had been cut through and the cage opened in order to steal the relic.
Well, I began to think about the phrase, the "heart of a saint". When the Scriptures refer to the "heart", it's not the physical heart, but the spiritual heart - our spirit - the core of our being, possessing our true identity. And it's true, we have been given a new spirit that will exist forever: either alive with God in heaven or experiencing spiritual death apart from Him. And, it's our decision to allow Jesus to come in and regenerate our hearts that will determine our eternal destiny. St. O'Toole's physical heart might have been on display in Dublin, but that is merely a representation or reminder of who he really was, and is, because his spirit is in a different place.
And, when Christ comes into our hearts, He makes us new creatures, He gives us a new identity, we are proclaimed to be dead to sin and alive to Him. And, He has declared each of us to be saints, because we belong to Him and we can come freely before the throne of grace because of the blood of Jesus. God has declared each of us to be righteous and holy, "not guilty" of our sins, and free to live a life honoring Him. So, as we recognize that we have the "heart of a saint", a new heart, activated by the Spirit of God, it can determine our outward behavior, as we allow the Christ in our hearts to live through us.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Theological Lessons from Joe the Plumber
Some good words for us from Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. There's that challenging phrase - "making the most of every opportunity" - you know, we honor God and please Him as we take advantage of situations in which He places us...strategic positions from which He can use us for His glory. In order to bear fruit for Him, it can take a measure of courage to step out, a comprehension of the overall circumstances, and just being obedient - capitalizing on what He desires for us.
From Esther chapter 4:13 Then Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, "Do not imagine that you in the king's palace can escape any more than all the Jews. 14 "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?"
Jews around the world are celebrating Purim, which commemorates the brave deeds of Queen Esther, who was strategically placed in a position where she could intervene on behalf of the Hebrews, who were under a death threat at the hands of a man named Haman. We can learn from Esther, and from a modern-day example, the great theologian Samuel Wurzelbacher. Seems he had a chance to ask a question of a very powerful man, who was running for the President of the United States - he asked him about his plan for taxes on small businesses, to which the candidate gave his answer, including the now-famous line: "...I think when you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody."
Well, this man, better known as "Joe the Plumber", may become Joe the Congressman; you see, he seized this opportunity and decided to expand his so-called 15 minutes of fame. He just won the GOP primary in his district in Ohio and will face 15-term Democrat incumbent Marcy Kaptur, who just ousted liberal Congressman Dennis Kucinich in a redrawn district.
I think there are some spiritual principles we can take away from Joe's story:
He demonstrated a measure of courage - He asked Mr. Obama a question in a campaign stop. And, at times, we need to step out and step up, to be courageous in the midst of what we face.
He also demonstrated a comprehension of his situation. He saw that this sudden fame he acquired, which was even referenced by Republican candidate John McCain in a debate, was an opportunity to do more. And, as believers, as we discern our opportunities, we could actually do more, to stretch, to grow, and to see how God might want to use us.
And, Joe walked forward - capitalization...He decided to campaign for Congress, and he won. He did what was necessary to accomplish his goal. And, we might have the want to, and how to, but if we don't walk in obedience to God and follow Him, then we'll fall short.
Like Esther, who had courage to present her case to the King, who had comprehended the situation, and who capitalized on the opportunity, we can be challenged to make the most of the opportunities that God give us, so that He can receive glory.
From Esther chapter 4:13 Then Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, "Do not imagine that you in the king's palace can escape any more than all the Jews. 14 "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?"
Jews around the world are celebrating Purim, which commemorates the brave deeds of Queen Esther, who was strategically placed in a position where she could intervene on behalf of the Hebrews, who were under a death threat at the hands of a man named Haman. We can learn from Esther, and from a modern-day example, the great theologian Samuel Wurzelbacher. Seems he had a chance to ask a question of a very powerful man, who was running for the President of the United States - he asked him about his plan for taxes on small businesses, to which the candidate gave his answer, including the now-famous line: "...I think when you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody."
Well, this man, better known as "Joe the Plumber", may become Joe the Congressman; you see, he seized this opportunity and decided to expand his so-called 15 minutes of fame. He just won the GOP primary in his district in Ohio and will face 15-term Democrat incumbent Marcy Kaptur, who just ousted liberal Congressman Dennis Kucinich in a redrawn district.
I think there are some spiritual principles we can take away from Joe's story:
He demonstrated a measure of courage - He asked Mr. Obama a question in a campaign stop. And, at times, we need to step out and step up, to be courageous in the midst of what we face.
He also demonstrated a comprehension of his situation. He saw that this sudden fame he acquired, which was even referenced by Republican candidate John McCain in a debate, was an opportunity to do more. And, as believers, as we discern our opportunities, we could actually do more, to stretch, to grow, and to see how God might want to use us.
And, Joe walked forward - capitalization...He decided to campaign for Congress, and he won. He did what was necessary to accomplish his goal. And, we might have the want to, and how to, but if we don't walk in obedience to God and follow Him, then we'll fall short.
Like Esther, who had courage to present her case to the King, who had comprehended the situation, and who capitalized on the opportunity, we can be challenged to make the most of the opportunities that God give us, so that He can receive glory.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Search for God
Isaiah 55 says this:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found ; Call upon Him while He is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts ; And let him return to the LORD, And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. God is calling us, He is inviting us to seek Him. Many are searching for God, or at least some divine presence these days, but we recognize that the One True God is searching for us. And we can invite people to consider the evidence: the beauty and wonder of creation, the way that He works in our individual lives, the incredible faithfulness that He demonstrates in humanly inexplicable ways, and the fact that Jesus fulfilled every prophecy written about Him as the Messiah - these are all just a few of the compelling pieces of evidence that show us that He exists, that He is interested in us and loves us, and that He has a special plan for humanity at large and for each of us individually.
And, in Jeremiah 29:
11 'For I know the plans that I ahave for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. 12 'Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 'You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Scientists continue to say that they are close to discovering the elusive "God particle", a missing link, if you will, that is believed to contain one of the mysteries of the universe. Jason Lisle of Answers in Genesis writes this:
And, in Jeremiah 29:
11 'For I know the plans that I ahave for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. 12 'Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 'You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Scientists continue to say that they are close to discovering the elusive "God particle", a missing link, if you will, that is believed to contain one of the mysteries of the universe. Jason Lisle of Answers in Genesis writes this:
One problem in particular is the question of what gives particles their mass. Photons (particles of light) have no intrinsic mass. But electrons do. So do quarks and neutrinos. What is not known is: why? Why is it that some particles have mass and others do not? What controls the amount of mass a particle has? One hypothesis is that an elusive particle called the “Higgs boson” is responsible for giving all other particles their mass. Since the Higgs boson controls all other particles, it is sometimes referred to as the “God particle.”But, at this point, the "God particle" is merely the product of theory - scientists say the identification of this particle could provide evidence of the "big bang" theory, as researchers have been trying to recreate the conditions that they say brought about the occurrence. But, those that believe in the existence of a Creator, a designer, who has brought us to life and ordained the precise conditions necessary for life on this earth and of the complexity of matter, of the universe, and of life itself, say that even if this "God particle" were discovered, it would just provide more evidence of this Creator God. More from Jason Lisle:
God has promised in Genesis 8:22 to uphold the universe in a consistent way such that the basic cycles of nature are uniform. So, we have God’s Word that the laws of physics will be the same tomorrow as they were yesterday. Such consistency is what makes science possible; God upholds the universe in a consistent way...But in a big bang, evolutionary universe, there is no guarantee that nature will have such uniformity...Whatever scientists discover about the universe from the LHC (that's the 17-mile-long particle collider used to try to discover this so-called "particle"), it will show that the universe is upheld by God in a consistent way. This will therefore confirm that the Bible is true.Our God is a God of order and precision - and if we acknowledge that He created us and orders the universe, providing just the right conditions to originate and sustain life, then we can trust Him with our lives, to order our steps, to govern our decisions, to strengthen us as we seek to bring Him glory. If we seek Him diligently, with our whole heart, He has promised that we can find Him.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Speaking Truth with Grace
Some wise words for us in Hebrews 13:
15 Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that bgive thanks to His name. 16 And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. The measure of our heart is found in the words of our mouths - Jesus said that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. We have to be so careful with the words that speak, making sure that we are encouraging and building up, rather than tearing down. And, it's helpful to use our mouths to bless the Lord and bless others intentionally. From Psalm 63:1 O God, You are my God ; I shall seek You aearnestly ; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh byearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. 3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips will praise You. 4 So I will bless You as long as I live ; I will lift up my hands in Your name. 5 My soul is satisfied as with cmarrow and fatness, And my mouth offers praises with joyful lips.
Well, this is the 100th anniversary of the Oreo cookie, but the national discourse these days seems to be less on something sweet to put into our mouths, but unsavory words that proceed out of our mouths - or our computer keyboard. Following Rush Limbaugh's apology to the law student whom he called two inappropriate names, actress and conservative Christian Patricia Heaton apologized for disparaging remarks that she made on Twitter over the weekend toward the same individual. And, unfortunately, the comments have been used to distract from very important issues regarding religious freedom, free contraception for people engaging in out-of-marriage sexual activity, and government control over health care.
So lack of civility has its price. Columinst Matt Lewis wrote this:
Peter Wehner, who, like Matt, has been a guest on my radio show, wrote this:
15 Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that bgive thanks to His name. 16 And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. The measure of our heart is found in the words of our mouths - Jesus said that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. We have to be so careful with the words that speak, making sure that we are encouraging and building up, rather than tearing down. And, it's helpful to use our mouths to bless the Lord and bless others intentionally. From Psalm 63:1 O God, You are my God ; I shall seek You aearnestly ; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh byearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. 3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips will praise You. 4 So I will bless You as long as I live ; I will lift up my hands in Your name. 5 My soul is satisfied as with cmarrow and fatness, And my mouth offers praises with joyful lips.
Well, this is the 100th anniversary of the Oreo cookie, but the national discourse these days seems to be less on something sweet to put into our mouths, but unsavory words that proceed out of our mouths - or our computer keyboard. Following Rush Limbaugh's apology to the law student whom he called two inappropriate names, actress and conservative Christian Patricia Heaton apologized for disparaging remarks that she made on Twitter over the weekend toward the same individual. And, unfortunately, the comments have been used to distract from very important issues regarding religious freedom, free contraception for people engaging in out-of-marriage sexual activity, and government control over health care.
So lack of civility has its price. Columinst Matt Lewis wrote this:
At the end of the day — at the end of our lives — shouldn’t our life’s work — our purpose — have been noble? (Yes, political participation is honorable. Fighting for freedom is certainly honorable. But it is noble only if done in an honorable manner.)
This, of course, is a lesson that even the most introspective person must learn and re-learn.
Peter Wehner, who, like Matt, has been a guest on my radio show, wrote this:
...too often people confuse civility with lack of conviction. It’s perfectly appropriate for political debate to be characterized by intensity and sharp clashes. And we shouldn’t treat political opponents as if they are porcelain dolls. But the ease with which the attacks move into the realm of the ad hominem – the kind of easy viciousness we find these days — is something to be concerned about.The Bible speaks forcefully about proper and improper uses of the tongue - and as Christians who claim to know and follow God's Word, it's important that we set the example. Not that we shouldn't express our convictions, but it's important to do so with grace, as Jim Daly of Focus on the Family related recently at National Religious Broadcasters. Civility is a virtue, and if the tone is such that it distracts from the content, then it doesn't accomplish anything productive, and becomes a barrier to effective understanding. I refrain from using words like, "war" or "culture war" on this program, and am cautious to emphasize that when public policy matters are being discussed and analyzed, we are highlighting policies, not personalities. I pray that the words we speak and the way they are said would be pleasing to the Lord.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Where Do You Turn?
Matthew 7 tells the story of two men - listen to the words of Jesus:24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and aacts on them, bmay be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 "And the rain fell, and the cfloods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house ; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. 26 "Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not dact on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 "The rain fell, and the efloods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house ; and it fell -and great was its fall." Two men, two houses, rain, flood and winds. The stories are the same, except for the foundation. If our lives are built on the truth of God's word and a relationship with Christ, we can withstand even the most dire circumstances that may come our way with a deep trust in Him. Isaiah 41:10 says:10 'Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
This past Friday, some 38 people lost their lives, including 1 in the Faith Radio broadcast area, in the wake of numerous tornadoes which struck a number of different states, including Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Georgia, Tennesse, and here in Alabama. The Christian Post has published a report online of people who experienced God's protection in the midst of devastation. There was the story of the Kentucky pastor who heard the news of the storm approaching and yelled to his wife that they needed to take shelter in the basement of the church next door. They were joined by two church members who were cleaning the church and a neighbor. The building collapsed, but they were able to get out through a basement door. They sustained only minor injuries.
Todd and Julie Money of Scottsburg, Indiana fled to the basement of a friend's restaurant when a tornado struck. A school bus parked nearby tossed several hundred yards into the side of the restaurant. Todd Money is quoted as saying, "When that bus hit the building, we thought it exploded." Julie Money added that it was "petrifying."
And, in Central Alabama, an apparent long track EF-2 tornado affected a number of communities, including Jackson's Gap, where 1 person died, and Verbena, where the soccer coach at Chilton County High School lost his home, but experienced safety in a walk-in closet at their home. In fact, Dan Velasquez was quoted by Fox 6 in Birmingham as saying: "I thank God, I thank the Lord, Lord Jesus, for letting us make it through this, because the whole house is just unbelievable."
A lady in the Atlanta area was not so fortunate - she chose to ride out a severe storm there by going into a storm drain and ended up drowning in a torrent of water.
Tornado safety precautions can save lives - and when life's storms come, physical or otherwise, it's important that we recognize who our shelter is. Some people seek protection in their bank accounts, their material possessions, or their sense of invincibility - but we recognize that our true shelter is in the Lord Jesus. We live in a fallen world, and the rain falls on the just and the unjust, and it's important that we acknowledge that ultimately, He is the one in control, and we can place our lives in His hands - He has not promised necessarily to deliver us from the storms of life, but He does give us peace and strength in the midst of adversity.
This past Friday, some 38 people lost their lives, including 1 in the Faith Radio broadcast area, in the wake of numerous tornadoes which struck a number of different states, including Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Georgia, Tennesse, and here in Alabama. The Christian Post has published a report online of people who experienced God's protection in the midst of devastation. There was the story of the Kentucky pastor who heard the news of the storm approaching and yelled to his wife that they needed to take shelter in the basement of the church next door. They were joined by two church members who were cleaning the church and a neighbor. The building collapsed, but they were able to get out through a basement door. They sustained only minor injuries.
Todd and Julie Money of Scottsburg, Indiana fled to the basement of a friend's restaurant when a tornado struck. A school bus parked nearby tossed several hundred yards into the side of the restaurant. Todd Money is quoted as saying, "When that bus hit the building, we thought it exploded." Julie Money added that it was "petrifying."
And, in Central Alabama, an apparent long track EF-2 tornado affected a number of communities, including Jackson's Gap, where 1 person died, and Verbena, where the soccer coach at Chilton County High School lost his home, but experienced safety in a walk-in closet at their home. In fact, Dan Velasquez was quoted by Fox 6 in Birmingham as saying: "I thank God, I thank the Lord, Lord Jesus, for letting us make it through this, because the whole house is just unbelievable."
A lady in the Atlanta area was not so fortunate - she chose to ride out a severe storm there by going into a storm drain and ended up drowning in a torrent of water.
Tornado safety precautions can save lives - and when life's storms come, physical or otherwise, it's important that we recognize who our shelter is. Some people seek protection in their bank accounts, their material possessions, or their sense of invincibility - but we recognize that our true shelter is in the Lord Jesus. We live in a fallen world, and the rain falls on the just and the unjust, and it's important that we acknowledge that ultimately, He is the one in control, and we can place our lives in His hands - He has not promised necessarily to deliver us from the storms of life, but He does give us peace and strength in the midst of adversity.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Let Forgiveness Flow
Ephesians 1 says:
7 In dHim we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace 8 which He elavished on fus. In all wisdom and insight 9 He gmade known to us the mystery of His will, according to His hkind intention which He purposed in Him... Micah 7:18 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity And passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of His possession ? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in unchanging love. 19 He will again have compassion on us; He will tread our iniquities under foot. Yes, You will cast all their sins Into the depths of the sea...According to the website, On the Red Carpet.com:
The two comediennes and actresses had what appeared to be an awkward encounter on a recent episode of Rivers' WE tv reality show "Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best."
In the scene, Rivers, 78, approaches Burnett, 78, in a restaurant, where she is dining with a male companion. Rivers asks Burnett if she could appear at a fundraiser her daughter Melissa is organizing for her son Cooper's school.
"I really can't, Joan," Burnett says.
"I didn't give you the date," Rivers replies. "It's Memorial Day Weekend."
"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm busy all of May," Burnett says.
Rivers tells her she feels "an animosity" from her.
"What is it?" she asks.
"Hawaii," Burnett says as she slaps her napkin down on the table and prepares to walk away. "Hawaii!"
According to WE tv, Rivers once "ruined a family trip" Burnett had in Hawaii and the comedienne has never forgiven her for it. Spokespeople for the two had no immediate comment about the issue.
Unforgiveness is a powerful force - not only can it separate individuals, but it can work on the soul, giving fuel to a wave of negative emotions, and it can be harmful to our relationship with God. Bitterness can eat at our hearts and make us less joyful and productive in our Christian life. That's why we're instructed to guard against the root of bitterness.
But, because we have been forgiven by Christ, we can enjoy His love and His presence, and be prepared to share His love - because we are forgiven, we can be forgiving. But, so often, we harbor resentment in our minds toward people,
7 In dHim we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace 8 which He elavished on fus. In all wisdom and insight 9 He gmade known to us the mystery of His will, according to His hkind intention which He purposed in Him... Micah 7:18 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity And passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of His possession ? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in unchanging love. 19 He will again have compassion on us; He will tread our iniquities under foot. Yes, You will cast all their sins Into the depths of the sea...According to the website, On the Red Carpet.com:
The two comediennes and actresses had what appeared to be an awkward encounter on a recent episode of Rivers' WE tv reality show "Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best."
In the scene, Rivers, 78, approaches Burnett, 78, in a restaurant, where she is dining with a male companion. Rivers asks Burnett if she could appear at a fundraiser her daughter Melissa is organizing for her son Cooper's school.
"I really can't, Joan," Burnett says.
"I didn't give you the date," Rivers replies. "It's Memorial Day Weekend."
"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm busy all of May," Burnett says.
Rivers tells her she feels "an animosity" from her.
"What is it?" she asks.
"Hawaii," Burnett says as she slaps her napkin down on the table and prepares to walk away. "Hawaii!"
According to WE tv, Rivers once "ruined a family trip" Burnett had in Hawaii and the comedienne has never forgiven her for it. Spokespeople for the two had no immediate comment about the issue.
Unforgiveness is a powerful force - not only can it separate individuals, but it can work on the soul, giving fuel to a wave of negative emotions, and it can be harmful to our relationship with God. Bitterness can eat at our hearts and make us less joyful and productive in our Christian life. That's why we're instructed to guard against the root of bitterness.
But, because we have been forgiven by Christ, we can enjoy His love and His presence, and be prepared to share His love - because we are forgiven, we can be forgiving. But, so often, we harbor resentment in our minds toward people,
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