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Extending Grace to Others

The story of Nelson Mandela of South Africa inspires me like few others.  These are the facts: Born in 1918, Mandela became involved in politics in 1948.  He emerged as a key leader in the movement against apartheid, a system … Continue reading

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Love Your Enemies

If I asked you today, “Who are your enemies?” perhaps many of you would say you don’t have any enemies.  Maybe so, if you define an enemy as some anonymous person taking potshots at you with a loaded gun.  But … Continue reading

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Does Love Set Boundaries?

Based on my experiences of pastoral counseling during my 28 year pastoral career, the most common issue faced by people revolves around giving and receiving forgiveness. But running a close second is confusion over boundaries. According to , co-authors of … Continue reading

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