Meditations on "Acceptance"

A humble life is grounded in a realistic view of ourselves.

In the Bible we read over and over again how Jesus was sensitive to people and what they were going through.

Each day we make judgment calls about what to do or do not do.

Jesus was often challenged by the self-righteous actions of some of the religious leaders who saw themselves as guardians of God’s law.

When we confess the exact nature of our wrongs, the terrible isolation we've lived with for most of our lives will be exposed.

We all need hope. Today we are affirming the hope within us that what has been impossible for us to do on our own becomes possible when we reach out for help to a power greater than ourselves.

How far is the east from the west? It is a distance we can never travel and a destination we can never reach.

Too many of us carry a harsh picture of God and believe He looks for ways to be displeased with us.

It’s inconvenient to be without water for even a short time.

Life has its ups and downs and doesn’t always treat us fairly.

Those who have been ransomed by the Lord will return.

Forgiveness happens when a person willingly forgives the wrongs that have been committed against them by another.