No money in the revenge business

Posted on December 3, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 5 Comments

A line from the movie The Princess Bride got me thinking about revenge and forgiveness and what the Bible has to say about them.

Whatever is True

This post is a continuation of focus on Philippians 4:8 in which Paul gives us a strategy for managing our thoughts and channeling them in a positive direction. The verse reads: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any […]

Isn’t it ironic?

Perhaps I am the only one that finds President Obama’s recent statements in support of abortion to be ironic. See what you think.

How did Christ, the Son of God, become man?

The first observation that I need to make is that there is mystery here. We must acknowledge that complete understanding of this is beyond our reach as humans.

The God of new beginnings and second chances

Failure is a normal part of life. How does God respond to our failures? He gives a second chance and gives us the power to do better.

Putting first things first

God does not need my service to accomplish his will, nor does he need yours. In his grace, he allows us to participate with him in the accomplishment of his desires. But, we need to put first things first as we consider entering into service.

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No money in the revenge business

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