The Sickness of Shame

by Ken Hood, posted in Healing, human condition

I heard recently from a new friend that they felt that they had let people down concerning a particular recent event. It broke my heart to see the feeling of shame on their face. The sickness of shame is everywhere. It is fed by our own sense of unworthiness, and fueled by everyone who reminds … Continue reading The Sickness of Shame

What is the vengeance of the Lord?

by Richard Murray, posted in Vengeance

"Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord I will repay." So many quote this passage in cruel, hard and woeful tones, but ALWAYS omit the next verse so that the full contextual flavor of the passage is never conveyed. “THEREFORE if thine enemy hunger , feed him ; if he thirst , give him drink : … Continue reading What is the vengeance of the Lord?

What is the Vengeance of the Lord?

by Richard Murray, posted in Doctrine

WHAT IS THE VENGEANCE OF THE LORD? "Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord I will repay." So many quote this passage in cruel, hard and woeful tones, but ALWAYS omit the next verse so that the full contextual flavor of the passage is never conveyed. "THEREFORE if thine enemy hunger , feed him ; if … Continue reading What is the Vengeance of the Lord?

Of God, and of the Holy Trinity

by Ken Hood, posted in Doctrine

It matters: 1. There is but one only, living, and true God, who is infinite in being and perfection, a most pure spirit, invisible, without body, parts, or passions; immutable, immense, eternal, incomprehensible, almighty, most wise, most holy, most free, most absolute; working all things according to the counsel of his own immutable and most … Continue reading Of God, and of the Holy Trinity