by Steve Hedrick | Aug 12, 2024 | Presence Weekly
In the public square, offering forgiveness, even when it has not been asked for, relieves us from the burden of plotting our revenge or the demise of the one who hurt us.Pope John Paul II Offers forgiveness to the man who shot him four times. [Credit: AFP]First...
by Steve Hedrick | Aug 5, 2024 | Presence Weekly
The public square has a way of convincing us that the public is the only audience that matters, and the only forgiveness needed is from the public. But that is rarely the case.Pope John Paul II talks with his attempted assassin, Mehmet Ali Agca, in a cell of...
by Steve Hedrick | Jul 29, 2024 | Presence Weekly
When confronted with the reality of our transgression, some of us minimize, because we have a big view of ourselves and a low view of others. We do so by saying, “It’s not that big of a deal.”Photo Credit: Politico Magazine[The DEVO] Asking for ForgivenessThe church...
by Steve Hedrick | Jul 22, 2024 | Presence Weekly
For Christians of either party, the one response of which we should be most cautious of is sinful and dishonoring rhetoric.First Things…Despite the political whiplash many are having, “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”The DEVO...
by Steve Hedrick | Jul 15, 2024 | Presence Weekly
Much depends on our disposition. Lately, it seems like we are an angry nation. We are angry about certain policies. We are angry about the people who support certain policies. We are angry that people do not agree with us. Former Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton...
by Steve Hedrick | Jul 8, 2024 | Presence Weekly
Whatever the case, when conflict exists, our joy is diminished—and not only our joy but also the joy of those around us. We were created by God to live in community, and yet, because of the fall, community life brings conflict. Credit: Marvel Comics / Disney...
