God is so unexpected. Today as I read through the Old Testament book of Hosea I came to this beautiful verse: The word “therefore” blows my mind because of what came immediately before this passage: Betrayal, Adultery, idolatry, a long string of “lovers,” a cascade of consequences. Then, suddenly, inexplicably, Grace steps in. Grace. God’s favor bestowed on sinners who deserve wrath.¹ Man’s sin and God’s grace. …
The Divine Art of Forgiveness
Shock gave way to disbelief as I listened to the plans a friend shared with a group of us over coffee. My head swiveled towards her. What? I couldn’t have heard her right . . . Without warning, she’d removed me from a position of trust and replaced me with someone she didn’t know well. It didn’t make sense. She …