The Power of Forgiveness
What does forgiveness entail? Why is it necessary? Why is it so difficult to forgive others and forgive ourselves? What does the Bible say about our responsibility when we have wronged someone or have been wronged? Does forgiveness always lead to reconciliation with God and with others? Does forgiveness eliminate the consequences of poor choices we have made? . . .
The Story of Malchus
In the gospel of John there is mentioned a man named Malchus, the servant of the high priest, Caiaphas, who accompanies the soldiers and officials sent by the chief priests and Pharisees to arrest Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. In a brief skirmish, the disciple, Peter, cuts off the ear of Malchus and Jesus then heals him . . .