Last Sunday Monte Peterson preached at 8:45 and Hunter Purvis preached at 5:45. I was thrilled listening to these talented communicators.
Monte preached on “Blessed Are the Merciful” and based her definition of mercy on giving and forgiving. This Sunday I will preach on the same Beatitude. Tempted as I am to repeat her sermon, I won’t. But her message gave me an idea for a congregational question. Yes, I will take a poll but this time you have an advanced warning. Here is the question: “Are you better at giving or forgiving?”
We serve a God who gives and forgives. God blesses us and we have a chance to give and forgive. But if you were to make a forced choice, which one most characterises you? Ask a friend or a spouse to get a second opinion. And then let’s get together on Sunday and learn how to be better givers and forgivers.
Monte preached on “Blessed Are the Merciful” and based her definition of mercy on giving and forgiving. This Sunday I will preach on the same Beatitude. Tempted as I am to repeat her sermon, I won’t. But her message gave me an idea for a congregational question. Yes, I will take a poll but this time you have an advanced warning. Here is the question: “Are you better at giving or forgiving?”
We serve a God who gives and forgives. God blesses us and we have a chance to give and forgive. But if you were to make a forced choice, which one most characterises you? Ask a friend or a spouse to get a second opinion. And then let’s get together on Sunday and learn how to be better givers and forgivers.
Gratefully,
Pastor Greg
