Christmas is a time for forgiveness

During the Christmas season we often hear sermons at church about "forgiveness" and "letting go of grudges". This Sunday at church our pastor, Dickie Spargo, reminded all of us just how important family and friends truly are. He said "The people sitting around the table with you on Christmas day may never be there again!" That is a scary thought. The thought of losing a loved one through death, divorce, or a long distance move. There is nothing in this world more important to me than family. I love my family, my sisters are my best friends, and family will always be family no matter what. Dickie pointed out that many times the holidays can be difficult for those who have not been able to forgive. Families are separated by hard feelings, anger, hostility, and hurt. Dickie also said that "We forgive, by faith, out of obedience. Since forgiveness goes against our nature, we must forgive by faith, whether we feel like it or not. We must trust God to do the work in us that needs to be done so that the forgiveness will be complete." This is the time of year where we need to remember what is important to us and not let our pride get in the way of doing what is right. I wanted to share all of this with you because the church sermons are very real and can be applied to anyone's life, so I felt the need to share it! Anyways, expect another post on Thursday after our next visit to the OBGYN!

Love,

Lindy, Brian, and Bear


A quick lesson from the bible:
"...do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you." Luke 6:27-31

A quick bible quote from church today:
"...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of god." Romans 3:23

A few other bible quotes:
"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13

"For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." Matthew 6:14-16