We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. has long been a hero of mine. I am thankful for his witness and his courage in a tumultuous time. Dr. King learned some difficult lessons during his short life. The quote above is one of those lessons. If we cannot forgive, it will block our ability to love. Knowing that we all have a bit of “horn and halo” within us helps me to allow failings in myself and others. And, of course, knowing how much I have depended on God’s mercy and forgiveness in my own life aids my tendency to not forgive and to hold unto hurts.

May God continue to grow us in love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness.

Peace,

Cliff

CHURCH NEWS:

·        Piano and Violin Concert this Sunday at 3pm. Tickets available in the Church Office or online at our website.

·        Women’s Seminar is February 3. Tickets on sale now.

·        Join us on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm for a superb meal and excellent teaching at 6:15pm on the Sermon on The Mount with Dr. Bob Tuttle.