The Four Words (1)

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.  Psalm 130:4  ESV Forgiveness – Just four words in Hebrew.  Ki-imka has-liha’ lema’an tivare’.  But the world on my black desolation changes with these four words.  Each one is crucial for my rescue. Ki-imka (but with you) opens the thought.  The divine alternative.  YHWH…

Not Expected?

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

And seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.”  Luke 5:20 Are Forgiven – “Your sins are forgiven.”  But that’s not what we wanted, Lord!  You’re one of the friends.  You carry the stretcher, pushing your way through the crowds, sweating in the hot sun.  “If we can just get there, I…