I believe these words aren't too late and are still very timely. We too had the same feelings as we watched the opening ceremony - a celebration of art and a place's history. "Stop doing things in defense of me" - something so many should take in!
so glad you wrote about this friend. I engaged in that dialogue last summer. I was so saddened to see so many Christians commentating with hurtful words- flat out racist and hateful all in Jesus name.... It was terrible. Thank you for being a light in this wild world.
Peter has on my heart this week too. My church shared prayers in memory of Pope Francis, and several relate to Peter ('the first pope'). One referenced Luke 22: 31 "Jesus said, “Simon, Simon, behold Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed that your own faith may not fail; and once you have turned back, you must strengthen your brothers.” I've been sitting with the last line all week - once you have turned back - he never gave up on him:)
That’s so good. I love your reflection. I’ve always been so grateful for the relationship between Jesus and Peter—it gives me so much hope. And, I’m so sorry for the loss of Pope Francis, friend.
I believe these words aren't too late and are still very timely. We too had the same feelings as we watched the opening ceremony - a celebration of art and a place's history. "Stop doing things in defense of me" - something so many should take in!
Grateful for how you see the world, Maya.
so glad you wrote about this friend. I engaged in that dialogue last summer. I was so saddened to see so many Christians commentating with hurtful words- flat out racist and hateful all in Jesus name.... It was terrible. Thank you for being a light in this wild world.
It made me so sad too. 😭🙏🏽🫶🏽
Beautiful, thanks
Peter has on my heart this week too. My church shared prayers in memory of Pope Francis, and several relate to Peter ('the first pope'). One referenced Luke 22: 31 "Jesus said, “Simon, Simon, behold Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed that your own faith may not fail; and once you have turned back, you must strengthen your brothers.” I've been sitting with the last line all week - once you have turned back - he never gave up on him:)
That’s so good. I love your reflection. I’ve always been so grateful for the relationship between Jesus and Peter—it gives me so much hope. And, I’m so sorry for the loss of Pope Francis, friend.
Thanks for reading it, and for the encouragement, Jean.