Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Finding My Freedom

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Joe Chambers

If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven…”          John 20:23 (NIV) In October 1914, Thomas Mott Osborne entered Auburn Prison in upstate New York, and like all the other prisoners, issued a set of prison grays, and led to a … Continue reading →

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A Story of Repentance

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Joe Chambers

David said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done.” 2 Samuel 24:10 Age alone is no guarantee of maturity or freedom from error. It would be wonderful if I could announce that as we grow … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness is not for Wimps

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Joe Chambers

So David and his men went on the road, while Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went, throwing stones and flinging dust at him. (2 Samuel 16:13) Leonard Cohen, the legendary 82-year-old Canadian poet … Continue reading →

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The Kindness of God

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Joe Chambers

The king said, “Is there anyone remaining of the house of Saul? (2 Samuel 9:3) In virtually every gangster films there are some very predictable tropes. It doesn’t matter which film it is. Films like The Godfather trilogies, Donnie Brasco, … Continue reading →

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The Drift

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Joe Chambers

It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle… David remained at Jerusalem.    2 Samuel 11:1 It was generally believed that he was about 50 years old or so at this time. … Continue reading →

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The Jail

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Joe Chambers

While Joseph was there in the prison, the LORD was with him. Genesis 39:20 I sat down on a cold plastic chair in a four-foot-wide room; a thick barrier of Plexiglas spanned the table to the ceiling. Tender names of … Continue reading →

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Misunderstood

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Joe Chambers

I say to the Lord, “You are my God;     give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my supplications.” O Lord, my Lord, my strong deliverer,     you have covered my head in the day of battle. Psalm 140:6-7 Few things are more difficult … Continue reading →

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The Hunted

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Joe Chambers

…suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice… Acts 9:3,4 The life of Francis Thompson was a downward spiral that landed him on the streets of nineteenth-century London—a useless vagabond, an … Continue reading →

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A Sin Too Far

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Joe Chambers

Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him… Matthew 12:32 As a pastor I certainly have discovered over the years … Continue reading →

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Getting out of God’s Chair

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Joe Chambers

 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. ~ Saint Paul My oldest son, Cole, was UNinvited to preach at a … Continue reading →

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