If the universe is structured to make forgiveness necessary, then there's a good chance you'll need to make an apology at some point. Fortunately, some folks at Ohio State have figured out what ingredients you need to make your apology as acceptable as possible. While it might not be the most mind-bending research result ever, it's one you'll probably be able to use sooner or later. … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Sorry (Not Sorry)
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Repentance and Lent
As a fairly young Christian I thought of repentance for my sins in terms of being sorry for things I had done. I was really, sincerely sorry, yet kept doing the same things over and over again. You may have been there yourself. Then I heard a wise teacher say, "Repentance is not being sorry for the things you have done, but being sorry you are the kind of person that does such things." - M. Robert Mulholland, Jr., The Deeper Journey: The Spirituality of Discovering Your True Self, p. 23 This morning, I listened … [Read more...] about Repentance and Lent