Redemption

A red sky with a brilliant sun rising above the hills,The blessings of sunrise, redemption, resurrection — Redemption and Resurrection
What Makes It Good? On Good Friday, a patient asked me, “Why do they call it good? Isn’t […]

April 16, 2022 in Reflections on Holidays tagged Easter / Good Friday / Passover / Redemption / Resurrection / Salvation by Barbara Stevens

A girl lying asleep on white sheets, covered in stars -Choosing Redemption is a form of grace — Choosing Redemption, Choosing Life
Choosing Redemption Last month, while talking about forgiveness and redemption at the Recovery Church circle, the question came […]

November 9, 2019 in Spiritual and Emotional Themes tagged God's Hands / Grace / Justice / Love / Redemption / relationships by Barbara Stevens

A man sitting, his head bowed, palms upraised, surrounded by people touching him gently on the back - repenting of sins, seeking redemption — High Holy Days and Redemption
High Holy Days Religions teach us about contemplation, stillness, and prayer. They remind us that some days are […]

October 12, 2019 in Spiritual and Emotional Themes tagged Forgiveness / Redemption / Transformtion / Yom Kippur by Barbara Stevens

Memorial Day and Healing Our Souls

Giving Away Our Wealth Jesus spoke of sacrifice. For instance, as Stephen L. Carter reminds us in his […]

May 26, 2018 in Reflections on Holidays tagged Being Seen / Beloved Community / Choose life / Forgiveness / Healing / Love / Redemption by Barbara Stevens

A tree and a sunset, an amazing grace and beauty that helps us cope with the suffering — The Election and Amazing Grace
Newton the Slave Trader The theme for this week’s service is “Amazing Grace,” the hymn written by transformed […]

November 12, 2016 in Political Events and Recovery tagged Grace / John Newton / Love / Presidential Election / Redemption / White Supremacy by Barbara Stevens