Forever Love

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

Unabashed Pacifist:

“Those who live by the sword will die by the sword.”

Good thing we don’t live by the sword anymore, isn’t it?
(Note: that’s sarcasm)

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

I like the image of you in the “prodigal son” story. No matter where we’ve been or what we’ve done, when we then return to you, you welcome us with joy.

A similar idea came from Jesus in his response to the question about how many times we should be willing to forgive a brother or sister. Countless time, just as you are will to forgive us for the many (countless?) times we do things that hurt you or inhibit your dominion.

This understanding gives me assurance and hope when I return to you after my lapses of attention to you or my acts that damage the relationship with you. I am deeply grateful for the welcome and the forgiveness. I like the party, too.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“Did you guys know Judas is a priest? I’ve heard lots of people say it.”

[He never said it, of course, but it strikes me as a most unusual exclamation.]

D. Blog: Waiting Forever

Think about this line from a song: “If it takes forever, I will wait for you.”

In a love song, it’s sentimental and romantic to the extreme, but not realistic, if for no other reason than “forever” is an impossible human timeframe. Besides, people move on. Or they become stalkers, when romanticism turns into psychosis.

The line does seem appropriate, though, for the prodigal’s parents and the different sort of love parents have.