A word or two...

There have been some recent events that have led me to say some things, but I find it safest to express them as they are said in the Bible:

Colossians 3:13 speaks so simply and yet so radically to us: Forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Lord, in your presence and by your help, I here and now choose to forgive ___________ for ____________. I cancel the debt I’ve been trying to collect. I renounce all attempts on my part to punish him/her for what he/she did. I extend grace to him/her, just as you, O Lord, have shown grace to me and forgiven me.

I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” —Matthew 12:36-37

Ezekiel 16:44 “Everyone who quotes proverbs will quote this proverb about you: ‘Like mother , like daughter.’

Proverbs 14:17 A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.