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Tag Archives: Guilt
What’s the difference between guilt and shame?
So you are in a conversation about the gospel and you mention the “G” word, guilt. You say something like, we are all guilty before God for breaking his laws. The other person responds with “I don’t feel guilty.” The … Continue reading
When being gay is no choice.
I wrote last week about the lack of choice facing pregnant women after a one night stand. An abortion leads to guilt, shame and ruined relationships and having a baby leads to guilt, shame and ruined relationships. Abortion is the … Continue reading
Posted in The nature of grace
Tagged abortion, conservative society, gay, gay pride, Guilt, homosexuality, lesbian, liberal sexual ethics, liberalisation, Pink Paper, shame, Stonewall, The Cross
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An abortion story of guilt and failed relationships.
The Daily Mail ran an article on Tuesday by Frances Hardy about one night stands and abortion. The article contained an interview with a young “middle class” girl who found she was pregnant after a one night stand with a … Continue reading
Posted in Means of Grace
Tagged abortion, Daily Mail, Frances Hardy, gospel, Guilt, healing, one night sex, shame
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The fruit of the Spirit as a form of legalism
In Matthew 7:16-20 Jesus teaches his disciples to watch out for false prophets, “you will recognise them by their fruits” says Jesus. Many Christians, including myself at one time, turn this verse back on themselves and they ask “what are … Continue reading
Posted in Grace and Works
Tagged Christ, condemnation, faith, fruit of the Spirit, good works, Grace, Guilt, legalism, shame
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My final letter in the final St Luke’s Magazine
Last week I was given a copy of the final parish magazine from my old church, St Luke’s, which coincided with my move to West Bromwich. This is what I wrote from the “curatage”. I’ve been a Christian for over … Continue reading
Posted in Inner City Ministry
Tagged Guilt, Parish Magazine, St Luke's, The Cross, Wolverhampton
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