Bishop James W. Lewis CH

Forgiveness is not saying, “What happened was fine.” Forgiveness is saying, “What happened will not take up residence in my heart anymore.”

The ego is not a little red devil on your shoulder. It’s more like a needy narrator that keeps talking over God. It doesn’t usually sound “evil.” It sounds reasonable. It says: “Make it about you.” “Protect your image.” “Prove yourself.” “Win.” “Be right.” And then—like a drama queen who started the drama—it wonders why you feel exhausted.

Some messages make religious fear sweat a little… and honestly, that’s a good detox. Today we’re talking about the illusion of sin and the truth of who you are.