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Faith in Action

Forgive Us, Lord

By Mae Elise Cannon
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'Forgive us for the ways we are broken and not yet made whole.' Jesus Cervantes / Shutterstock.com
Oct 15, 2014
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Often we do not know how our words and actions affect and harm others. However, ignorance is not an excuse. As the body of Christ, we must be willing to look deeply at the implications of the choices we make. When those choices cause harm – intentionally or unintentionally – we must repent and ask for forgiveness.

Forgive Us: Confessions of a Compromised Faith was a cry from my heart and the hearts of my coauthors as we wrestled with what it means to be the church of “Good News” in the 21st century. So many people do not see the evangelical church from that perspective. The church – rather than being Good News – is often a painful place where broken people, judgment, and criticisms prevail.

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'Forgive us for the ways we are broken and not yet made whole.' Jesus Cervantes / Shutterstock.com
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