Chronicling the work of Redemption in the lives of Followers and Leaders. Articles, research and meditations from the writings of Dr. Joseph J. Bucci. Get blog updates by following Joe on Twitter @Re_Redemption
I receive a daily Google Reader news feed, searching for “redemption” articles across hundreds of sources. It’s pretty cool to see occasions when people of faith write articles reflecting the path of redemption. On occasion, a news story will feature an average person like you or me, whose life was
According to a news source in Australia (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/bridge-throw-father-arthur-freeman-gets-years-jail/story-e6frg6nf-1226037141292), a judge found that a father who threw his four-year-old daughter off Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge was not “beyond redemption” despite murdering his four-year old daughter in this fashion. Victorian Supreme Court judge Paul Coghlan said although his actions were “horrible” there
I’ve wanted to post this story for a long time. I’m torn because I very much avoid anything dealing with pornography. Yet this story (found through a news feed on Google) has such a connection to redemption, and how this woman’s employer could not see clear to offer it, that
We stand united with our brothers and sisters in Japan. We ourselves could not imagine such devastation, but we know a God who is bigger than all this and will restore and rebuild lives. This scripture inspired me to remember Japan, and I pray for these truths from Isaiah 43
From an article today on Ash Wednesday, posted at www.catholic.org – “Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption.” Two thoughts: first, our penance and
When the city came into view, He (Jesus) wept over it. “If you had only recognized this day, and everything that was good for you! But now it’s too late. In the days ahead your enemies are going to bring up their heavy artillery and surround you, pressing in from
I have written here about the redemption stories of famous and fallen people, great and small in wallet and in status. Some of the more interesting stories have revolved around the question of sports offering an opportunity for a type of “redemption” to its participants. The biggest story in the
Good morning, fellow traveler – Some beautiful thoughts from Stuart Townend on our redemption. Click on the link to read the words and then listen to the music. May God be all that we need today! http://godwordistruth.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/how-deep-the-fathers-love-for-us-stuart-townend/ How deep the Father’s love for us,How vast beyond all measureThat He should
Ever felt really low because of your sin? I’m not talking about just feeling stupid for something you said, or that feeling of having a lousy day. I’m talking about pit of your stomach low, frustrated over falling into the same sin over and over again. It seemed like we
Read the story of a former Major League Baseball pitcher who found sobriety and the opportunity to touch lives in a positive way. Despite being dangerously out of control as a pitcher during his MLB career, former pitcher Ryne Duren left magnificent memories with many a recovering alcoholic who benefited from this
