[GCFL-discuss] prison Pals

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Bonnie... look at the thief on the cross next to Jesus, he admitted he was being punished for his wrong doing, (confession) then asked Jesus to remember him when he came into his kingdom, (a statement of faith) 
Jesus replies..."I tell you the truth  today you will be with me in paradise."  It sounds like pretty quick forgiveness
to me.  God is the "perfect parent" and I believe he accepts us when we are truly sorry for our wrongs. 
 I don't think he puts us on hold, although, there are natural consequences that we some times face.  Like jail,
or a ticket for breaking the rules of the road.   A truly sorry person will work on changing  his behavior.
Sorry to hear about your father-in-law.  
Carla

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  To: Carla 
  Cc: Discussion of the Good, Clean Funnies List 
  Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 2:28 PM
  Subject: Re: [GCFL-discuss] prison Pals


  My husband father is in Jail and he has been ther for about eight years and has 8-10 years to go. If you think god forgives, well in due time, I think he does. Not right after you just say your sorry. If thats the case we would ALL have wonderful relationships with our parents if an "I'm sorry" is all it takes. I think you have to be sorry and ACT sorry. Just like a child to a parent. Otherwise...what have you learned?

  Posh



  From the desk of Bonnie 


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