Pontius Pilate (2) – Discernment

Pontius Pilate had a problem. Please read Matthew 27:24-26 & John 19:16-22 For all his gesture  and protestation, Pilate was still obliged to have the final word, and he did so in a probably characteristically sadistic way: he had this innocent man flogged and crucified. Often used as a preliminary to crucifixion, flogging or scourging… Continue reading Pontius Pilate (2) – Discernment

The Uncondemned Woman (2) – Absolved

After things had gone wrong, the words I wrote had meant well. It was written from the heart. I asked for forgiveness and it offered forgiveness. It was responded to with condemnation. It was not the response I had expected. ‘Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. Jesus straightened up and said… Continue reading The Uncondemned Woman (2) – Absolved