Morning Briefings

In football, a fumble can lose the game. In faith a stumble can lose a soul. However, through the game we are taught to learn from our mistakes, to pick ourselves up off the turf, remove the clumps of grass from our facemasks, and play on. Through the gospels, we learn that though we may stumble time and again, all we need do is seek forgiveness.

– Gary Graf
And God Said, ‘It’s Good!’: Amusing and Thought-Provoking Parallels Between the Bible and Football

I’ve learned so much from what I believe my dad did right in his life. I’ve also learned a lot from reflecting on the mistakes he made. And when I get smug about being able to develop my parent skills by learning from another’s mistakes, I suddenly realize that my boys will learn from my mistakes. Scary.

– Vincent Staniforth
Questions for My Father: Finding the Man Behind Your Dad

As I reflect on my own journey, I become more and more aware of how long I have played the role of observer. Had I, myself, really ever dared to step into the center, kneel down, and let myself be held by a forgiving God?

– Henri J.M. Nouwen
The Return of the Prodigal Son

In Ghana, an often-heard word for God is the name Onyame. The literal translation is ‘He, who when you get him, you are fully satisfied.’ Those who know that Onyame is God’s name alone will be the ones who can move through this world freely and unfettered. And no created thing will ever be able to deceive them.

– Kenneth E. Grabner
Focus Your Day

Oops, sorry: Charter Communications officials believe a software error during routine maintenance caused the company to delete the contents of 14,000 customer e-mail accounts.

– Jim Salter, AP, as reported by
Techmeme.com

Yom Kippur (Hebrew yom hakippurim, ‘day of atonement’) is the most sacred holy day in Judaism and is a day of confession, repentance, and prayers for forgiveness of sins committed during the year.

–
Encarta Encyclopedia