“Despair
has been called
the unforgivable sin—not presumably because God refuses to forgive it
but because it despairs of the possibility of being forgiven." Frederick Buechner
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That is a very powerful quote.
Posted by: JR | July 19, 2010 at 12:34 PM
We all go to the dark places sometimes in our lives. I get great comfort from the scriptures that show others have gone their before and come out, like Job and David. I just keep my hope and trust in God.
Posted by: John | July 20, 2010 at 09:17 PM