When Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who wronged him, the answer was startling: "seventy times seven." But what did this really mean?

As our professor explains to his curious student, this wasn't a mathematical formula but a profound inversion of an ancient ethic. Where Lamech in Genesis once boasted of seventy-sevenfold vengeance, Jesus established a new kingdom ethic of unlimited mercy.

"Forgiveness begins with a decision before it becomes a feeling," the professor reminds us. "The emotions may take years to catch up." This challenging truth reminds us that forgiveness isn't merely emotional release but a deliberate choice that sometimes must be made repeatedly as new dimensions of hurt surface.

In the divine economy, forgiveness always costs someone something—a reality perfectly demonstrated at the cross...

The sky explodes in ribbons of color - deep crimsons bleeding into ethereal turquoise, while snow-capped mountains stand as ancient sentinels reflecting in perfect mirror upon still waters. Nature's grandeur reminds us that sometimes the most profound truths are written not in theological tomes, but in the very world around us...

Like that serene mountain lake reflecting both heavens and earth, our lives exist in a beautiful tension. Above, the cosmic dance of divine sovereignty swirls in magnificent aurora colors - God's perfect knowledge and unchanging purpose. Below, the solid mountains of our choices and actions rise from depths unknown. And there, in the perfect reflection where heaven meets earth, we find our story - every ripple of decision creating patterns in the greater design.

Some look at this scene and see only the sovereignty of the Artist who painted such skies. Others focus solely on the rugged independence of the mountains below. But wisdom teaches us to see both - the glorious dance of divine providence and human agency, reflected perfectly in the waters of grace.

In the luminous moments between past and present, just like a path through an enchanted forest, our journey of growth reveals itself as more beautiful than we imagined. C.S. Lewis, from his study at Oxford's Magdalen College, offers us a profound truth: your past self didn't fail - they succeeded in bringing you exactly where you needed to be. Through the lens of Lewis's own transformation from atheist to Christian apologist, discover how every step, even those that seemed to lead astray, was illuminating the path forward. This reflection explores how our perceived failures are often like waves that propel a boat forward, or switchbacks on a mountain trail that make the impossible climb possible. Join us as we explore why your previous chapters weren't mistakes, but rather stepping stones guiding you through your own enchanted journey of faith and personal growth.

The very fact that you're worried about committing the unforgivable sin suggests you haven't committed it." Through the wisdom of C.S. Lewis, we explore one of Scripture's most misunderstood and anxiety-inducing passages. Discover why this theological concept isn't a trap for the faithful but rather a profound insight into the nature of divine love and human choice. Join us as we unpack Mark 3:22-30 with the clarity and compassion characteristic of Lewis's theological perspective.

In a world where uncertainty reigns and answers seem elusive, an ancient prophet's wrestle with God yields a timeless truth: "The righteous shall live by faith." Through Habakkuk's journey from doubt to deep trust, we discover how faith becomes not just a belief system, but a transformative way of life. This exploration of Habakkuk 2:4 reveals why this single verse has captivated believers for millennia and continues to offer hope and stability in our turbulent times.