Big screen forgiveness message

I LOVE a good revenge flick like “John Wick”, where everybody who has hurt the main character gets punished and justice is served.

Why, because I put myself as the protagonist getting justice for myself.

That is why “John Wick” grossed $63 million and why a movie like “Railway Man”, a true story of a soldier forgiving his torturer only grossed $22 million.

Forgiveness, a loving and merciful act, is a choice to release anger, bitterness, and resentment towards someone who has wronged us.

Forgiveness does not excuse the actions of the offender, but it frees us from the burden of carrying the pain and hurt caused by the offense.

Unforgiveness, on the other hand, is like drinking poison hoping the other person suffers. We need forgiveness too. You see we are the ones who have wronged the main character, God.

He doesn’t go John Wick on us, instead offers forgiveness and restoration to those who believe in the person, and work of Jesus Christ, and turn from their wrong doings against him, and others.

Through forgiveness, we demonstrate the love and grace of God to others, and we open the door to healing and reconciliation.

May we be quick to forgive as we have been forgiven, and may we experience the freedom and peace that forgiveness brings.

The LLC invites all interested community members to attend as they discuss and co-design a project to restore the South Branch of the Upper Collie River.

Please RSVP by tomorrow (Friday) to reception@leschenaultcc.org.au.

If you need assistance in registering, do not hesitate to contact my office on 9734 2073.

LASTLY, congratulations to our Collie River Valley Little Athletics superstars who competed in the recent State 2023 WA State Track and Field Championships.

Great performances by Max Earl, Mercedes Ingram, Breeah Wilson and Lilly Earl, with An-ne Pelser and Gemma Buckle winning medals and smashing state records.

Sensational effort everyone.

Amidst all the furore and dire warnings about what these tattoos might look like on bodies 40 or 50 years hence, I remained steadfast in my desire never to get one.

Until the other day when I noticed an endearing birthday card greeting, an exact replica of a six year old’s childish handwriting, on the inner arm of a health worker who was taking my blood pressure.

Now here is something I could get on board with.

Tattoo artists and technology have collided and the possibilities are endless.

Instead of having the kids' masterpieces buried in boxes I could be wearing them about my person, relishing them every day.

They don’t have to know, do they?