Defining Forgiveness: Six Things Forgiveness is Not (part one)
People often fail to forgive another person because they misunderstand the meaning of forgiveness. This post is part two of a three part series defining forgiveness.
Defining Forgiveness - Three Things That Forgiveness Is
People often fail to forgive because they don’t understand what forgiveness is. This brief article defines forgiveness in simple terms.
Could Poverty Help us Forgive? Henri Nouwen
Henri Nouwen takes a radical look at both hospitality and forgiveness. If you have nothing, you are free to give and forgive everything. A reflection from his book, Show Me The Way.
Forgiving Yourself Questions and Answers
Forgiving yourself is one of the hardest things in life. Find answers to your questions in this brief article.
Overcoming Darkness by Absorbing the Sin of Others
How to forgive is modeled for us by Jesus. Jesus bore our sins so that we can bear the sins of others… absorbing their sin against us like a sponge. Can you believe God for that?
Overcoming Darkness by Forgiving Others
Choosing not to forgive an offender makes sense. But if that’s your choice, you are only adding to your pain. Forgiveness frees you from you hurt and opens you to a new life.
Why Can't I Forgive? - the secret to forgiveness
Forgiveness is hard, leading people to ask: Why can’t I forgive? There are reasons for that. And there is a simple shift in thinking that can help you to forgive.
Stop Punishing Yourself and Find God's Forgiveness
When you have failed greatly or often, it’s easy to punish yourself hoping to gain back acceptance with God and people. But there’s a better solution. Let this brief meditation encourage you today.
Forgiveness is Not Being Nice
Forgiveness means to give up the right to get even. But there are many things that forgiveness is not. Here are six things that forgiveness is NOT.
Unconditional Forgiveness: Is it Biblical?
Unconditional forgiveness is the believe that you forgive someone even if they show no sign of remorse or change. Is this biblical?
Reframe Your Offender: Day 35
When you’ve been hurt, it’s easy to think that your offender is in control. Your only defense is anger and resentment. But forgiveness can set you free from your past.
Can you forgive and still feel anger?
Many people struggle with feelings of anger even after they believe they have forgiven their offender. Can anger and forgiveness coexist? This article takes a look at this important question.
Les Miserables Spiritual Message
What is the spiritual message behind the movie/play Les Miserables? This brief post looks at how forgiveness can change a life.
Jean Valjean: Forgiveness Can Change Your Life
The story of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables is the story of the Bible. Forgiveness can change your life, if you let it.
God's Love Moves Him to Forgive
God’s love moved him to send Jesus to provide a way of reconciliation. Now there is nothing keeping your from knowing God.