The forgiveness of God is often misunderstood. It’s underestimated. The Bible tells us that God’s forgiveness is so complete that the forgiven person is viewed as perfect in God’s eyes. If you long for God’s forgiveness, this post is for you.

There is a debate among Bible believing people. Some believe that God’s forgiveness is conditional, that he only forgives people who “repent,” that is, change their lives. Others believe that God’s forgiveness is unconditional, meaning that he forgives us and that act of grace causes many people to change their behavior.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see someone destined for failure? And does it cause you to want to give up on life? What do you think God sees in you? If you could see what he sees, would that give you hope? Read this post to reflect on this.

Is there hope for the future when you’ve made a mess of your life? Can you ever be forgiven or forgive yourself? This is the second post in a series that looks at these questions and offers answers that will encourage you and bring you hope.

Eliot Spitzer, the former governor of New York, was known as a man who fought corruption with a vengeance only to be exposed as a regular user of a high dollar prostitution ring. When you’ve done something so bad, is there any hope of recovery? This post begins a series looking at that question.

When you’ve experience a crash and burn moment in your life, is there any hope? Or is all hope lost? Or is there a way to move forward and recreate your life? This is the last post in a series wrestling with these questions and offering answers.

Has a personal setback recently put you on the sidelines of life, making you feel disconnected and discouraged? Do you often feel as though you may never fully regain what was lost or return to the path you once knew? Explore valuable principles of recovery and healing from “crash and burn” experiences through this insightful series of posts designed to guide and encourage you.

When you hit rock bottom after a crash and burn experience, you may feel like you are in exile. But exile isn't a dead end—it's a new beginning. Learn how this period of separation from your old life offers a fresh perspective and helps you rebuild your relationship with God.

When self-destruction hits, why is exile essential? Learn how this period of separation helps you break cycles, start over, and transform your past into a powerful comeback story.

What do you do when a good friend or family member is on course to crash and burn? How far do you go to help them? Learn crucial steps to take in helping people to recover.

Tired of bad decisions and future regret? Discover seven powerful keys to regret-proof your life by learning to be present, anticipate, and make wise choices.

Grieving a profound loss like a parent's death is an art, not a formula. Learn vital principles for navigating the waves of sadness and processing the full depth of your unique grief.

If depression has its grip on you, you are not alone. Bruce Springsteen has dealt with it, along with self-loathing and feeling like an imposter, through his career. How have you dealt with it? This post offers some answers.

When tragedy happens at the hands of evil people, what role does forgiveness play in it? In the recent school shooting and university scandal, should the perpetrators be forgiven? Is it ever too soon to forgive?

Frustrated with how to best care for your aging parents? It’s often complicated by other family members. Here’s a positive story of caring for parents that might encourage you.

Feeling rejected by family? This article offers compassionate insights and practical 'rules of engagement' for navigating broken relationships when others aren't ready to reconcile.

Should you forgive your abuser? Will it make you vulnerable to further abuse? This post shows how forgiveness actually gives you the ability to distance yourself from your abuser and move on with your life.

Offering forgiveness is not easy. There are many factors to consider. In this post I answer three questions from readers about forgiving family members and setting boundaries.

In this post I answer two tough questions from readers about forgiveness and setting boundaries. What questions do you have about forgiving others or being forgiven?