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  • Forgiveness: Part Three

    Forgiveness: Part Three

    I will be concluding the series on forgiveness by reflecting on how to forgive. Forgiveness can be tough, especially when the offense comes from someone close to us and the betrayal feels deep. Our souls ache from the pain. The story of humanity and our relationship with God is partially rooted in offense—the breakdown of…

  • Forgiveness: Part Two

    Forgiveness: Part Two

    The story of Joseph in Genesis provides a beautiful example of forgiveness. As Christ followers, whatever wrong has been done to us can become part of our story and work for our good if we choose to forgive and follow God-honoring principles

  • Forgiveness: Part One

    Forgiveness: Part One

    There’s a sense of relief and warmth when we are forgiven. It feels wonderful when the relationship returns to its previous state, or even improves, after an infraction. Knowing that someone still loves us and wants us in their lives despite our imperfections is deeply comforting. So why, then, is it so difficult to extend…

  • Giving Grace

    Giving Grace

    One evening, after my daughter did something I had specifically asked her not to do, I was giving her a talk. In that moment, I felt a gentle stirring in my spirit. I heard the Lord say, “You do this as well. You, too, do things I ask you not to do. Be mindful of…