Forgiveness
Do You Think You’re Beyond Forgiveness?
Do you think you’ve done such terrible things that you have no future? Do you keep trying to make up for past mistakes without relief or peace? Do you think God can’t possibly forgive you? Meet Manasseh, king of Judah. “He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, following...
How Big Is Your Prayer Request?
How big is your prayer request? Whether you’re divorced, widowed, or a single parent, you may face financial struggles right now.
Do You Place Limits on Your Forgiveness?
Do you place limits on your forgiveness? I do. Sometimes an offense seems so horrible that my first reaction might be to say, “It’s impossible to forgive.”
Happy New Year to You!
When someone says, “Happy New Year,” do you think of a party with hats, streamers, noisemakers, food, and music? I used to connect the two. Now I schedule time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve to sit with my calendar and my journal. I go back over the year to see...
Are You Spiritually Ready for Christmas?
Have you asked your extended family, friends, and coworkers if they are ready for Christmas? I have more than once. Perhaps people have asked you if you’re ready. They’ve asked me. When you think about being ready for Christmas, do you think about Christmas presents,...
Are You on the Naughty or Nice List for Forgiveness?
Yes, Santa has a naughty and a nice list for forgiveness. Which one are you on? I’ve worked to be on the nice list for forgiveness. If you’re on the naughty list, it’s not too late to let go of anger, bitterness, and resentment. Forgiveness has nothing to do with the...
Deep in Thought at Christmas Time
Most of the time I don’t want to turn on the news. Robberies, shootings, and knifings make me wonder what happened to love and compassion. So do drug and alcohol-related deaths, domestic violence, and child-abuse. Do you feel that way too? Cultural diversity,...
Forgive and Forget? Is That Possible?
“Forgive and forget? Is that possible? I can’t forget how my dad treats my mother,” Meaghan screamed in her counseling session. “So how can I forgive him?”
How Close to Perfect Are You?
James 3:2: “We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.” Saturday afternoon, I told a friend I’d learned the hard way not to say anything about anybody. About three or four...
