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Forgiveness
The writer of the book of Hebrews enjoins us to pursue peace with others and to live a life of holiness: Pursue peace with all people, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14) Although… Continue Reading →
To err is human, to forgive is divine. Alexander Pope Alexander Pope revealed the challenge it can be to forgive another person. An aspect of being human is that we will err, but we need divine help to offer forgiveness…. Continue Reading →
There are times when we do not appreciate the value of something until it’s gone. In the Old Testament, David’s Psalms reveal that he had a deep and intimate relationship with God. He experienced a desperate sense of loss however,… Continue Reading →
Guilt is the emotion we experience when do that which we perceive to be wrong. Guilt is often accompanied by its toxic cousin, shame. Guilt indicates we’ve done wrong, whereas shame implies that we’re not worthy of God’s love. Guilt… Continue Reading →
How many times do we need to forgive someone? That was the question Peter asked Jesus, Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?”… Continue Reading →
We know the advantages of being in the right place at the right time. However, if you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time, it’s especially problematic – that’s the situation King David experienced, Then it happened in the… Continue Reading →
“You mean you actually GO there?!”, a friend asked incredulously. (A group of us were eating and talking over dinner at our annual New Year’s Eve get-together. Some folks were talking about restaurants and I mentioned we liked a nearby… Continue Reading →
What emotions do you experience when you’ve messed up? Some of the primary emotions may be guilt and shame. Although guilt and shame are often used interchangeably there is a profound difference between them. Guilt is like the red light… Continue Reading →
Moving Forward provides practical steps for forgiving yourself and breaking free from the past. The author, Everett Worthington Jr., is a researcher in the field of forgiveness. Worthington has experienced the need for forgiveness in his life as his mother was beaten… Continue Reading →
