I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note— torn in two, and burned up, so that it never…
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jesus, friend of sinners
Christ can take the most sin-laden, selfish, evil person and bring forgiveness and new life. ~ Billy Graham It’s no secret Jesus was a friend to sinners. He was most comfortable with the “least of…
(in)couraged to hope – unglued #2
Welcome to week two of our Unglued study! How did the first week go for y’all? What were some things that stood out most? What did you learn about yourselves? Does your book look like…
if i forgive, am i a doormat?
Dear Lord, please show me everything I need to understand about forgiveness and surrender. ~ Elizabeth Gilbert The act of forgiveness doesn’t mean we’re saying, “What you’ve done is okay.” In fact, what’s been done…
is forgiving condoning or enabling?
Forgiveness does not mean excusing. ~ C. S. Lewis It’s important to understand condoning and/or enabling are not forgiving. We can forgive someone and not enable a behavior to continue. Let’s say we’re in a…