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 can be shown against one. ~ Henry Ward Beecher While watching a recent episode of a certain reality show I indulge in, an all-out war was raged between two best…
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 these.” From birth, He was numbered with the transgressors. Mary and Joseph were coming to Bethlehem to register their names. A census was being taken and each person had to…
(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 mine? :) I thought it was so important … and wise … to start out the week understanding our thoughts when it comes to change. By doing that, I was…
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 most certainly not okay. But it’s so very, very important to remember, forgiveness is giving ourselves freedom from anger and bitterness. Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves. <–…
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 situation where there’s adultery, abuse, or addictions involved. How do we forgive without enabling the behavior? It starts by going back to the core truths of forgiveness and the things…