forgiveness

10 Important Questions Answered About the Power of Forgiveness in the Bible
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10 Important Questions Answered About the Power of Forgiveness in the Bible

What is the power of forgiveness in the Bible all about? And why is forgiveness so important? Forgiveness is an essential part of the Christian faith. It is a key component of the gospel message. The Bible teaches that God forgives sin and that we should forgive others. But finding the strength and courage to…

Forgiving Yourself and Finding Freedom From Shame
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Forgiving Yourself and Finding Freedom From Shame

Forgiving Yourself and Embracing God’s Grace Go Hand-In-Hand From the outside, it all looked quite picture-perfect. Handsome husband. Two beautiful toddlers. Financial stability. Active in church ministry. Always quick with a smile and an encouraging word. And it wasn’t as if my smile was disingenuous. I treasured my husband and children. Gratitude for all of…

When You Are Tired of Dealing with Regret
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When You Are Tired of Dealing with Regret

Regret. How many of us live with it? How much of our lives does regret control? For many of us, it’s far too much. There’s the regret that serves as a simple reminder saying, “I made a mistake, but I learned from it and am stronger today.” But then there’s the other kind of regret….

Do I Really Need to Forgive Instead of Get Revenge?
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Do I Really Need to Forgive Instead of Get Revenge?

Friends, this week’s topic is a heavy one. It’s about forgiveness and revenge. You see, the world and our very own flesh glamorizes revenge. They tell us forgiveness isn’t really necessary and maybe not even possible. They try convincing us to get revenge to feel better. That somehow getting revenge will heal our wounds and…

A Prayer to Experience True Love {#MomentsofHope Link-Up}
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A Prayer to Experience True Love {#MomentsofHope Link-Up}

We can’t help but think of love as Valentine’s Day rolls around. All kinds of love. True love. From the sweet love of a new romance to the deep love built from the many years of a hard-fought marriage. From the birthing of a new kind of love as we become first-time Mamas to the…