When Christians don’t always act Christ-like, it’s tempting to just do life alone with God… but He created us for more. He created us for community. So, how exactly does that work?
Category: Forgiveness
The Joy of Choice
We get to choose our words, our actions, our lives. How can we choose what is beneficial?
A Welcome Return
Have you ever strayed from God? Maybe you feel the tug on your heart to return. The whispers of love are tempting, but, there’s screams of shame and then there’s this nagging thing called pride. Yet, your heavenly Father is there, repeatedly sending hand-written invitations, wanting nothing more than for you to sink back into…
Revelation Moment
When I’ve known better, but chose to make a mess, God still offers forgiveness when I finally realize my mistake.
“Forgive Them, They Know Not”
When nailed on a cross, Jesus didn’t choose anger, curses or words to unleash the fury of angels; He chose freedom for you and for me.
Overcoming Bitterness with Forgiveness
Joseph had a lot to be bitter about. At times, I feel I do too. However, God authors another way, better way: forgiveness.
Serving Singed
When the pain comes from within the church, I learned I am still called to serve my brothers and sisters.
Finding Forgiveness
“I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better than they ever dreamed of.” John 10:10 The Message The plate was passed as a reflective silence descended upon the sanctuary. My mind focused on the prayer just offered by our speaker. To offer my life as a sacrifice. A living sacrifice….
Attitude is Everything
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”Romans 8:6 Did you know that cancer patients who claim a belief in God have higher survival statistics? There is a documented positive correlation between a positive attitude and longevity and also the ability to offer forgiveness with living longer. When that…
Soul Destruction
Frustrated with myself, I tried to do the Christian thing. I wanted to be happy for her. Wonderful circumstances had just fallen on her, and she was realizing my goal. The goal I had worked years for. Yes, I was closer to reaching it yet I was still a work in progress. She had done…