Category Archives: Bitterness

Victory over bitterness and despair

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Joseph’s story teaches us how to protect our hearts from the poison of bitterness and the prison of despair. Continue reading →

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Freedom from a cynical and sarcastic life

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

A powerful forgiveness story. Continue reading →

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Is grace transforming? 

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Mercy is not effectively received unless it is shown, for God’s mercy transforms. If God’s mercy does not take root in the heart, it is not experienced. Forgiveness not shown is forgiveness not known. Continue reading →

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Victimhood, vindictiveness, and vengeance

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

These emotions become a grid through which they read life and other people. Continue reading →

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Forgiving those who hurt you

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Extending forgiveness is far more difficult for those who do not often celebrate their own forgiveness and for those who cannot confess that God is Lord of their circumstances Continue reading →

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Expectation→ Disappointment→ Anger → Resentment

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Don’t miss seven steps for uprooting bitterness and dealing with revenge. Continue reading →

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When forgotten and deserted

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

It hurts to be forgotten and deserted. But when faced with such experiences, we only multiply our pain when we choose… Continue reading →

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Four servants of God who battled fierce despair

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

Four servants of God. Each one reached an extremely low point in life. All of them felt that life was no longer worth living. Continue reading →

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When you feel like getting revenge

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

Seven responses when you feel like getting revenge.  Continue reading →

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The way out of resentment

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Is it possible to carry deep resentments and not even be aware of the power they hold over you?

One woman learned the power of suppressed resentment fifteen years after a tragic accident. Continue reading →

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