Category Archives: Forgiveness

Take a closer look at 21 subjects!

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

An in-depth look at 21 subjects. 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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Understanding Forgiveness

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

20 resources to help us understand and work through forgiveness. 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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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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Heap burning coals on his head?

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

What does it mean that you will heap burning coals on his head”? 5 ways burning coals are understood.

And, six guidelines (when you feel like getting revenge). Continue reading →

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Get off the guilt trip

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

It’s possible to hurt ourselves and others when we don’t deal constructively with guilt in a grace-based, future-oriented way. Continue reading →

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Did I commit the unforgivable sin?

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Aside from specifically identifying blasphemy against the Spirit, we can at least say that it included… 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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Can we earn God’s forgiveness?

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

We will never forgive others to the extent that Continue reading →

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