Category Archives: Reconciliation

Meet the citizens of heaven

Posted on March 13, 2018 by

It might surprise some to meet the true citizens of heaven. Many religious leaders “shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces” (Matthew 23:13). Jesus said of them,  “You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to. ….You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when you have succeeded, you make them twice as much a child of hell as you are” (Matthew 23:14-15). Jesus said to these religious leaders, “religious leaders “shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces” (Matthew 23:13). Jesus said,  “You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to. …Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you” (Matthew 21:31). Continue reading →

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Six important resources for relationships

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

Resources to help when relationships become difficult. Continue reading →

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Catch my live show with @JustinBlaney

Posted on May 6, 2015 by

Catch my live show with @JustinBlaney on ‪#‎I4JLIVE‬ 5/7. Continue reading →

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How can I know he means it?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by

Unlike forgiveness, reconciliation of a broken relationship is a process conditioned on the attitude and actions of an offender. Those who commit significant and repeated offenses must realize that their responses and actions affect the timing of the process. Those who are genuinely repentant will accept this fact with brokenness and humility. Use the seven signs here to be sure someone is truly sorry. Continue reading →

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Grace and Responsibility

Posted on June 25, 2014 by

“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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Final Restoration of all things

Posted on June 21, 2014 by

Great statements on final and full restoration of everything. Continue reading →

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Do you forgive or enable?

Posted on June 17, 2014 by

Listen to a short audio clip. Continue reading →

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