Category Archives: Restoration

How can I know he means it?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

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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Restoration is our deepest need

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Sometimes I need God to lead me beside still waters and to restore my soul. Can you identify? Continue reading →

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Final Restoration of all things

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

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

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Turn the light off in your eyes

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

We all know what sad eyes look like but what does it look like when the light is turned off in someone’s eyes? Have you ever noticed what people show or don’t show with their eyes? Continue reading →

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Suffering in silence

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

She finally gained the necessary courage to tell me a story that she had kept to herself until that point. Continue reading →

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In Step with the Master Teacher

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

According to the Master Teacher, the person who fails to make deep connections between earth and heaven is living in unreality. If he thinks this is his only life, he is not a realist. Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be gospel-centered?

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Three tenses and two confessions are essential to gospel-centered living. Continue reading →

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Scene 4 – Life as a ruler in Egypt

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Another abrupt and unexpected change was in store for Joseph. Continue reading →

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Forgiveness is first about God

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

When I forgive, I bring the matter before the one who is both Judge of all the earth and my faithful and merciful High Priest. No moral neutrality involved here! Continue reading →

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Evil and death are conquered!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Take time to reflect on this great quote and the Scriptures and song of worship: Continue reading →

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