Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Power of forgiveness

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

Those who struggle with forgiveness find it hard to hear the words… Continue reading →

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Learning the ways of God

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

Is your trouble a sense of failure? The knowledge of having made some significant mistake? Go back to God; his restoring grace waits for you. Continue reading →

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Six important resources for relationships

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Wisdomforlife

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 Wisdomforlife

Catch my live show with @JustinBlaney on ‪#‎I4JLIVE‬ 5/7. 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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A true Christian

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

“The Christian knows that all this happened for him, and it has changed his whole attitude towards God and to his fellow- men.” Continue reading →

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Does grace lead to responsibility?

Posted on June 25, 2014 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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Do you forgive or enable?

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Listen to a short audio clip. Continue reading →

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Resolving conflicts among Christians

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Jesus anticipated fractures in Christian fellowship. We should not be surprised by them but ready to seek reconciliation. Continue reading →

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Do Christians understand forgiveness?

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

When people share their stories with me, I find that,

Some have sinned in ways that make them feel beyond the reach of God’s forgiveness. Trapped in a prison of regret and guilt, they’ve lost their joy.
Others have been so badly hurt that they find it hard to forgive. Engulfed in the pain of their past, they don’t know what to do with their hurt and loss. Continue reading →

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