People often fail to forgive because they don’t understand what forgiveness is. This brief article defines forgiveness in simple terms.

When you experience a loss or setback, it’s easy to go into denial rather than face the painful emotions of anger, fear, and sadness.

Forgiveness is hard, leading people to ask: Why can’t I forgive? There are reasons for that. And there is a simple shift in thinking that can help you to forgive.

Unconditional forgiveness is the belief that you forgive someone even if they show no sign of remorse or change. Is this biblical? In this post you will learn about the three levels of forgiveness outlined in the Bible.

When you’ve been hurt, it’s easy to think that your offender is in control. Your only defense is anger and resentment. But forgiveness can set you free from your past.

When you have a need that no one wants to meet it can cause anger. That anger can deepen your sense of loss and exile.

When our choices in life are limited, that can lead to anger and our anger causes a setback. But what is the real cause of the anger? Take a look.

There are many experiences that can cause a setback in our lives (exile). One of them is being invalidated by people in power. This post looks at the anger produced in us from being invalidated.

Many people get stuck in anger because they are unaware of the secondary losses associated with their anger. This post explores secondary losses.

How do you express your anger? Do you blow up or clam up? This post takes a look at the impact of not dealing with your anger and what to do about it.

This is part three in a series of posts considering whether or not it is possible to forgive all offenses. Is anything unforgivable?

This is part three of a four part series on learning how to forgive. In this post I look at the need to reframe the offense that happened to you. It’s important to realize that you are capable of doing the very thing that was done to you.

It’s hard to forgive if someone keeps offending you. Setting boundaries in your relationships will enable you to create space and be able to forgive. This is part two in a series helping you to forgive people in your life.

There is no formula for forgiveness but there is a process. If you are struggling to forgive someone, this four part series will help you to understand this process. It starts with being the Hero by making good choices.

Forgiving your ex can be a powerful experience that leads to freedom from your past. This post offers the story of one woman who was able to forgive her ex. The post is the beginning of a four part series that will help you to learn the process of forgiveness as well.

A personal experience with my children helped me to learn something about anger. There are primary and secondary losses that cause our anger. Understanding them is the key to overcoming your anger.