Defining Forgiveness: Six Things Forgiveness is Not (part one)
People often fail to forgive another person because they misunderstand the meaning of forgiveness. This post is part two of a three part series defining forgiveness.
Defining Forgiveness - Three Things That Forgiveness Is
People often fail to forgive because they don’t understand what forgiveness is. This brief article defines forgiveness in simple terms.
Overcoming Darkness by Absorbing the Sin of Others
How to forgive is modeled for us by Jesus. Jesus bore our sins so that we can bear the sins of others… absorbing their sin against us like a sponge. Can you believe God for that?
Overcoming Darkness by Forgiving Others
Choosing not to forgive an offender makes sense. But if that’s your choice, you are only adding to your pain. Forgiveness frees you from you hurt and opens you to a new life.
Forgiveness is Not Being Nice
Forgiveness means to give up the right to get even. But there are many things that forgiveness is not. Here are six things that forgiveness is NOT.
Unconditional Forgiveness: Is it Biblical?
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.
Can you forgive and still feel anger?
Many people struggle with feelings of anger even after they believe they have forgiven their offender. Can anger and forgiveness coexist? This article takes a look at this important question.
Jean Valjean: Forgiveness Can Change Your Life
The story of Jean Valjean in the play, Les Miserables, is a deeply moving and powerful narrative that highlights the transformative power of forgiveness and how it can profoundly change a person’s life. This post will explore the true impact of forgiveness, illustrating how extending grace can not only help set someone else free from their past but also bring healing and freedom to yourself in unexpected ways.
Forgiving your Abuser - Eight steps to freedom
Should you forgive your abuser? Will it make you vulnerable to further abuse? This post shows how forgiveness actually gives you the ability to distance yourself from your abuser and move on with your life.
Forgiveness Offers A Better Path
Struggling to forgive after deep hurt or spiritual abuse? Discover how God can make the impossible possible, helping you find healing and a better path forward.
Tough Questions and Answers about Forgiveness
In this post I answer two tough questions from readers about forgiveness and setting boundaries. What questions do you have about forgiving others or being forgiven?
How to forgive the Unforgivable: Is it Foolishness?
This is part three in a series of posts considering whether or not it is possible to forgive all offenses. Is anything unforgivable?
How to Forgive the Unforgivable - part two
Is there any offense that can be considered unforgivable? This is part two in a discussion on the depths of forgiveness that God calls us to offer to those who have offended us.
How to Forgive: Forgiveness is a Choice
Forgiveness is something that many people often talk about but fail to truly put into practice. This is because it requires intentional effort and emotional work on our part. However, the process begins with one simple but powerful step: making a conscious choice. The question is, will you choose to forgive?
How to Forgive: See the Silver Lining
This post is part of a series that explores the practical and meaningful aspects of how to forgive. In particular, this post focuses on what it truly means to reframe your experience in a way that allows you to recognize and appreciate the silver lining within the challenges or difficulties that may have happened to you.
How to Forgive: Remember There is a Nazi in You
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.
How to Forgive: Setting Four Levels of Boundaries
Setting boundaries in a relationship is truly an art that requires thoughtful reflection and clear communication. This post explores four important types of boundaries you should consider based on the specific nature of the relationship you are involved in. Establishing good boundaries not only protects your well-being but also creates the space needed to genuinely forgive those who have wronged you.
How To Forgive: Set Boundaries
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.
How to Forgive: Be the Hero
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.
How Do I Forgive My Ex?
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.