Reparation

  This has to do with making amends for a wrong that someone as done to another. It follows the apology or taking ownership of how I wronged the other person. It sometimes involves money or certain on-going service. It’s similar to community service for a misdemeanor conviction. I have not used this term in…

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Forgiveness

  This is a really big concept in the realm of relationships. I think everyone on the planet has needed forgiveness at one time or another. I think everyone has had to dispense forgiveness as well. Forgiveness carries with it the idea of willfully stop being angry or resentful toward someone for something they’ve done…

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Reinstate

This word carries with it “restoration of a person or people to their former position or condition”. It also implies that there was a time when the person of people were taken out or removed from this certain position of place. God had punished His people significantly for their disobedience and irresponsible behavior. He is…

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Redeem

A large majority of homeowners in the United States pay a mortgage payment each month to redeem their mortgage. The money paid to the mortgage company each month is one step closer to redeeming their home from being a debt to an asset. This word redeem is often easier to describe than it is to…

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Forgiveness Is Beautiful

I have known for many years that forgiveness for a Christ follower is not optional. I have been forgiven for my sins; therefore forgiveness should be part of my character and who I am. After working through forgiveness and coming to terms with the weight of it as well as it’s value, it comes easier…

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Repent

I have sinned. I could really write a book describing in great detail sin after sin that I’ve committed over the years. I am “straight up” a sinner who is saved by the Grace of God. I’m a saved sinner who needs God’s grace daily. I will say that I haven’t murdered anyone, but that…

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