Posts Tagged ‘forgiven’
Favor of Forgiveness
I love it when people do me a favor. It’s not always easy to return the favor, because sometimes favors can cost me time or money. There are times when a favor costs both. Forgiveness is a favor that seems expensive because I have to lay down some pride in order to forgive deeply and…
Read MoreSlavery
I’ve read the history books about slavery here in the United States. It was a very sad period in our existence as a nation. We devalued one human life over another. We treated humans as property. I am thankful when I read historical accounts of Abraham Lincoln at his courage to help our nation change…
Read MoreForgiven – Again
I remember seeing bumper stickers and magnets years ago that read: “Christians aren’t perfect – just forgiven”. I thought that I understood that phrase, but I was reminded of its truth again this morning. There are many believers whose joy has been stolen because they don’t feel forgiven and saved. They constantly feel like they…
Read MoreForgiveness
I believe this to be one of the most important concepts to a Christ follower. I believe that this one of those things that is close to God’s heart. He is the Ultimate Forgiver. Forgiveness is when you lay down or let go of offenses and hurt that someone else has caused you. It is…
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