Posts Tagged ‘forgiveness’
Reconciliation
This is a part of forgiveness but quite a bit different. While forgiveness is giving up my right to strike back, reconciliation is the restoration of the relationship. I can easily forgive someone whom I barely know and my never see again, but reconciliation takes a whole different level of forgiveness – it’s about restoration…
Read MoreForgiveness 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…
Read MoreShow Up & Show Out
This is the season of March Madness with the games of the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. It’s crazy trying to predict how others will perform in this arena. There are often some little know teams that pull a big upset because they brought their “A game” and really played well. There are often a certain…
Read MoreSweet Mercy & Grace
If I were to try to number all the sin in my past, I would probably lock up my computer. I honestly can’t remember all my stupid stuff, but I still remember a lot. The Lord has forgiven me so very much. He has not only forgiven me of much, but He has blessed me…
Read MoreJustice & Wise Counsel
I don’t often think of the Lord as God of Justice. I was reminded this morning how He hates and despises sin. He wants to eradicate sin from this earth. He does give us options and choices regarding our lives, but He has what is best planned for us. He designed us with His Will…
Read MoreConfession to Redemption
I have many things to confess. In fact the Lord and I have this conversation pretty often. I’m fairly quick to acknowledge my sin – my mistakes before Him. I have openly confessed to the Lord regarding my behavior and even my thoughts that never became activities. The Lord knows all of my thoughts. Usually…
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