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Why homologeō matters

Why homologeō matters

What on earth is homologeō? More to the point: "Why should I care?" Two good questions.   What is homologeō?  Homologeō is, as...

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Why confess to God?

Why confess to God?

David blew it big time. Afterwards, he wrote a psalm revealing the turmoil of his heart. Psalm 51 is there for all to see. I puzzled...

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7 qualities of genuine confession

7 qualities of genuine confession

What is confession? Confession is a crucial stage in the process of true forgiveness. As we have read, it’s that point at which...

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Two responses to a forgiveness dilemma  

Two responses to a forgiveness dilemma  

Simon Wiesenthal (1908-2005) was a Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter. In his book, The Sunflower: on the possibilities and limits of...

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When forgiveness is withheld

When forgiveness is withheld

  He knew he was wrong and he told her. But no matter what he said or did, she refused to forgive him.   I’ve heard this tale too...

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Restitution: what is it; why it matters

Restitution: what is it; why it matters

When was the last time you thought about restitution?   It's probably been a while, if not longer. So, let’s explore the ‘what’,...

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2 questions about restitution

2 questions about restitution

"Restitution: what it is; why it matters" triggered lots of great questions.  For context, we explored earlier the gift of a new...

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The truth about restitution

The truth about restitution

Restitution. We’ve described it as repentance in action. We then fleshed out some aspects of it in “2 questions about restitution.”...

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I can't forgive myself

I can't forgive myself

“God may have forgiven you, but you’ve got to forgive yourself.” How many times have you heard this homespun wisdom? What does it...

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Why reconciliation is important to you

Why reconciliation is important to you

  Karl Barth (1886-1968) was perhaps the most influential theologian of the 20th Century. On reconciliation, he wrote: To fail...

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5 habits of highly forgiving people

5 habits of highly forgiving people

Forgiveness is at or near the heart of God. It is difficult to name a subject more important to the life of Christians. And yet, it is...

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5 things that will block your prayers

5 things that will block your prayers

We have been exploring prayer as relational – as “keeping company with God.” What happens to your prayers when you allow an attitude...

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Cultural awareness for more effective evangelism

Cultural awareness for more effective evangelism

More and more, we are rubbing shoulders with people from other cultures. We need to grow more culturally aware to be more effective in...

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6 Relational Breaking Points

6 Relational Breaking Points

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Why Homolegeō Matters

Why Homolegeō Matters

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Restitution: What is it; Why it Matters

Restitution: What is it; Why it Matters

What is restitution? And why is it important to you?

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What do Redeemed, Forgiven, and Grace Mean for You?

What do Redeemed, Forgiven, and Grace Mean for You?

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace Those who...

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