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Biblical forgiveness

Reclaiming Forgiveness: A Fresh Beginning

Reclaiming Forgiveness: A Fresh Beginning

What is your understanding and practice of forgiveness?  How you answer this question is crucial. It will reveal: the dynamic of...

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Why to Steer Clear of Forgiveness Distortions

Why to Steer Clear of Forgiveness Distortions

dis·tor·tion /dəˈstôrSHən/ The act of twisting or altering something out of its true, natural, or original state. You are probably...

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The Therapy of God’s Love

The Therapy of God’s Love

Therapeia is the Greek word ‘therapy,’ meaning healing. After a message on biblical forgiveness, a woman approached the speaker...

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What Is the Desired Goal of Forgiveness?

What Is the Desired Goal of Forgiveness?

… the goal must remain the hope of reconciliation and new life.[1]   A journey means traveling toward a goal or destination. Knowing...

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A Map to Guide You to Forgiveness

A Map to Guide You to Forgiveness

I wisely start with a map. (J. R. R. Tolkien)[1]   When in unfamiliar territory, it is valuable—if not necessary—to have a good map....

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But what about ...

But what about ...

 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. (Matthew 6:12)   What does this mean for forgiveness? A moment’s...

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Another “But What About …”

Another “But What About …”

Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. (Luke 23:34)   Some time ago, I was asked, “But what about when...

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What Is a Relationship Breaking Point?

What Is a Relationship Breaking Point?

If forgiveness is the process of rebuilding damaged or broken relationships, what damages or breaks a relationship? How can we...

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Was David Deluded, Denying, or Discerning?

Was David Deluded, Denying, or Discerning?

Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, … (Psalm 51:4) These are the words of King David, spoken...

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