Tag: forgiveness

Ephesians 1:7

Acts 10:43

Dirt: Removing Hypocrisy

There are things we each do which are a hidden sin. We lie, cheat, maybe even steal. We speed, leave work early and shrug our shoulders when we could do something, but choose not to. There are many …

More Than A Dash

A headstone is an earthly reminder of life. The dash which represents years of life filled with stories and adventures, heartaches and dreams has a lot to live up to. It’s a small engraving, a dash. It holds …

Relationships Complicated by Communication

Communication is the key to relationship success. It is the number one way to continue- or discontinue- a relationship with someone. There don’t have to be words exchanged- it can be a look or a touch. You can …

He Fought All of Hell, For Me

Jesus was crucified and three days later he rose from the grave. What powerful images are invoked by all the stories and music derived from these few passages of scripture. Take a moment and really think about it. …

The Day I Let Animosity Go

Forgiveness is not easy. It requires a lot of time, patience and most of all grace. Often we don’t realize how much work it takes. It isn’t only about the person we need to forgive either. We have …

The Good Dirt About You

Did you know your dirt could be a good thing? In the grand scheme of things, we are super busy people. Every generation has something to prove to the previous or to the next, and we are all …

When Forgiveness is Not Reciprocated.

Part Three When Reciprocation is limited   When forgiveness or the need for it is not reciprocated, what do we do?  A relationship cannot be restored without it. What happens when forgiveness is in order and much needed, …

Seeking Forgiveness

Part Two When you hurt someone, asking for forgiveness is essential. Matthew 5:23-24 23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave …