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Jesus, Our Example: Forgiving in the Midst of Pain
But Jesus said, “Father, Forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing.” Then they threw dice to divide his clothes. —Luke 23:34 Two betrayals, deserting disciples, relentless mocking, and a brutal night of pulverizing beatings. Jesus, hung on the cross, life...
Forgiveness Isn’t Optional for Believers—It’s Essential (Part 3)
At some point, we find ourselves at a crossroads: to forgive or not to forgive. Pain and rejection are part of life in this fallen world. Sooner or later, someone will sin against us. How should we respond? Two passages of Scripture clearly place the responsibility on...
God Forgives Us—And That Changes Everything
“An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.” Hurt me, and I’ll hurt you more. These attitudes characterize the vengeful world humanity lived in—and still does—until Jesus Christ came. His mission brought freedom from sin and offered hope for a better way in a bleak...
Forgiveness Isn’t For Them—It’s For You
Is forgiveness letting someone else off the hook? Or is it setting yourself free? Cara Northington’s daughter, Xana Kernodle, was murdered along with three fellow university students in Moscow, Idaho. Northington told killer Bryan Kohberger in court: “Jesus has...
Can Grace Heal What Abuse Broke?
In the story I’m working on, Behold, All Things Are Become New, Tyler’s abusive father appears uninvited on his wedding day, asking to talk. The groom’s dilemma is this: He can hold on to his justified anger and send his father away—preserving his grudge but keeping...
Grab a Book, Today Is International Book Day
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
— Dr. Seuss, I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!
