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Yes, forgiveness is the secret to living a life of freedom.

The Freedom of Forgiveness

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I will be the first to say I’m sorry, seek forgiveness, and offer forgiveness even when it’s hard. Psalm 38:18  (NLT) But I confess my sins;     I am deeply sorry for what I have done. James 5:16 (NLT)  Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Luke 17:4 (NLT) Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive. Lord God, I want to be quick to confess my…

Facing Frenemies with Forgiveness

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She walked in the door red-faced, desperately trying to hold back her tears, as she handed me a folded up note. It was a letter. No, it was actually a list naming off all the things she did to this life-long friend that made her mad, accusing her of things that never happened, and criticizing her for even being alive. Where did these hurtful words come from? These words were crushing — because hurtful words wound deep and last longer than an ordinary bruise. They can’t be erased or removed once spoken or written. But they can be forgiven. They…

{Download} 10 Steps to Forgiveness

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What exactly is forgiveness? Does forgiveness mean completely forgetting about a time when you’ve been hurt by someone? Is the act of forgiveness something you have to do? Can you still move forward in a relationship even without forgiving the one who hurt you? Forgiveness is complicated. Wounds inflicted with words or actions are not easy to forget. It is natural to respond to such pain with anger, resentment, and desire for justice more than restoration. At times, it may seem easier to move on without working through the past hurt. Unforgiveness seems to have the ability to trail after…

{12 Eternal Gifts} Let my forgiveness…

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Let my forgiveness heal you. 2 Chronicles 7:14 …if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Forgiveness is a precious gift, not only from the Lord but also one we give to others.  But this is one gift that is often misunderstood, for the one forgiven isn’t the only one blessed.  The one who forgives will also find healing in the depths of her soul. Forgiveness is not…

If I Could Start Motherhood Again

Two Things I’d Do Differently If I Could Start Motherhood Again

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From this vantage point, with my oldest leaving the nest, getting ready to start her adult life as a married woman, and my youngest just shy of turning sixteen, I have perspective on what I would do differently as I’ve come to see the truly sacred work of motherhood. God designed the relationship between mother and child as one to provide the kind of emotional AND physical security that lays the foundation for development.  Studies upon studies show the impact an emotionally engaged and present mama has on her child. And yet, how many of us (I’m raising my hand)…

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