As Christ Accepted You
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Tenderhearted, Forgive One Another
Wouldn’t you prefer to be “tenderhearted, forgiving one another”? Decide what you need to forgive. Be specific. Narrow it down to the identifiable offense. The question is, Are you going to let the hurt…
East from West, God Wants You
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12 (NIV)
God’s Gifts
We are told that there are things that accompany salvation (Hebrews 6:9). The things that accompany salvation are probably innumerable. Here are but a few.
The Power of Forgiveness
Are you someone who has suffered emotionally, and perhaps physically at the hands of others? Have emotions such as anger, resentment, hate, hostility, bitterness and revenge entered your heart and mind?
Forgive Again and Again
When Clay Crosse first admitted his sin to his wife Renee, she felt everything any normal woman would feel: anger, resentment, hurt; more anger. She was becoming closed to him. And every time he…
The Gift of Repentance
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins
Don’t Leave Feeling Unforgiven
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” Ephesians 1:7 If only I could believe God’s forgiveness.
Forgiving is Not Excusing
To forgive is to move on, not to think about the offense anymore.
Deception of the Heart
Our God is so amazing. Majestic. Gracious. Loving. We may think, “I would never serve another.” But tragically, it happens all the time. “Take care lest your heart be deceived, and you turn aside…
Unoffendable
No one ever says, "Today, I think I'll try to develop a hardened heart of stone." Such things enter our souls through stealth.
The Stumbling Block of Unforgiveness
The forgiveness we do not give, the forgiveness we withhold— will hold us back in our relationship with the Lord and the plans He has for us. Unforgiveness will become a stumbling block in…
Small Sins; Dangerous Effects
How often do we ignore the “small sins” that seem to be of minimal importance?
A Daily Choice – Colossians 3
We get to choose to respond to others out of our experience of God's indwelling grace. How will you respond to others?
When We Feel Helpless
Have you ever considered that spiritual rescue is even more important than physical deliverance?
Father, Forgive Them
The dialogue that Friday morning was bitter. From the religious leaders, “He saved others but he can’t save himself.”
Infinite Forgiveness
Salvation is instantaneous, but discipleship is a lifelong journey. We will need each other’s encouragement—and the grace and mercy of God—as we learn to forgive the way Jesus taught us.
Love Them Anyway
When we are drawn into the family of God we are connected, one to another. We will not be defined by our differences but by our shared love for God.
Debt of Love
My father was an alcoholic. Loving him was a problem. In his drunken state, he created many painful memories. However my friend simply suggested I ask God to give me His love for my…
Choosing to Forgive
Choosing to Forgive: Now as new creations in Christ who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we have His power to truly let go of the wrongs done to us and extend mercy to…
Overlook an Offence
When someone sins against us, our flesh rises up and demands retribution. But the way of grace must watch over our hearts, guard our mouths, and release the offender.
Have You Forgiven Yourself?
Forgiving Yourself: Is there something in your life for which you feel guilty? You don’t need to. Simply accept God’s love and forgiveness.
Forgiving Ourselves
Read: Psalm 103:10-14 Have you ever come to the Lord in repentance, confessing your wrongdoing,
Remember the Cost
A slave, released from years of bondage, wouldn’t need to be informed that it was for his freedom that he’d been freed. He’d never go back to that bondage.