Tag: forgiveness

A Soul Set Free

“Praise the Lord . . Who forgives all your sins.” Psalm 103:3 NIV Forgiveness heals your history; grace empowers your destiny. My thoughts and comments today are about “a soul set free.” Unforgiven sin is a heavy burden on one’s soul, even for the strongest of men. King David learned […]

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Getting Even

“Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 NIV Life is better when you respond positively to negative realities. My thoughts and comments today are about “getting even.” Getting even might feel good for the moment but its satisfaction is short-lived and leaves a lingering, […]

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Second Chances

“How often should I forgive someone?” Matthew 18:21 NLT “In the human heart there is an inherent need for rules to be fair.” My thoughts today are about “second chances.” Forgiveness can be challenging eventually, even if not initially. God seems to have put a sense of fairness and justice […]

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Expiration Dates

“A man’s wisdom gives him patience . . to overlook an offense.” Proverbs 19:11 NIV “The true stature of a person may best be reflected in the size of offense they overlook.” My thoughts today are about “expiration dates.” Though unintentional, it seems people often overlook an appointment, a promise, […]

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Walls and Bridges

“I will restore you . .and heal your wounds.” Jeremiah 3:17 NIV “God has new life for you on the other side of your pain!” My thoughts today are about “walls and bridges.” How are you at building bridges? Bridges provide access across places, people, and things that separate. A […]

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