Fathers and their effect
By Elizabeth Prata My father died in 2014. He was 81. He had never said “I love you” to his daughter. Now he never will. It’s a truth that doesn’t get any easier the older o…
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Forgiveness
20 Stories
Elizabeth Prata
Sheryl H. Boldt
Forgiving Our Parents As We'd Want Our Children To Forgive Us - Today Can Be Different
What would happen if we saw our parents as people who suffered their own hurts and their own unmet needs? Our parents probably have already beaten themselves up and wished they’d been a whole lot closer to perfect.
3 min readLynn H. Pryor
Two Ways to Get Rid of Guilt
Guilt is a pesky thing, isn’t it? You’re cruising along doing whatever it is you do, and then those pangs of guilt hit as hard as last night’s bean burrito. A good dose of Pepto-Bismol can help wit…
5 min readMark Brady
It is Finished
Endings can evoke a variety of emotions. For example, when you finish a good book, a good movie, maybe a bad movie, or when someone’s life ends. Sometimes, April will ask after we finish a movie, “…
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Anthony Taylor
Blessings of Forgiveness and Healing
This verse is a powerful reminder to praise the Lord and remember His many benefits. It highlights God's forgiveness of our iniquities and His healing power over all our diseases, reflecting His boundless mercy and care.
1 min readDavid Derksen
Restitution and forgiveness according to Jesus - Divorce Minister
But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son … Continue reading "Restitution and forgiveness according to Jesus"
2 min read- Anthony Taylor
Embracing Forgiveness
This prayer seeks God's guidance in learning to forgive others as He has forgiven us. By extending grace to those who have wronged us, we embody His love and compassion. In Jesus' name, Amen.
1 min read - Anthony Taylor
Harmony in Love
This prayer seeks the transformative power of Jesus' love. May He fill our hearts with love for one another, teach us to forgive as He forgives, and guide us to live in harmony with all creation. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Is God doing forgiveness wrong, then?! - Divorce Minister
Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. -Isaiah 55:6-7, NKJV Is God doing this forgiveness thing wrong here? … Continue reading "Is God doing forgiveness wrong, then?!"
3 min read- Anthony Taylor
Forgiveness
May Jesus forgiveness for past mistakes, resilience for future trials, and grace to live fully in each moment. In His name, may we find redemption and strength. Amen.
1 min read Sharon Jaynes
When Your Rooster Crows
I sat on my back porch, wrapped in my fuzzy worn robe—the one that’s twenty years old that I just can’t seem to get rid of. The birch trees waved “good morning,” and the newly planted gerbera daisies stretched their faces to the sun…just a bit higher than the day before. Then I heard him. The rooster.
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Cheater-Speak: "I never intended to hurt you." - Divorce Minister
“I never intended to hurt you,” says Cheater. Did you get this line (or a version of it) from your Cheater? These disordered freaks actually think this makes things better. They say this as a way to get a “pass” of sorts for their nasty, wicked behavior. They are–again–protecting themselves at the cost of caring … Continue reading "Cheater-Speak: “I never intended to hurt you.”"
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Mike Genung
Healing the Heart, Part 1: Walls
This is the first of 3 articles on healing the heart. This first week we will look at that which keeps us from healing, particularly, the walls we build in our hearts. In the early 2000’s I led a men’s support group in Colorado Springs. Read More
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A prayer to help heal and forgive - Divorce Minister
Here’s a prayer I wrote for anyone struggling letting go of anger towards a cheater and their apologist(s). This prayer serves as a reminder that we have a say in letting go of our anger, which is based on our trust in God’s character. In my experience, we have to practice choosing to let go over and … Continue reading "A prayer to help heal and forgive"
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Eliezer Gonzalez
Unlimited: What Defiles You | Good News Unlimited
What defiles you does not come from the outside. Trusting Jesus and accepting His forgiveness is key to stay clean.
3 min readMaureen Hall Puccini
Short-Circuiting Unforgiveness Part 2
Jesus calls us to forgive our enemies. Why? Because it's the only way we'll heal. But what if, like me, you struggle to forgive people?
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Turning from "wicked ways" is a godly precondition - Divorce Minister
If my people, which are called by my name, shall 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. -2 Chronicles 7:15, KJV (emphasis mine) God does not peddle in cheap grace. He … Continue reading "Turning from “wicked ways” is a godly precondition"
2 min readRobin McKinley
The Story Of The Unforgiving Servant
Peter asked Jesus a question about forgiving others. After specifically answering Peter's question, the Lord ended by sharing a story about an unforgiving serva
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Laura Moseley
FRIDAY “FREEDOM RESOURCES:” Dress For Success - The DV Walking Wounded:
SOURCE: https://www.dressforsuccess.org Wording/Description From Their Website: Dress for Success is a global not-for-profit organization that empowers wo
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Short-Circuiting Unforgiveness Part 1
I know the value of forgiveness. It heals us inwardly. You may struggle to forgive like I do, but Jesus provides some tools to help us.
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