Relinquishing Past Regret - 2 Samuel 11:1-12:25
Regret is a wakeup call to take it to God, accept forgiveness and consequences, then worship and go forth with a change of heart.
Forgiving Past Hurts: Looking back to move forward
In time, God has taken those feelings inflicted by others and erased them. Forgiveness led to changes in me: in my relationships, in my responses to slights. Forgiving past hurts will free us for a better present, an abundant life.
Unforgiveness: Overcoming the struggle against desire for revenge
We struggle to believe that God will act and act swiftly because we are surrounded by a world that seems to thrive on evil, and no punishment is in sight. So, how do I overcome the desire for revenge? What the Bible says about revenge.
Forgiveness in Pop Culture
What popular culture like The Devil Wears Prada teaches us about forgiveness. Also known as ‘Withholding forgiveness - Part 2’ But this intro and title just sound better :-)
Withholding Forgiveness – Part 1
Forgiveness is NOT forgetting the offense. Forgiveness is NOT reconciliation. Forgiveness does NOT excuse the offense.
Defining Forgiveness
What do you think of the definition of forgiveness according to the Bible? What have I left out? What needs to be included?
Living the King's Forgiveness - Matthew 18:23-35
The king grants his freedom! Just as the son was given the whole estate. God understands how hard forgiveness is, yet he lavishes it on his children. the Parable of the Lavish King from Matthew 18:23-35
The Lavish Father – Luke 15:11-32
Most of us know the story of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15. It is interesting that the son is labeled prodigal – for the meaning is like a two-sided coin. The Prodigal Son and the Lavish Father are two sides of one coin.
A Prayer for Peace in the World
Give us each the peacemaking words to set your peace in men’s hearts. Praying for peace in the world is powerful
Paul as Peacemaker – a Free Bible Study
Philemon: A Bible Study FREE Download. Paul as Peacemaker – a Free study of the book of Philemon. Download today!
Peace is a choice
The peace of God will not only be present but will guard our hearts and minds. What do we guard if not that which is precious to us?
A Prayer for Peace in the Nation
Show us the road that pursues peace in this nation. A prayer for peace in the nation
Peace as Fruit of the Spirit
Peace as fruit of the Spirit: If we take this analogy out a bit, fruit begs us to consider a tree. What kind of tree? What seeded and rooted this tree?
PUrsue Peace
Psalm 34, verse 12 to 14 (NIV) say ‘Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.’ Pursue peace
A Prayer for Peace in Churches
A Prayer for Peace in the Church. We are God’s people… we seek his peace in us and among us.