Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.Matthew 18:21-22 One of the most famous parables and teachings of Jesus during his time on earth must be the Parable … Continue reading Forgiving What You Can’t Forget
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pexels.com We are all familiar with the story of the "Boy Who Cried Wolf." This tale concerns a shepherd boy who repeatedly tricks nearby villagers into thinking a wolf is attacking his flock. When a wolf does appear, the villagers do not believe the boy's cries for help, and the … Continue reading The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Restoring Relationships
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com "To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you." Dr. Lewis Smedes When I was scrolling through my social media account I saw a post saying, "Is it required to forgive someone during new year and Christmas? I don't want to because I want … Continue reading Restoring Relationships
Something A Little Bit More Forgiving
Photo by Helena Lopes on Pexels.com According to Webster’s Dictionary, Forgiveness is to cease feeling resentment against somebody (i.e. an offender). Forgiving someone who has wronged you may feel like a difficult thing to do at first, but in the end, it will be worth it. Holding a grudge against someone will have long lasting … Continue reading Something A Little Bit More Forgiving
The Aid of Forgiving
Colossians 3:13 …. as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive. Passage: Luke 23:34-38 In the movie “Happy Death Day,” the protagonist, Tree Gelbman, ends up waking up in Carter’s room every time she fails to figure out who her killer is.*Spoiler Alert! At the end of the movie, she finds out that … Continue reading The Aid of Forgiving
