Devotions

Entertaining 'Those' Thoughts

• By Suzie Eller
• Forgiveness, God's Perspective
• April 9, 2013
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"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

Elle's tiny hands hold tight as we fly high on the swing. Every ...

Peacemakers

• By Nicki Koziarz
• Forgiveness, Relationships
• March 27, 2013
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"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9 (NIV)

An eight-year-old boy named William once wrote his pastor a letter. "Dear Pastor, I know God wants us to live in peace with everybody, but He never met my sister. Sincerely, William."

I bet ...

The Day Forgiveness Set Me Free

• By Renee Swope
• Forgiveness
• March 20, 2013
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"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. ... Forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:2, 32 (NIV)

I thought I was over the hurt. I was sure I had moved on. But as my thumb slipped under the seal ...

When an Apology Never Comes

• By Stephanie Clayton
• Forgiveness
• February 19, 2013
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"For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1 (ESV)

Numb to the pain, I sat in my counselor's office to talk about the rape that occurred 10 years prior. I wanted to share what ...

Collateral Damage

• By Suzie Eller
• Forgiveness, Identity in Christ
• February 15, 2013
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"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3 (ESV)

My house has a crack. Just over the doorframe, creeping to the ceiling. It catches my eye every time I sit on my couch in my living rom. My house isn't that old, so when I ...

To Fly Again

• By Suzie Eller
• Forgiveness
• February 8, 2013
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"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13 (NIV)

I stood on the small ladder with light bulb in hand. The weather was frigid, and changing an outdoor light was not what ...

Don't Yield Your Mind Turf

• By Julie Gillies
• Forgiveness, God's Perspective
• January 25, 2013
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"Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your mind in the way." Proverbs 23:19 (ESV)

For years, I walked around with a destructive and negative mindset without recognizing it. Raised in a tumultuous home that simmered with anger, resentment, and critical words, I picked up these deadly thought ...

A Fresh Start

• By Suzie Eller
• Forgiveness, Parenting
• January 22, 2013
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"So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view." 2 Corinthians 5:16a (NLT)

She worries when I don't wear a coat.

She washes her dishes before she puts them in the dishwasher.

I never know what she's going to say, and her honesty can ...

Forget About It

• By Karen Ehman
• Forgiveness
• October 16, 2012
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"For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more." Hebrews 8:12 (ESV)

In the midst of a heated conflict do you ever get historical?

Not hysterical, as in acting totally out-of-control ... but historical. As in bringing up the past; reliving and rehashing ...

A Place of Forgiveness

• By Suzie Eller
• Forgiveness
• October 1, 2012
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" ... Keep your eyes open to this Temple night and day, this place of which you said, 'My name will be honored there,' and listen to the prayers that I pray at this place. Listen from your home in heaven and when you hear, forgive." 1 Kings 8:28-30 (MSG)

Claire ...