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Shame keeps us stuck

...the secret involves sin, wrongdoing, or bad judgment, confess and ask for forgiveness. Talk about your plan to repair the problem and offer solutions. If the secret is really difficult, you may want to go to a therapist and work through it with a third party. Shame serves no good purpose and keeps us stuck if we allow it to rule our lives. God doesn’t shame you. He wants you to feel conviction for sin, but not live in shame. If confession and rep...

Type: Article Categories: Relationships, Your Life

Growing up in a broken home

...best year of his life as he learned about being transparent and about the forgiveness found in Jesus Christ. Tonight’s Step – Step 5: Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Key Verses: He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Psalm 121:3 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and...

Type: Article Categories: Spiritual Growth, Your Faith

When it’s not over

...circles the idea of leaving loose ends, of never receiving that apology or forgiveness, or of some action never being made right is largely dismissed. In a way, that’s wrong. In another way, it’s very right. God never promises “happy endings” or desired explanations for why the illness is both chronic and untreatable. The great heroes of faith described in Hebrews 11 found this to be true: “These were all commended for their faith, yet none of the...

Type: Article Categories: Faith Radio Blog, Spiritual Growth, Your Faith

The difference between a Creedal American and a Tribal American | Healing from abortion and becoming a healer

...Paul D. Miller of Providence Magazine talked about the competing views of being a Tribal American and a Creedal American, and how it affects how we engage the world. Bridget, a listener from Wisconsin, shares her personal story of abortion, finding forgiveness in Christ, and being a healer for others....

Type: Program_podcast

Breaking the diabolical cycle of addiction

...Bill and George look at how temptation and rebellion play a role in addiction. They also discuss the truth about how just because a person makes a mistake doesn’t mean they are a bad person – and how remembering this helps us experience forgiveness....

Type: Program_podcast

Guy Talk: Ask your Bible Questions

...Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Dr. Greg Bourgond and Jeff Verdoorn join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they discuss: Judges 19-21, Roman Catholic view of Mary, idols, worshiping in spirit and truth, daily repentance, Nicodemus, Matthew 11:20-24, Genesis 6, self forgiveness, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here...

Type: Program_podcast

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What to know before saying ‘I do’

...y. I think that’s another part that has helped me walk out layers of forgiveness.” • Let go of unrealistic expectations. • Your spouse has parts of their story that have wounded and shaped them. Tread carefully and listen to understand before casting judgment. • Know this: your marriage is not too hard for God to fix. We can trust God with our marriage, our job, our finances, our families, and our futures. Julie and Greg call us to rem...

Type: Article Categories: Marriage + Family, Your Life

Let the world see

...eated a pastor, and years later, sought him out and collectively asked for forgiveness and reconciliation. I’m sure there are stories out there of pastors who have returned to churches and done something of a similar nature. Churches are known for fighting and splitting, firing and dividing. Do you ever wonder what a difference could be made in the world if we were known for peacemaking and reconciliation, investing and uniting? I do. So did Jesus...

Type: Article Categories: Church + Culture, Faith Radio Blog

Crying out, He came to me

...saw a flood of light and immediately ran the past through my head, asking forgiveness for all, one by one, then sensed/heard “lie down and sleep you are fine” ~ knew was for me, for I had not rested for many nights! But that night I slept for 12 hours straight, and woke, I felt, to a brand new world. That day I heard the song “I can see clearly now the rain has gone” ~ my thinking and life totally changed after that night!...

Type: Article Categories: Your Stories

What if I can’t bear fruit?

...your head and you are allowing them to encourage you and challenge you in forgiveness and wisdom – you can bear good fruit.” If our soil isn’t good, we can’t expect to bear good fruit. How can we keep our soil healthy? One of the most common ways Christians end up failing to bear fruit is they spend too much time giving. While we are called to be like Christ, dying to ourselves, and sacrificing for others, it doesn’t mean we should say yes...

Type: Article Categories: Spiritual Growth, Your Faith