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The significance of one

...eacher. He is Body, who reaches down and touches us. At the table, I taste forgiveness. I need every grain I can get. One by one, we take our turns at the loaf, and return to our seats, somehow feeling stronger in spirit, having been touched by something holy — God having come down to sinners-made-saints. I know I will starve without this. I need as much of Christ as He’ll give. I marvel at His extravagant generosity. And this world, i...

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Don’t forget to remember

...anked His Father, and said, “This is My blood, poured out for you, for the forgiveness of sins, a token of the new and everlasting covenant. Do this in remembrance of Me.” (Read Luke 22:17-20.) Though His betrayal was in motion, He served Communion. He reclined at the table in the presence of His enemy. Jesus knew that in a few short hours He would face rejection, torture, and execution. And with the longing and passion of His humble heart, He loo...

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The Olive Branch

...peaking to a reflection of herself, one that demanded honesty. “I came for forgiveness.” “Whose?” Jenna whispered. “Daddy’s or God’s?” Mara nodded. “Both. And yours.” She wondered if Jenna would accept that. She doubted Emma would. Emma reached across the bed and smoothed back her father’s hair. Mara hoped she would answer, offer forgiveness or deny it, but Emma held her silence. “Have you asked him, God I mean?” Jenna said. Passion filled Mara’s...

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The source of self-resentment

“God offers so much grace and forgiveness… but we don’t take it. It’s like He’s holding His hand wide open, and we just close His hand. And we say ‘I don’t want your forgiveness.’” Do you live with self-resentment? Elizabeth Oates says it’s one of the most damaging things we can practice. In her book , she shares two things that can lead to self-resentment and contempt. The sins we commit. Comparison: saying we&#8217...

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Do you know how to walk in truth?

...her. I want responsible kids, but I also want to reflect Christ’s love and forgiveness when they mess up. I asked myself, what does my heart want the most right now? Do I want my way or to reflect Christ? When my children didn’t obey, didn’t respect me, or didn’t act responsibly, (which happened quite often) what was going to rule me? Was it Christ and my desires to be a godly mother? Or, my demand for respect and obedience no matter how I got it?...

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Hope for parents of a special needs child

...rience and her book Get Your Joy Back. Laurie teaches us the importance of forgiveness. She directs us to expose any feelings of resentment that we might be harboring towards God. “Forgiveness is a debt concept so we theologically can’t forgive God, but we emotionally and relationally end up in a place that’s similar to that. To have a relationship, which is what it’s all about, we have to manage ruptures that come up between us...

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When you don’t feel like forgiving

...ately with Gods heart and it isn’t quite so natural. In the place of forgiveness we are not releasing the person from consequence or even judgement, we are just taking ourselves off of the jury and putting God in His rightful place. We are reminded that we too sit as ones being defended by a love willing to pardon OUR grievances…our bitterness…our sins. And the thought of that…that someone would stand up in our place, cover our stains, pardo...

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Dangerous questions in marriage

...relationships. The way we love those close to us is an open door for hard forgiveness and showing the way of Jesus. Close relationships have a space of intimacy that can be fertile ground for genuine ministry, repentance and change. Real, good love comes from God and loving well in relationships showcases him. Considering this, Linda raises a question: Who are we going to give to first? People on outside of our homes can be very thankful for the...

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Little toddler must have total trust in dad as he jumps to him in the swimming pool.

Trust is a must

...acknowledge the breach of trust and choose not to allow it to fester in unforgiveness and bitterness. Give assurance when and where needed if you broke trust. Once trust is breached, lots of reassurance is needed to help the other person see your change efforts. Be empathetic to the pain caused by the trust violation. Often, people will admit to their mistake but then expect to move on without further consequences. However, the emotional pain exp...

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Trials of Error

...to live under such oppression?” “You claim my decrees are unfair and that forgiveness is unattainable,” the king stated – his voice rumbling like cannon fire. “But I have only ever asked you to do three things; act justly, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God. I’ve given you every opportunity to obey but instead you do the opposite. How can I tolerate your wickedness when you refuse to follow these rules? How am I supposed to bear your vi...

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