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Choose LIFE

...l if she will ultimately choose the path Jesus offers – open arms of forgiveness, faith, and freedom, or if she will die in her chains. When i found myself an adult in the fiery furnace of affliction, because of my mom’s example, i unabashedly chose Jesus. I accepted the Lord’s chastening, humbled myself, and cried out to Him. This was only possible because HE provided mentors and teachers to lead me into the Light and Truth of His WOR...

Type: Article Categories: Writers Contest Archive

Short and sweet: The power of “but God”

...iveness of others and yourself for past mistakes. Herbert explains. “Forgiveness is a one-player game. It’s between you and your heavenly Father.” Herbert worked through the healing and forgiveness of his abuser and was able to release what she’d done and give it to God. • They are freeing, though painful. “The review mirror is a lot smaller than the windshield – God wants us to move forward. We can’t go b...

Type: Article Categories: Spiritual Growth, Your Faith

It’s all about Jesus

...e, your regret and remorse. You attempt to achieve your heart’s desire for forgiveness with the best and perfectly crafted apology you know how to make. For God, that was His son, JESUS. God sent His Son, JESUS – the perfect sacrifice. By JESUS dying, He absorbed God’s wrath in place of sinners. The death bounty that was placed on each of our heads? The heavy wrath of God? JESUS paid it, each and every bounty, with His life. You see, JESUS did rig...

Type: Article Categories: Evangelism, Faith Radio Blog

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Sin forgiven

...that we should tell all of this good news! It also is an all-encompassing forgiveness of sins; regardless of what we’ve done or how far we’ve strayed from God, we can be forgiven and made clean again simply by repenting for whatever we’ve done. Even if we’re feeling the shame of abortion, and questioning whether or not God’s grace can reach us when we’re feeling so much guilt and so much sorrow for our sins, the answer is yes it can. The youngest...

Type: Article Categories: Spiritual Growth, Your Faith

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Stop the nagging

...t spiritual help for nagging is to deal with your disappointment and practice forgiveness. When you are ignored or things are not getting done, talk about what happened and how you felt. Try to work out a plan or strategy for the future. Then let it go. Forgiveness keeps the heart soft and open to reconciliation. A relationship built on honesty, feedback, trust, love and yes, forgiveness, is one that will last. Consequently, replace the nagging wi...

Type: Article Categories: Relationships, Your Faith

Ask the professor: June edition

...ew Testament point of view, Jesus Christ’s death, His blood, provide forgiveness. So all these other offerings are extended to His sacrifice on the cross. None of that has any power if it’s not linked to Jesus’ death on the cross.” Brad also points out that the writer of Hebrews describes this as a way of comparing the old and new covenants and finding the new covenant to be superior. • How does forgiveness work when the on...

Type: Article Categories: Biblical Studies, Your Faith

The Healing Power of Truth

.... Remember your freedom will come to you through the portal created by the forgiveness you give and the forgiveness you receive. Everyone has a story and our God is a loving redeemer, He is slow to anger and abounding in loving kindness. Will you begin to tell God the truth and stop pretending? Will you surrender your life to the Great Redeemer and allow Him to bind up your broken heart? Will you enter into an honest, authentic relationship Him? H...

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The call to wholehearted love

...might not be aware of.” Erin points out that every spouse can choose forgiveness and lower the walls that unforgiveness maintains. • Reminiscing – Taking steps to remember past goodness and faithfulness can be a powerful tool to join a broken marriage • Focusing on your own walk with God – Seek first God, His kingdom and His righteousness, and let your own transformation happen first • Comunication • Evaluate your communication e...

Type: Article Categories: Marriage + Family, Your Life

When church hurts

...What if reconciliation is not possible? Then we are still called to extend forgiveness for our own health and growth. Anne and Susie say, remember that forgiveness is both a process and an act of worship. In prayer, bring your offenses to the throne of God, and leave them there. Key Scriptures: Matthew 15:21-28; Genesis 16; Luke 17:3-5 Theme Song: Sovereign by Chris Tomlin Highlight : When church hurts When church hurts This program originally air...

Type: Article Categories: Spiritual Growth, Your Faith

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Lessons learned in marriage

...very trial, they learned to lean on God’s promises. 2. The season of forgiveness Susie shares how she and Kevin became over-committed at the expense of their marriage. “I burned out before he did… but there was almost no connection between us. For me, I thought my love had died. I knew I would never leave, but I was ready to let my love grow cold. One morning, the Lord nailed me. He said, ‘I know he’s missing it right...

Type: Article Categories: Marriage + Family, Your Life