“Forgive and forget” sounds good advice until you’re the one hearing it. When the conflict is personal and when the hurt is deep, it seems like you’re expected to do something impossible. And for the Christian, it begs the question: Is “forgive and forget” biblical?| Living Theologically
Pope Leo XIV receives Diane Foley alongside writer Colum McCann, with whom she co-authored a book recounting the events surrounding her son’s death and the profound human and spiritual journey she undertook—a painful path of love and a desire to understand, which even led her to meet one of her son’s killers.| Catholic Outlook
What does it mean to truly forgive? Forgiveness is a sacred choice that frees the giver, not the offender. The post You Don’t Need to Feel Forgiving to Forgive appeared first on Public Square Magazine.| Public Square Magazine
Can real people experience change? Couples of faith were shaped by gradual, sudden, and sacred transformation. The post How Faith Transforms Relationships: A Journey of Personal and Relational Change appeared first on Public Square Magazine.| Public Square Magazine
Preachers, teachers and group leaders: Classes have resumed at schools and universities, or will soon. If you’re looking for an unforgettable illustration to set up a talk on grace, my 2-minute video Grace 101 (below) may be just the thing! It’s available from my church … Continue reading → The post An Unforgetable Lesson in Grace first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity (1 Corinthians 16:12). Even our very best plans often meet with significant snags. Many variables can conspire to derail our plans, but one in particular often proves a great help or hindrance in our efforts: people. Planning would be so easy if it weren’t for other people with other opinions! Pastoring, marriage, chi...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
What does faith require in horror’s wake? A deeper understanding of agency, space for grief, and trust in divine mercy. The post The Tragedy in Moscow: Grief, Mercy, and the Weight of Agency appeared first on Public Square Magazine.| Public Square Magazine
In this encore episode, join me and Lennie Echterling as we explore the power of writing toward posttraumatic growth and making meaning from our experiences.| Lisa Cooper Ellison
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (John 19:30). The phrase Jesus uses here on the cross expressed a business transaction completed: "paid in full." At the heart of trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation is the confidence th| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
A short story poem about forgiveness. I hope you enjoy it. This completes my promise of a month's worth of beautiful posts. I hope you found at least one beautiful post this month.| Selma
Discovering a betrayal in your relationship can be devastating. Whether it’s an infidelity, a hidden truth, or another breach of trust, the emotional impact is profound. At this moment, you may feel overwhelmed by hurt and uncertainty. However, if both partners are committed to healing, trust can be rebuilt. Here’s a three-step approach to restoring […] The post Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal: A Three-Step Plan appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
“The Graves of Saint Paul” © 2025 by Michael L. Utley My mother lay in the ground at my feet beneath sun-bleached summer grass and faded plastic flowers and a headstone I hadn’t seen for nearly ten years. Her name, Victoria, clung to the gray stone above a bas-relief of pines and wild flowers and … Continue reading “The Graves of Saint Paul”| Silent Pariah
A few years ago, I saw a mom’s post on Facebook about the special way she’d presented her children’s Easter baskets that year, and I knew I was going to steal her idea for every Easter to come. (This post contains affiliate links, which means that at no additional cost to you, I may earn […] The post The Easter Basket Tradition That’ll Point Your Children to Jesus appeared first on Life in Lape Haven.| Life in Lape Haven
Home is our workshop of life, and we are artisans. We discover, pattern and forge–for spouses, friends, children and others–the key features of a human life. In an unforgettable line, St. Benedict enunciates a key to the whole project: “Never despair of God’s mercy.” In his Rule, one of the most influential documents ever written, […]| LifeCraft
Forgive us our sins (Luke 11:4). (We are continuing in our brief series of meditations on the Lord's Prayer.) Jesus teaches us to pray daily (see previous post) for the forgiveness of our sins, assuming (as we ought to) that we have strayed from the mark each day. Sins are sins -- they are not mere| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
The Psalms is the book of the Bible that allows space for our feelings. And one of the feelings that we really need help with is the feeling of guilt. […] The post Feelings and Forgiveness appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
I could see peace instead of this. ~A Course in MiraclesA friend of mine some years ago had worked very hard to get to a position of success. He had a good job and was| Galen Pearl
Is revenge justified when your spouse betrays you? Whatever happened, this betrayal was devastating to your emotional wellbeing. It affected important aspects of your life and made moving forward incredibly difficult. If your spouse hurt you that deeply, is it fair to make them pay for what they did? Shouldn’t they have to suffer, too? Betrayal is one of life’s most painful experiences. That’s especially true when it happens within a marriage. Some betrayals are easier to overcome than ...| SYMBIS Assessment
by Matthew C. Harrison The word “conscience” appears hundreds of times in our Lutheran Confessions. The central issue for the Reformation was the assurance of the forgiveness of sins for those dealing with guilt. The word “conscience” appears 27 times in the New Testament. It hardly appears in the Old Testament at all. In Scripture, internal belief and external actions are understood as either in concert with the Word of God or not. Genesis 42 notes that Jacob’s sons were ashamed ...| The Lutheran Witness
Forgiving others is essential for spiritual growth. Your experience of someone who has hurt you, while painful, is now nothing more that a thought or feeling that you carry around. These thoughts of resentment, anger, and hatred represent slow, debilitating energies that will dis-empower you if you continue to let these thoughts occupy space in […] The post How To Forgive Someone Who Has Hurt You: In 15 Steps appeared first on Dr. Wayne W. Dyer.| Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
When you close the door to granting forgiveness, you discover that no one is asking for it.| Justin N. Poythress
The same Jesus who teaches us to pray our Father in heaven tells us God runs to meet his children who come to him by faith. So even as you run to God today, when you do, Jesus says you will find that God is running to receive you. Take the parable of the prodigal son. In the beginning, the son wants| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
"We have met the enemy and he is us." Pogo, a comic strip character. Is it possible to have compassion for someone we totally hate? Do we play no part in the relationship with our arrogant boss who regularly puts us down? Can we ever forgive a parent who has virtually changed the course of| The Phoenix Spirit
Grace Revisited I’ve been thinking about grace again. I wrote a post last year about what grace is and how we should give ourselves grace instead of being so self-critical that we get trapped in a rut of doubt, unable to find our way out of problems and into solutions. I wrote: “Grace is one of those […] The post Mindful Moment #53 – Grace² appeared first on MeetMindful | A Fuller Life Together.| MeetMindful | A Fuller Life Together
Teaching children the value of apologizing, even for accidents, fosters responsibility, empathy, and humility. Learn why| Chronicles of a Babywise Mom
If a problem has a solution, there is no need to worry. If a problem does not have a solution, there is no need to worry.~the Dalai Lama Worry is so ingrained in most of us that we are not even aware of the “worry loop” spinning in the background of our thoughts. At least […]| Galen Pearl
“The benign prerogative of pardoning” At the birth of the United States, Alexander Hamilton argued in Federalist 74 that “Humanity and good policy conspire to dictate, that the benign prerogative of pardoning should be as little as possible fettered or embarrassed.” Yet, long before Trump and Biden’s recent pardons, the pardoning power has been controversial…| Blog of the APA
The reality of who Jesus is neatly unfolds for us in Mark 2. Read carefully and take note of how He began to tell people of His eternal identity. There are a number of characteristics of the Son that we can see here. He shows Himself to be the Forgiver of sins, the Physician who […] The post Forgiver, Healer, Bridegroom and Rest appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
I seem to meet more and more Christians who have no-contact relationships with members of their family or people they once considered close friends. Some grievance or wound—something that has cause…| Daniel Seabaugh
When we realize the inestimable value of our sins being imputed to the Lord in exchange for His Righteousness being imputed to us, we will not hesitate to avail ourselves of His abundant Grace in order to walk from faith to faith in His promises, thus receiving imparted Righteousness and revealing the One Who IS our Righteousness! The post “Seeking HIS Righteousness” appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Tad R. Callister’s book The Infinite Atonement.| LDS Living
Conflict resolution skills are the key to healing relationships and overcoming divides. Discover proven techniques that can create lasting peace.| Public Square Magazine
Ransom is a shocking word. We relate it to a cash payment made on behalf of someone kidnapped by evil people and given an option for survival based on the sacrifice made by another. Even so, Jesus …| A Tree Firmly Planted
The Lord Jesus Christ has finished the work needed to reconcile us to God and to atone for our sins. Once He ascended to Heaven, He did what no other high priest had ever done under the Old Covenant: He sat down; He rested from His labors on our behalf. But He did more: He raised us up together with Him and seated us at the Right Hand of the Father so that we could enter HIS rest, even right now while we are on the earth! Let's enjoy this rest and the blessed quiet that He has promised to all...| GGWO Church Baltimore
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). We have no idea how deeply damaging the unconfessed sin in our life is. But we also cannot imagine how powerful and wise God's forgiveness and cleansing will be. Stop Hidi| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Luke 23 is the chapter of the Cross. It, to me, is best described as a chapter of sound, of voices mostly. It requires reading with our imagination. We have to let our minds hear all that happens. Jesus has been betrayed, arrested, denied. He stood disowned. His own people have purposed to forsake Him. […] The post The Sounds of the Cross appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
Nazi comparisons in politics mislead, distort history, and polarize. These flawed arguments derail discourse and deepen divisions in modern society.| Public Square Magazine
Narcissism and faith collide as the truth of feeling chosen battles the lie of ego. Discover how embracing true discipleship can fill the void and transform your soul.| Public Square Magazine
Life can be A LOT. The whirlwind of daily expectations from others or ourselves can be overwhelming at times. As I’ve grown older, I’ve been better able to appreciate how complex managing a growing family truly is and give myself the grace to not be perfect. We are all faced with situations that smack us… Read More The post The Grace to Grow appeared first on Learn From Autistics.| Learn From Autistics
The idea of atonement is a deeply theological idea and is linked to the practice of forgiveness. There are many theologies of atonement in a number of religions. There is not one view. Similarly, with theories of forgiveness and learning. Yet, we see recently, Dekker drifting into the theological sphere as if there is one […]| SafetyRisk.net
It is important to know that every sin leads to Hell — even a sin as seemingly “small” as eating one bite of a forbidden fruit. There is no sin which, in the eyes of God, is "forgivable" in the sense of being too small or petty for God to care about. Because God is completely light (good), he has ze| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
I would rather die than have anyone deprive me of my ground for boasting (1 Corinthians 9:15). What is the ground for Paul’s boasting? It is the “gospel of Christ” (1 Corinthians 9:12). The gospel of Christ is centered on Jesus Himself—His perfect humanity, His full deity, the salvation that He perf| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy (Matthew 5:7). Implicit in Jesus' promise is this reality: the merciful recognize their own need for mercy. Otherwise, how could Jesus' promise hold any weight? If I don't need mercy, then what good is there in promising me mercy? But if I see m| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy la…| A Collection of Prayers
There are many prayers that you can use before, during and after confession here is an explanation of several of these prayers.| About Catholics
You have already asked what love is. Forgiveness is just as difficult. Learn to pity, and find, if not justification, then an explanation for the actions of those who have hurt you, and always put …| Orthodox in the District
Seeing without Judging: Passing through the Doors of Perception Introduction: The Last Judgment The ancient tradition that the world will be consumed in fire at the end of six thousand years is true. as I have heard from Hell.For the cherub with his flaming sword is hereby commanded to leave his guard at the tree of […]| thehumandivinedotorg
Today’s post is our 5th on Jesus’s model prayer. If you need/want to catch up on the previous posts, here are the links: “Hallowed Be Your Name,” “May Your Kingdom Com…| Like An Anchor
SEEK 39 – Forgiveness Question: To what extent does God forgive? Bible Reading: Luke 23:26-43 Text: “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” To know that you …| TheWeeFlea.com
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire suggests we are first meant to pity and forgive, not fight, our enemies.| Christ and Pop Culture
I never tire of trying to persuade people that the University of Kentucky has the greatest basketball tradition in the history of collegiate basketball. Whenever the subject comes up, I repeat, wit…| Theology Along the Way
Learn how forgiveness isn’t about forgetting but about healing, growing, and setting boundaries for a brighter, more peaceful future.| Baggage Reclaim with Natalie Lue
Fr. Mike Schmitz's Ultimate Guide to Confession addresses all your questions about this sacrament and heals your relationship with God.| Ascension Press Media
Shame, regret, and failure tells one story. But the truest story is grace. The post The Truest Story is Grace appeared first on winncollier.com.| winncollier.com
Forgiveness is difficult to do. I mean to really forgive, not just spout the words, “I forgive you”. Thebarrier to achieving total forgiveness is resentment.| Lisa Fontanella
“Stop fighting! You are brother and sister, you are going to have to forgive each other!” I can quote many of the sayings my mother would say. But her remarks every time my brothers and I would fig…| Frassati Reflections
