THE NEED FOR FORGIVENESS Forgiveness is what we received when Jesus died on the cross for our sins. We didn’t receive it because we deserved it, but it was the gift of grace to us. As freely as we received it, we should give it. When we forgive someone, whether they deserved it or not, we somehow set ourselves free. We free ourselves from holding a grudge, and receive God’s ... Continue Reading
OUR NEW YEAR ’S RESOLUTION
GETTING OFF TO A GOOD START As we enter this New Year, I begin thinking of things I would like to do differently. It takes renewing my mind to think in a more positive way, and to include God in all my decisions. For God says in Jeremiah 29:11: “I know the thoughts I think toward you,” says the LORD, “thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a ... Continue Reading
Holidays – A Time Of Forgiveness?
During our lifetime we have many arguments, tiffs and differences of opinion in all sorts of relationships. Whether it is a marriage, a family, a friendship, work situation or just an acquaintance, it need not end in a breakdown of that relationship. What is the missing link that usually leads to the demise of a relationship? Most times it is a lack of forgiveness! Why do ... Continue Reading
Hope For The Future
What can give us hope in a fallen world? Have you ever been in a situation where you see no way out? You don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel and you live life anxiously because you don’t know what the future holds? WHAT CAN CAUSE ANXIETY? I believe it is what we rely on in life. Do we rely on God or on our own strength and understanding? Daily we are faced with new ... Continue Reading