Now That’s A Love Story
When we’ve been deeply wounded, forgiveness isn’t usually our first reaction. Rather, we seek justice, validation, maybe even revenge. At 22, I found myself in the unfamiliar world of ministry,...
Author: Lindsey Zarob
Resist Shifting Your Weight
It’s common for people to owe someone something. You go out for a meal with a friend. Rather than split the bill, you say you’ll Venmo them the money later. Maybe you send it right away. Maybe it...
With God All Things Are Possible
Forgiving someone who has deeply wronged us may be one of the most difficult things Jesus commands us to do. Our cries for justice often start small.
Lord, help me forgive my imperfection.
I hate it when I make a mess. I’m especially bothered by it when I’m unhurried and intentionally being careful. The other night, while setting the coffee maker for the morning, I nicked a heaping...
Call Me Mara
We are in a sermon series about forgiveness. We know God does not sin—so how do we handle our anger toward Him? In today’s passage, Naomi blamed God for her considerable misfortune.
I Forgive You
Sunday morning, I’m driving to Willow, and a red pick-up cuts me off. I hit the brake and swear—not swerve. Moments earlier, the driver had sped ahead of me then blinked the left turn signal.
Saved by Faith & Forgiveness
A few years ago, a guy named Carl (not his real name) hired me because I had the skills and experience he lacked but needed for a large family-owned food company. From day one, he viewed me as a...
I’m Sorry you feel that way…
I struggle to forgive people who aren’t sorry. Even if they use the word “sorry” by some remote chance, the statement itself takes no responsibility. “I’m sorry you are upset.” The...
Witness
Eyewitness testimony has long been considered among the strongest types of evidence in court cases. Someone’s guilty or innocent verdict often hinges on what an eyewitness swears they saw the...