(The following is the October 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Hebrews 8 and pay close attention to verses 7-13.) Are you guilty of holding someone’s previous actions against them indefinitely? If someone treats us unjustly or intentionally hurts us, it’s consistent with sinful human nature to remember …
Tag: Forgiveness
Jesus Can Remove the Weight of Sin
(The following is the June 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 8 and pay close attention to verses 1-2.) Bear with me as we take an unpleasant trip down memory lane. Think back through your life as far as you can remember and recall as …
Forgiving Others
(The following is the January 21 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 18 and pay close attention to verses 21-35.) Forgiving others is difficult. We may hold a grudge or seek revenge when someone hurts us. Peter asked Jesus, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive …
3 Thoughts About New Beginnings
[Note: I was asked to speak at a church gathering earlier today on the topic of "New Beginnings." What follows is a slightly modified version of that talk.] It’s a new year - a natural time for us to think about new beginnings, a time to say goodbye to some things and to initiate positive …
Reconciliation
A few weeks ago I saw a Facebook post from someone I follow that read: "Whoever apologizes first is bravest. Whoever forgives first is strongest. Whoever forgets first is happiest." A Web search will reveal other slight variations of the quote. I'm not sure to whom the quote should be attributed, but it's wise regardless of …
