Why Can't I Forgive? - the secret to forgiveness

Forgiveness is hard, leading people to ask: Why can’t I forgive? There are reasons for that. And there is a simple shift in thinking that can help you to forgive.

The Anger of Personal Tragedy - Day 15

This post continues the series looking at how to overcome a setback. Today we look at the anger that comes from experiencing a tragic event.

faith, religion and spirituality, angerF. Remy DiederichNovember 11, 2013grief, Jerry Sittser, loss, trauma, tragedy Comment

Anger and Secondary Losses - Day 12

Many people get stuck in anger because they are unaware of the secondary losses associated with their anger. This post explores secondary losses.

anger, faith, recovery, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichNovember 4, 2013anger, grief, loss, grief and loss Comments

Can you forgive and still feel anger?

Many people struggle with feelings of anger even after they believe they have forgiven their offender. Can anger and forgiveness coexist? This article takes a look at this important question.

Forgiving Murder - The Ann Grosmaire Shooting

anger, faith, forgivenessJanuary 7, 2013Forgiveness, Kate Grosmaire, New York Times Comment

Forgiveness Offers A Better Path

anger, faith, forgiveness, recoveryJune 30, 2012change, Forgiveness, offended Comments

How to Be Forgiven - part one: admit

anger, forgiveness, recoveryJune 13, 2012admit, faith, Forgiveness, reconciliation Comments

Forgiving the Unforgivable

anger, faith, forgivenessJune 5, 2012Forgiveness, God, Miroslav Volf, Turning the other cheek, unforgiveable Comments

How to Forgive: Forgiveness is a Choice

anger, faith, forgivenessJune 2, 2012anger, bitterness, choices, Forgiveness Comments

How to Forgive: Remember There is a Nazi in You

anger, faith, forgivenessMay 28, 2012anger, evil, Forgiveness, God, humility, reconciliation Comments

How to Forgive: Setting Four Levels of Boundaries

anger, forgiveness, God, relationshipsMay 26, 2012anger, boundaries, Forgiveness, God, Henry Cloud Comments

How To Forgive: Set Boundaries

anger, faith, forgiveness, GodMay 25, 2012anger, boundaries, Forgiveness, Religion & Spirituality Comments

How to Forgive: Be the Hero

anger, faith, forgiveness, GodMay 23, 2012anger, broken relationships, Forgiveness, Jesus Comments

How Do I Forgive My Ex?

anger, divorce, faith, forgivenessMay 22, 2012anger, ex-husband, Forgiveness, God, relationships, Religion & Spirituality Comments

Raw Shame; Ten More Ways We Manifest the Pain of Shame

Shame is a powerful emotion that impacts us in many ways. What are some of the ways that shame manifests. Here are ten ways.

addiction, anger, faith, recoveryF. Remy DiederichApril 20, 2012Self-harm, shame, suicide, low self-worth Comments

The Anger Behind the Anger

A personal experience with my children helped me to learn something about anger. There are primary and secondary losses that cause our anger. Understanding them is the key to overcoming your anger.