Defining Forgiveness: Six Things Forgiveness is Not (part two)

People often fail to forgive another person because they misunderstand the meaning of forgiveness. This post is part three of a three part series defining forgiveness.

Defining Forgiveness: Six Things Forgiveness is Not (part one)

People often fail to forgive another person because they misunderstand the meaning of forgiveness. This post is part two of a three part series defining forgiveness.

Defining Forgiveness - Three Things That Forgiveness Is

People often fail to forgive because they don’t understand what forgiveness is. This brief article defines forgiveness in simple terms.

Could Poverty Help us Forgive? Henri Nouwen

Henri Nouwen takes a radical look at both hospitality and forgiveness. If you have nothing, you are free to give and forgive everything. A reflection from his book, Show Me The Way.

Overcoming Darkness by Absorbing the Sin of Others

How to forgive is modeled for us by Jesus. Jesus bore our sins so that we can bear the sins of others… absorbing their sin against us like a sponge. Can you believe God for that?

Overcoming Darkness by Forgiving Others

Choosing not to forgive an offender makes sense. But if that’s your choice, you are only adding to your pain. Forgiveness frees you from you hurt and opens you to a new life.

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.

Forgiven by God: How Guilt Can Block God's Forgiveness

When your life gets out of control and filled with guilt and regret, you may think that there is no way to God’s forgiveness. But there is hope. You can start over.

faith, God, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichApril 26, 2017forgiven, Forgiveness, guilt, regretComment

Stop Punishing Yourself and Find God's Forgiveness

When you have failed greatly or often, it’s easy to punish yourself hoping to gain back acceptance with God and people. But there’s a better solution. Let this brief meditation encourage you today.

forgiveness, God's loveF. Remy DiederichMarch 30, 2017ForgivenessComment

Your New Life Starts Here: God's Forgiveness

Sometimes past regret causes us to want to give up on life. But what if you could be forgiven and start your life over? Read an excerpt from the book, Starting Over, finding God’s forgiveness when you find it hard to forgive yourself.

faith, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichMarch 25, 2017Eliot Spitzer, Forgiveness, starting overComment

Trump's Apology and Cheap Grace

Restoring broken relationships is an art. It often begins with an apology. But too often our apologies miss the mark like a recent apology from Donald Trump. Let’s learn from his mistakes.

relationships, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichOctober 15, 2016apology, Forgiveness, Trump, bad apologyComment

Unconditional Forgiveness: Is it Biblical?

Unconditional forgiveness is the believe that you forgive someone even if they show no sign of remorse or change. Is this biblical?

forgivenessF. Remy DiederichAugust 15, 2016Forgiveness, relationships, unconditional Comments

Six Ways to Rebuild Trust

When you’ve broken the trust of someone you love, how to you rebuild their trust in you? Here are six practical steps you can start today.

relationships, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichMarch 14, 2016apology, Forgiveness, trustComment

Reframe Your Offender: Day 35

When you’ve been hurt, it’s easy to think that your offender is in control. Your only defense is anger and resentment. But forgiveness can set you free from your past.

Anger and the Making of a Hard Heart

How do you express your anger? Do you blow up or clam up? This post takes a look at the impact of not dealing with your anger and what to do about it.

faith, mental health, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichMay 8, 2013anger, Forgiveness, anger managementComment

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.