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When I sin back.

By On May 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

When she sins against me and I react without grace it’s because of her. Or at least, that’s what I tell myself. After all, I wouldn’t be bitter or angry or frustrated if she hadn’t…

But James has something different to say:

James asks the question, “What causes fights [...]

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When she sins against me.

By On May 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I hate it when she doesn’t listen. talks about me. forgets. is late. tries to control me. says things like that. has unreasonable expectations.

And I react. And my reaction isn’t gracious.

My reaction is the thoughts that go through my mind even as I smile at her. It’s when [...]

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Forgiving Christians.

By On March 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

There is a particular difficulty and a particular necessity when it comes to forgiving other Christians.

The difficulty for me is this: She should have known better. She’s a Christian. She’s supposed to treat me like Christ treated others. And she didn’t.

But here’s why it particularly necessary: When Jesus hung on the bloody cross, [...]

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Forgiving is not optional.

By On March 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Sometimes I find it hard to forgive. Especially if she knew better. Especially if she has done it before. Especially if she doesn’t seem sorry enough. But forgiving is not optional for Christians.

“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their [...]

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