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We must forgive with an open heart and without condition.

As much as we want our side of the story to be told, the bottom line is, the truth will eventually come out. And God will use the situation to bring about something even greater. We simply have to trust Him.

We can forgive others because we have been forgiven.

If He could forgive me for the things I have done, how can I not forgive someone else?

The really cool thing about redemption is this: it isn’t just a one-time deal! Jesus can redeem us every day – anytime, anyplace.

Jesus Christ has dealt with our shame, and now we can live in freedom!

How are you preparing for the coming of the Savior?

If Jesus can forgive the most hurtful of betrayals, we can too with prayer and a willing heart.

No matter what you’ve done in your life, God is bigger than that. He can forgive anything and is ready and willing!

Memories are timeless treasures, reminders of love shared, and celebrations of God’s faithfulness.

We may be tempted to take the easy way out when we feel pain, hurt, uneasiness, discomfort or trouble. But because of what Jesus endured on the cross, we can trust in Him and His sacrifice and stand strong.

Jesus did this for us. He took our punishment upon Himself so that we could be freed from our sin.

By His grace we are forgiven and freed.

You have a choice – run or return.

Lead us, Lord, in the way that is everlasting!

They stood face to face with the One who knew them best; all their shame on full display. They had two choices: deny everything and the one who accused them, or admit their wrongs and ask for forgiveness.

Because we’ve been forgiven, we can forgive.

So what do we do? If we have been forgiven so great a debt, one that we cannot repay, time and time again, what should we do when someone wrongs us? Forgive.

As brothers and sisters in Christ, we must lay aside our flesh and follow the Lord’s lead.

As a child of God, I have been forgiven of my sins. My debt has been paid. I am no longer guilty before the almighty God.

Today, maybe you are running from something. You need refuge. God promises to be our refuge, our help in times of trouble, if we just trust in Him.

Nurturing those hurts and offenses will keep you from enjoying the fullness of God’s peace and joy.

Showing grace and mercy to someone who has caused deep hurt is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do.

God doesn’t intend for us to live in bondage to our past sins.

When you’re haunted by the sins of your past, keep moving forward to Christ.

No matter what you’ve done, he’s waiting with open arms.

It’s the ultimate story of forgiveness and reconciliation with one exception: Jesus and the cross.

He is God, and there’s nothing done on our own strength that we can boast about.

God is sovereign and forgiving, so quit performing CPR on your hurt and pain.

Prayer should be our first reaction and not our last resort.

God is in the business of restoring sinners.

Every person who makes even one step toward God will see, that God has been there the entire time waiting.

Things rarely improve where grace doesn’t make the first move.

No matter how prepared anyone else is, you’re the one God chose for the job.

Your gifts are not an accident and the passions you hold are not just distractions.

Forgiveness is a huge key to freedom, both giving it and asking for it.

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