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JUST SAYING “I FORGIVE YOU” IS NOT ENOUGH. FORGIVENESS IS THE WILLFUL INTERNAL DECISION TO RELEASE ALL RESENTMENT, ANGER, AND BLAME TOWARD SOMEONE WHO HURT YOU.

06/06/26 Several weeks ago, I heard a retired 4-Star Army General use the word “obfuscate” several times. I admit that if my sweet wife had asked me what “obfuscate” meant, I would not have been able to tell her. That’s … Continue reading →

06/05/26 Daniel 1:9-10: We just read that Daniel made up his mind not to eat the food and wine given to him by the king. He asked the superintendent for permission to eat other things instead. How did this happen? … Continue reading →

Romans 1:9-10: Paul had just told the Roman believers that everywhere he went, he heard them spoken of, for their faith in God was becoming known around the world. That’s why he thanked God through Jesus the Christ for this … Continue reading →

06/03/26 Psalm 10:5-6 David had just complained to God that these wicked men, so proud and haughty, seem to think that God is dead. They would never think of looking for Him! Yet, says David, “His ways are always prospering; … Continue reading →

06/02/26 Colossians 1:10-12 The apostle Paul has just told the Colossian believers that ever since he first heard about them, he has kept on praying and asking God to help them understand what He wants them to do to become … Continue reading →

Lamentations 1:9: Jeremiah lamented that Jerusalem had sinned so horribly that she is being tossed away like dirty rags. All who honored her despise her now, for they have seen her stripped naked and humiliated. She groans and hides her … Continue reading →

05/30/26 A few years ago, I was on Pakistan Airlines on my way to Lahore. Just as the plane was about to take off, a voice over the loudspeakers asked us to bow our heads for prayer. The speaker started … Continue reading →

05/29/26 Ecclesiastes 1:12-13 Solomon “Teacher” had just informed the residents of Jerusalem that if people don’t remember what happened long ago, in the future, they will not remember what is happening now. And later, others will not remember what those … Continue reading →

05/28/26 Philippians 1:8 The apostle Paul has just shared how natural it is that he feels as he does about them, for they hold a very special place in his heart. After all, Paul says, we have shared together the … Continue reading →