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An encouraging story you don’t want to miss
No matter how long you’ve been a follower of Christ, forgiveness is never easy. Haddon Robinson shares a personal story of his own battle with Jesus’ words, “Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.”
How an appropriate view of our own sin changes how we respond to those who sin against us
When someone hurts us deeply, we can be tempted to withhold forgiveness. We choose instead to ask God for judgment upon that person. Join the group for a timely discussion on the Lord’s Prayer.
A story about sin, fairness, and grace
Sin comes with a cost, our mistakes often bring consequences. But does forgiveness wipe the entire slate clean? Biblical answers to important questions on forgiveness.
Is there a connection to needing bread for our body to survive, and needing forgiveness for our soul?
In Jesus’ teaching of the Lord’s Prayer, He says “Give us our daily bread and forgive us our debts . . .”
How can we offer forgiveness when we just don’t feel like it?
Forgiveness isn’t easy to give, especially when our wounds go deep. But when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, He expects us to forgive others to the same degree that He’s forgiven us. Let's look at the Lord’s Prayer to reveal how we can offer forgiveness when we just don’t feel like it.
Discover exactly what it means to offer and receive forgiveness
Some people say that to forgive is to forget. Others may argue that grace must be earned. A clarifying look at a difficult subject.
Let’s take a fresh look at “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us”
It’s never easy owning up to a mistake. But according to Haddon Robinson, it’s important to come before God, conscious of the sins we’ve committed.
An in-depth look at the Lord’s Prayer and community
Can you be a Christian all on your own? Or does the life of faith require community?
Looking at the Lord’s Prayer and the boundary lines God has set for our lives
As children, it’s tantalizing to neglect the warnings signs that say Keep Out! The thrill of adventure is greater than the fear of trespassing! Let's discuss ways that we as adults step over the boundary lines God has set for our lives.
An eye-opening discussion on forgiveness
Are there conditions to God’s forgiveness? Does our acceptance of grace mean we owe God something in return? Let's study the model Jesus gave for prayer, “Forgive us our debts as we forgive those indebted to us.”
Is forgiveness really that easy?
Nobody is perfect, and we all make mistakes. So, if God forgives our occasional errors in judgment, is sin really that big of a deal? Let's look at the Lord’s Prayer to see if God truly takes sin seriously.
Finding healing for a remorseful heart
Injuring others with a careless word or hurtful action can fill us with regret. Even after we receive forgiveness from those we’ve offended, it’s difficult to forgive ourselves! Find the principles of grace in praying “Forgive us our debts as we forgive those indebted to us.”
Let’s turn to Psalm 51 for direction on how to seek forgiveness from God and others
The problem of sin is like a two-edged sword, it can wound our relationships with others and our connection to God.
Discover the biblical keys to releasing personal pain and moving toward forgiveness
When unforgiven issues linger, it can feel like there’s a giant elephant in the room. How can we clear the air and restore the relationship with people we love?
Gain a fresh perspective on forgiveness
In the middle of a moral mess, King David left a lot of hurting people in his wake. Yet, the King only desired one Person’s forgiveness. Let's study the example of a monarch’s plea for grace, to discover principles for our own relationship with the Lord.
