Forgiveness

Adult and Teen Resources

Articles — Everyday Living

• Do-Over! - Everyone wants a second chance, and all it takes is a change in thought. If we stopped worrying about the situation or the mistakes we've made and focus on God, we will feel the instantaneous change in our thought, which will be reflected in our lives.
• The Power of Forgiveness - It is easy to think we are doing others a favor by forgiving them. In actuality, we are doing ourselves a favor. We bless everyone, including ourselves, by forgiving others.
• Turn the Other Cheek...Towards God - Is it practical to "turn the other cheek" these days? The answer may be surprising. It requires strength.
• Two Brothers Reunited - The Story of Jacob and Esau - Two brothers reunited - the story of Jacob and Esau.

Guests — Everyday Living

• Immaculée Ilibagiza – Author and Speaker; Genocide Survivor - Immaculée Ilibagiza, survived the 1994 Rwandan genocide, living in a bathroom for 91 days in silence. Learn how she came to know God, found her prayers answered, discovered what it means to forgive, loves and forgives freely, and is sharing her story with others.
• Maya Dietz – U.S. Foreign Service Diplomat - Maya Dietz, a U.S. Diplomat in the Foreign Service, talked about her experiences while she served in Rwanda -- working to build relationships, communicate through the language barrier, and write the human rights report; living among people who trusted God to fulfill even their basic provisions; proving herself as a woman; seeing the need for and the benefit of forgiveness in the reconciliation process; and following a career based on her desire to serve, which was motivated by Jesus' words and actions.
• Rob Miller – Screenwriter - Rob Miller reveals how inspiration from the Bible has influenced his writing, helped him overcome challenges, and shaped his career.

Healing Messages — Everyday Living

• Forgiving a Friend Who Has Betrayed You - Have you ever been betrayed? Learn how you can forgive and love again.
• A Police Officer Learns Love and Forgiveness - A policeman shares how he learned to be forgiving and compassionate at work.
• Rob Miller Trusts God with His Career - Rob Miller tells how God helps him pursue his dream of becoming a screenwriter.

Parenting — Everyday Living

• Forgive and Forget? - Holding grudges, getting even, mean responses, never forgiving - these build tension in any home. Teaching forgiveness will bless your family's way of life now and going forward.
• Why Should I Forgive? - Learn how to change "Shame on you!" to "I forgive you!" Bible verses help us understand how and why it's so important to forgive rather than to hold a grudge.

Book Reviews — Everyday Living

• Left to Tell and Led by Faith by Immaculée Ilibagiza with Steve Erwin - Immaculée Ilibagiza survived the 1994 Rwandan genocide and shares her journey in two heartfelt books. Amid the horror, she finds God. Letting His love guide and guard her, she moves forward – and ultimately learns to forgive.

Identity — Teen Time

• Do-Over! - Everyone wants a second chance, and all it takes is a change in thought. If we stopped worrying about the situation or the mistakes we've made and focus on God, we will feel the instantaneous change in our thought, which will be reflected in our lives.
• The Power of Forgiveness - It is easy to think we are doing others a favor by forgiving them. In actuality, we are doing ourselves a favor. We bless everyone, including ourselves, by forgiving others.

Making a Difference — Teen Time

• Giving Gifts that Touch Lives - Need gift ideas? Here are gifts to give to yourself, your friends, and even to opponents or enemies, which can bring peace and healing.