If we boast of being a child of God, forgiveness will be our greatest gift to others. Forgiveness is at the heart of our relationship with Jesus Christ. How can we boast of that relationship and withhold the one thing that brings the heart of God closest to us? We should be willing to extend the same forgiveness that God has given us. Instead of anger and bitterness we choose joy and peace. To hurt and be hurt is a human trait. We will hurt each other but we don’t have to

On the cross of Jesus, nearly 2000 years ago, Jesus said, “It is finished.” Victory was declared and reconciliation began. It was the victory promised when Jesus was born and the angels declared, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14) Were they saying Jesus came to create peace among men? The peace God spoke of was not among men, but between God and man. Sin is no longer the real issue; the price has been what? PAID IN FULL! The p

It is impossible to go through this life without feeling that someone has wronged you. Because you are human, your natural instinct yells vengeance-vengeance only to get back at that person and to make it right…somewhat. But God wants more from you. God desires for you to have a heart filled with what? God wants me to have a heart filled with… name a few things… 1. Now 2. And 3. Again Think about a time when someone has tried to harm you or your reputation. How did y

Jacob and Esau were twin boys born to Isaac and Rebekah. The Bible tells us that Esau was born before Jacob. Jacob was born holding on to his older brother’s heel. The twins were different. Jacob was “a quiet man.” Esau was “a skillful hunter.” Esau had the special honor of being first born and as such had the birthright given to the oldest son which was to be a double portion of his father’s inheritance. One day Esau returned exhausted from hunting and wanted some ste

In Ephesians 4 we are instructed how to walk out our relationship with Christ and one another. When we follow Christ, it directly reflects in all relationships. Our relationship with Jesus began when He forgave us unconditionally. Jesus commands us, not just suggests, that we forgive others in the same manner He forgave us...whether they deserve it or not. While it may be very challenging to forgive someone that has hurt us so deeply, it is because Jesus wants you to experien