Tag Archives: resentment

“She said she was sorry for at least the tenth time. Each time that I forgive, she changes for a little while but then goes right back to her old behavior. I know I am supposed to forgive as I am a Christian.” Does the above sound familiar? I encounter ...

Gnawing distractions or unexpected situations can drive us against the grain of God’s will upon our lives. Take for example someone who has suffered a loss of a job. They can either be grateful for the amount of time they were employed or they may allow a root of indignation ...

It is easy to harden our hearts.  We start thinking it’s safer to be seasoned and tough–thick skin will protect us from being hurt or feeling pain in the future.  It makes sense, right?  If we toughen up, then the pain, rejection and injustices won’t sting as much next time.  It’s a struggle, a ...

“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”  (2 Chronicles 7:14) Earlier this week I spoke about two little words “If you” ...

Anger. Frustration. Embarrassment. Betrayal. The words flashed across my heart like a neon sign in rapid succession. I knew the problem was mine to fix, but my initial reaction was anger. Why should they care? How is it their business? Who made them the judge? Like a ship warring on ...