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How to Forgive Your Spouse When It’s Not Easy

The Bible tells us to forgive unconditionally, but it doesn’t say we are to forget immediately. Sometimes it takes time to rebuild the trust that’s been lost.

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How to Forgive Your Spouse

Forgiving your spouse is never easy. It means letting go of an offense. It means giving grace instead of nurturing a grudge. How do you do that?

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How to Repent: A Guide to Forgiveness for your Kids

God cares far more about our response after we sin. Luckily, He’s created an opportunity for us to choose repentance and forgiveness after we sin.

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Avoid Bitterness By Finding Forgiveness

It is dangerous for you when you don’t choose to forgive others.

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Abortion Survivors: Does God Forgive Abortion?

Does God forgive abortion? To answer this question, we look to the Bible, those who are post-abortive, and abortion survivors.

When we ask our kids for forgiveness, we model a essential trait for life

Grace and Forgiveness in Parenting

Grace and forgiveness are necessary a healthy home and faith. Asking our children for forgiveness is an essential parenting trait.

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Should I Stay Or Go?: When Marriage Vows Are Betrayed

If you’re struggling with the difficult choice of whether to stay in a less than perfect marriage, the answer you seek feels heartbreakingly complicated. Because it is.

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The Freedom in Forgiveness

If you’re like many people, you may want to be free of past offenses, but you still carry bitter memories of or hard feelings toward those who have wronged you.

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Understanding Forgiveness: When You Don’t Know How

There is tremendous mercy and power in God’s forgiveness of her own sins.

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How to Find Forgiveness in Abortion Guilt

Far too many people suffer from abortion guilt in silence. This sense of isolation can cause a variety of issues. But there is always hope.

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Healing the Hurt of a Past Abortion

A lot of women feel hopeless about ever resolving the pain connected with their abortion. But healing is possible.

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Mom: Friend or Foe?

Ask the Lord to give you empathy for your mother, to help you understand, and to show you how you can love and support her in her struggles.

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Reconciliation is Still Possible

When there’s been a betrayal in a marriage, healing can take a long time. While waiting for restoration isn’t easy, God is willing to send you some help. John, Greg and Erin discuss how you can be patient in your marriage, when you’re hoping for reconciliation. Featuring Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs.

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When God Changes a Husband’s Heart

Even when things seem difficult in your marriage, it’s never too late for God to do a miracle. John and Greg discuss how seeking the Lord can make a big difference in your relationship. Featuring Jeff Scruggs.

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Leaving Homosexuality and Finding Forgiveness

Growing up in a single-parent home, Jackie Hill Perry learned very early that men were unpredictable and sometimes dangerous, while women were loving and safe. She felt same-sex attractions at an early age, and eventually pursued an active lesbian lifestyle. When she was 19 years old, God called Jackie to purity, which led her into …

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Accountability and Forgiveness

When your marriage faces a crisis, two of the most important things you need are supportive friends and to choose forgiveness. But what about when you don’t feel like forgiving? John talks with Erin and Greg about how forgiveness is a process and not a one time decision. Featuring Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jill Savage.

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Letting Them Make Mistakes

As your child grows, he or she will make mistakes. But instead of shielding them from all their errors, it’s best to let them try and learn. John and Danny offer encouragement to parents who are afraid to let their kids make decisions for themselves. Featuring Crystal Paine.

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The Roller Coaster of Recovery

When a marriage has been hurt by betrayal, the road of recovery takes time. It’s not an easy journey, but healing is possible with God’s help. John, Greg and Erin offer a healthy perspective for couples traveling the road to recovery. Featuring Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jill Savage.

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Grace for Your Child’s Mistakes

The Bible reminds us that God has shown us more grace than we deserve. As parents, we’re given a beautiful and unique opportunity to point our kids to His kindness and love. John and Danny discuss ways you can show your kid grace, even when he or she messes up. Featuring Crystal Paine.

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Model the First Steps in Forgiveness to Your Kids

Show your kids how to practice and receive forgiveness