Forgiveness

Preventing Offenses from Turning into Bitterness

Preventing Offenses from Turning into Bitterness

Bitterness, Forgiveness, Grace, Restoration
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Our Pastor is teaching on “Offenses and Fences,” which got me thinking about a quote I read that rings true: “We judge ourselves on our intentions and others on their actions.” It’s impossible to understand another person’s intentions truly. Our perspective and actions develop using several factors, including our personal experiences. And friend, our personal experiences are so varied. Not only that, but how we react to those experiences is unique. You know what I…

Freedom From Bitterness: Jesus’ Seventy Times Seven | EP 51

Freedom From Bitterness: Jesus’ Seventy Times Seven | EP 51

Boundaries, Forgiveness, Healing, Podcast
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Does Jesus’ command to forgive “seventy times seven” seem impossible? In Carmen’s unique way, she unfolds how following this command might look in real life and how its pursuit impacts bitterness in our hearts.  Verses used: Matthew 18.21-22 James 1.5 Ephesians 4.32 Links: Kristine and Carmen’s Podcast: Did I Forgive Even Though I Can’t Forget? – https://carmenhorne.com/2023/11/did-i-forgive-even-though-i-cant-forget-ep22/ Carmen’s blog posts: Forgiveness and Trust Are Not The Same – https://carmenhorne.com/2019/02/does-forgiving-you-mean-i-must-trust-you/ Why Does Forgiveness Feel So Risky? – https://carmenhorne.com/2014/10/why-does-forgiveness-feel-so-risky/

How to Keep Bitterness from Taking Root in My Heart | EP32

How to Keep Bitterness from Taking Root in My Heart | EP32

Forgiveness, Healing, Podcast
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Hebrews 12:15 (ESV) says, “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled.” God’s Word tells us how dangerous bitterness can be. So when bitterness tries to take root in our hearts, what can we do to stop it? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine look at the foundation of the word “bitterness” in Scripture…