In Part 3 of the “Fall Into Forgiveness” series, we looked at forgiveness as an ever-present reality. This begs the question: when, if ever, is it appropriate to ask for forgiveness? To answer that question, let’s start with a brief reminder of what forgiveness is in concrete terms…
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Fall Into Forgiveness Part 2: Forgiveness vs Revenge
Several years ago, I was working for a person with whom I rarely saw eye to eye. One morning, I walked into my office to find my boss had taken the liberty of rearranging my desk, including removing personal items, without asking or notifying me in advance. And if that weren’t enough, they explained away their actions with a slimy smile, insisting my office looked “unprofessional.” I was furious and even humiliated by their attempt at an unnecessary power play, and I wanted nothing more than revenge…
Fall Into Forgiveness Part 1: An Introduction to Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a frequently misunderstood concept; therefore, it is an infrequently experienced reality. Yes, forgiveness is a lived reality – one that I want you to experience, maybe for the first time, this fall. That’s why I’m writing this blog series, “Fall Into Forgiveness,” to help demystify this life changing concept…