Forgiveness is not only misunderstood; sometimes it’s missed altogether. Many people go their entire lives without giving much thought to forgiveness or even experiencing it. Because, well, who needs it? This is an easy mental trap to fall into. It’s easy to think you could go through life without forgiving yourself or others and still be just fine. But the reality is, you aren’t fine unless you are free…
Fall Into Forgiveness Part 4: When to Ask for Forgiveness
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…
Fall Into Forgiveness Part 3: The Ever-Present Reality of Forgiveness
I was born and raised in a Christian home with Christian notions of forgiveness. And while my beliefs have certainly evolved since my childhood, I feel I would be remiss if I didn’t discuss my thoughts on forgiveness as it relates to the Christian faith. Now, if Christianity makes you want to run for the the hills, I’m not going to stop you. I understand you may have been deeply hurt or even traumatized by a Christian in the past. So, if this is at all triggering for you, please feel free to stop reading here.