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8 Favorite Bible Verses About Forgiving Others
Whether it was an intentional insult or an offhand rude comment, people are going to hurt you. And in all honesty, you’ll end up hurting other people too. Knowing this, it’s important to learn to practice forgiveness. Thankfully, the Bible has answers to all of our everyday problems, especially the topic of forgiveness. In this post, I’ll share with you some of my favorite Bible verses about forgiving others! Why Do We Need to Forgive Others? In order to make sense of the Bible verses on forgiveness, let’s first look at the reasons for forgiving others. Yes, forgiving others is important, but why do we need to forgive others? How…
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8 Benefits of Forgiving Others
Think back to a time when someone was really hurtful to you. What did they say or do to upset you? Whatever it was, thinking about the offense probably brings some of the same sad feelings back to you. It’s hard to get over when someone hurts us, especially when the sting is still in our hearts. It can be very difficult to forgive them. But it’s a good idea to remember that there are many benefits of forgiving others. What Does it Mean to Forgive Others? Before getting into the benefits of forgiveness, we need to go over its meaning. According to Webster’s Dictionary, forgiveness means to “give up…
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10 Benefits of Your Kids Becoming Adults
Raising kids is HARD! It’s the most difficult thing I’ve ever done in my life. I know other parents will agree. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears go into your kids becoming adults. A year ago we were celebrating the last of our kids’ high school graduation. Last week, my youngest turned 19 years old. With only two and a half years between all three of our kids, these coming-of-age moments have hit us hard and fast since they entered high school. As a parent, it seems like only yesterday we were bringing our oldest home from the hospital, signing our son’s adoption papers, and walking our youngest in…
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10 Excellent Bible Verses About Forgiving Yourself
If you’re having trouble forgiving yourself for past mistakes, then where can you turn to for help? Talking to someone that understands can help. So can reading books or watching TED talks all about forgiving yourself and moving on with life. But I’ve found, that one of the best sources on this topic is the Bible. In it, you can find advice and wisdom about any topic you could imagine. In this post, I will cover 10 Bible verses on forgiving yourself. What Does it Mean to Forgive Yourself? Before we get to the Bible verses, let’s talk about what self-forgiveness means. Forgiving yourself means admitting your mistakes, making peace…
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6 Simple Tips to Get Healthy Now
It’s January, and many people have just started their New Years’ resolutions. One of the most common resolutions people make is to get more healthy. Whether the goal is losing weight, exercising more, or simply eating less junk food, most of us have made a goal to get healthy at one time or another. Even though we know it’s important to take care of ourselves, getting healthy isn’t always easy. I’ve spent many hours scouring Pinterest or searching the internet for tips to get healthy. There’s so much out there, it can be hard to find what’s right for you. Why Should We Get Healthy? When thinking of tips to…
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Forgiving Yourself for Mistakes in 7 Steps
Have you ever had trouble forgiving yourself? If you’re anything like me, forgiving yourself for past mistakes has been a lifelong struggle! It’s a REAL struggle sometimes. Even now, after working through a lot of personal growth, I still find myself rolling old mistakes over and over again in my mind. That’s got me wondering- why is it so hard to forgive yourself for mistakes? Why do most of us struggle to forgive ourselves? Let’s dive right in and see what we can find out. Along the way, I’ll share with you 7 steps that I take to forgive myself and move on to a better life! What Does it…
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Move Forward by Setting Priorities in Life
Have you ever felt like you need to make a change? Maybe you feel like you’re in a rut. Or life might not be going the way you had hoped it would. We all feel like we need a change of pace at times. One way to reset our path and keep moving forward is by setting priorities in life. What is the Importance of Setting Priorities in Life? You might ask why it’s important to set priorities in life? It’s a simple question without a simple answer. The reasons are just as unique as the person setting them! Setting priorities can help us define what’s important, manage our…
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6 Steps to Finding Your Purpose in God
Have you ever asked God why you are here? Keep reading to learn how you can find your purpose in life.
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7 Exciting Steps to Stop Feeling Stuck in Life!
Have you ever felt stuck in life? I have many, many times in my life. When life seems to be dragging on and on, it’s easy to feel stuck in a rut. When you feel stuck in life, it’s easy to lose hope. Trust me, I’ve been there before. This loss of hope can make you feel like there’s no point in trying. But fortunately, there is hope. I’ve worked through feeling stuck and have made it to the other side. In this post, I’m thrilled to share with you the 7 steps I went through to stop feeling stuck and start loving my life! What Does it Mean to…
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6 Tips for Finding Joy in the Lord
Most of us are searching for more joy in our lives. With the everyday stress and sadness in this world, finding joy can seem almost impossible. The good news is that there’s a way to have lasting joy, no matter what we face in life. In the Bible, it says we can find true, overflowing joy by finding joy in the Lord. What Does it Mean to Find Joy in the Lord? Human beings are constantly on the search for joy and happiness. We were hard-wired this way. As humans, we often try to make our own joy. We look to people, status, and possessions to bring joy to our…
