Forgiveness

Watch this video series that uses lessons from the account of Samson to teach you about your strengths.

The Source of My Strengths

1 John 4:7-21 teaches us much about the love of God. The Apostle John gives us the gospel’s definition of God’s love, and he reminds us of how, through the gospel, God permanently displayed His love to us. In this passage John also reminds us of how the gospel empowers us to demonstrate to God, and to others, this love of God in our own Christian lives. 

The Love of God

This three-day Bible plan explores courage in our spiritual lives, emphasizing choices, forgiveness, and imagination. It highlights how courageous faith transforms our relationship with God. Participants are encouraged to embrace this faith by making empowered choices, forgiving others, and visualizing their God-given potential, leading to fulfilled, spiritually enriched lives through practical steps, prayers, and scriptural insights.

The Trilogy of Courage

Sometimes we feel that if we forgive those who’ve hurt us, we’re saying that what’s happened is okay – like we’re just lying down and taking it, being a doormat, condoning what they've done. But nothing could be further from the truth. Let these six devotionals show you what forgiveness is – and what it’s not – and how it's always the answer to setting you free.  

Does Forgiving Make You a  Doormat? 

What happens to us spiritually, emotionally, and physically when we withhold forgiveness? What are the benefits of forgiveness? Through the Scriptures and medical findings, Dr. Magdalena Battles shows how you can gain freedom from pain and bitterness through extending forgiveness through the grace of God, even if the other person never apologizes. Dr. Battles also discusses repeat offenders and what you can do to protect yourself from future offenses.

The Benefits of Forgiveness

Jesus is the bridge to eternal life. Without Him, it's as if we’re standing on one side of the Grand Canyon. Death is coming for us and we need to get to the other side to safety. We see that It's too far to jump and there's no way we can cross on our own. However, imagine a bridge suddenly appearing that spans the Grand Canyon. A bridge to life!

Bridge to Life

You can’t understand the Christian life unless you understand grace. It is the heart of your faith and your relationship to God. In this series, Pastor Rick helps you understand the many expressions of grace so you will not just understand it but experience it and the joy it brings.

"Good News About Grace" in American Sign Language

This devotional is where ‘psychology meets scripture’ on the topic of forgiveness. Oftentimes, we passively forgive an offender, with a simple ‘I forgive you’, however, the challenge comes when you are reminded of their offence every time you see them. Or when you find it hard to get rid of that negative memory. Sometimes these recurring memories and feelings make you question whether you have really forgiven them or not.

Psychology of Forgiveness

Life with God is a process, not a formula. In today’s culture, which is often hyper-focused on productivity, it can be tempting to see our journey of spiritual formation as a series of tasks on a to-do list. In this reading plan, we will look closer at Paul's testimony of transformation. His story of freedom in Christ provides us with six components common to every spiritual journey.