“Imprecatory Psalms” refers to those Psalms that cry out for the judgment of evil people. These Psalms raise a number of questions in how we apply them to our own lives. Can it be Christian to ask God to pray…
How Can I Forgive Myself?
One forgiveness question that often comes up is, “How can I forgive myself?” Here’s what I say in Unpacking Forgiveness: If you are asking, “How can I forgive myself?” it is probably in reference to mistakes you have made in…
Bonhoeffer on Wrongly Avoiding Conflict
We live in a culture that prefers to bury sin rather than properly admonish. Consider this quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Nothing can be more cruel than the tenderness that consigns another to his sin. Nothing can be more compassionate than…
Self-Forgetfulness (Getting off the mental gerbil wheel)
Many find “self-forgetfulness” to be one the most of difficult aspects of “unpacking forgiveness.” They want to move on from the wounds they have given or received. They want to stop thinking about it. But, the more they want to…
Forgiveness Quiz: A Free Book for South America
Okay, it’s time to get really serious about South America. You will see according to the map at the right that people from Egypt, South Africa, China, and even Scotland have participated in the Forgiveness Quiz. (Click here to enter…
C.S. Lewis on Repentance and Forgiveness
Christianity tells people to repent and promises them forgiveness. It therefore has nothing (as far as I know) to say to people who do not know they have done anything to repent of and who do not feel they need…
25 Affirmations About Forgiveness
Ray Pritchard has posted 25 affirmations about forgiveness. If you’re struggling to unpack forgiveness it would be worthwhile to read through this list and choose a few points on which to meditate. I really like some of the points Ray…
Praying for Justice
Given that we know we are sinners, it can be difficult to pray for justice when we are injured by another party. All our righteousness is as filthy rags. So, how can we plead our case before God? In a…
To Whom Do You Need to Direct This Forgiveness Question?
Tell me, how are we going to face the Day of Judgment? The sun is witness that it has gone down on our anger not one day, but many a long year. St. Jerome, in a letter written to his…
And, The Quiz Goes On . . .
If you haven’t done so already, you are invited to participate in “The Forgiveness Quiz.” (Click here). The map to the right shows the location of different people who have participated. I was really excited to see pins in South…