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When It's Hard to Forgive
As Christians, we can excuse the unforgivable in others because God has excused the unforgivable in us.
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What It Means to Forgive
Thinking about forgiveness in terms of four basic decisions helps us forgive others the way God forgives us.

Was It Worth Fighting Over a Steak?
I knew I could either stand up for my rights and risk ruining the evening, or surrender it to God and trust Him.

It All Starts With the Cross
Kirk and Chelsea Cameron describe what has made their “Hollywood marriage” work.

The Freedom of Forgiveness
The result of obeying God and forgiving your spouse is not bondage, but freedom.

Don't Let Bitterness Poison Your Marriage
Over time, repeated hurts can build up to destroy a relationship, but these four suggestions can help you heal before the damage is done.

Love Renewed: The reconciliation of Clint and Penny Bragg
The reconciliation of Clint and Penny Bragg's marriage after an eleven-year divorce and a distance of over 3,000 coast-to-coast miles is nothing short of a modern-day miracle.

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We fight all the time and can't seem to get through conflicts without deep wounds. What do you recommend? View Dennis and Barbara Rainey's answer
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Choosing Forgiveness: Your Journey to Freedom
By Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Nancy Leigh DeMoss explains how forgiving like God is a choice that frees us from the burdens of bitterness, anger, and isolation. If you struggle with long-held hurts, God's truth and Nancy's wisdom hold help and healing for you.

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