by John Avant | Jul 30, 2023 | Forgiveness, Presidents Column, Say Yes to God, Six Responses to God
I hope these meditations on the six responses to God—which we believe to be precursors to revival in our lives—have been helpful to you! Each one of us has a responsibility to seek revival in our own lives, and to know how to help others join the movement of God. So...
by Bill Elliff | Apr 16, 2020 | Church Leadership, Forgiveness, Personal Growth, Six Responses to God
“May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD avenge me on you; but my hand shall not be against you.” (1 Samuel 24:12 NASB). Everyone gets hurt. If you haven’t been hurt yet, just keep breathing … it will happen. Once hurt, you must decide how you will...
by Dan Jarvis | Feb 13, 2020 | Forgiveness, Say Yes to God, Six Responses to God
An Open Letter to Any Who Have Loved and Lost. Dear Suffering Friend, I wish there were words that could reverse the many tears you have shed. Experiencing loss of those we love is, I think, the worst pain a human can endure. The causes of loss are many—drugs,...
by Life Action | May 1, 2018 | Forgiveness, Say Yes to God, Six Responses to God
Grudges are destructive. We’ve all seen the wreckage. Some have lost friends because of hurts that were never resolved. A former friend becomes just that—a former friend, a persona non grata, because one hurt the other and forgiveness was never sought or granted....
by Dr. Richard Fisher | Nov 10, 2015 | Forgiveness, Six Responses to God
We know that forgiveness is at the heart of God’s gracious love. It’s the practical outworking of God’s plan to redeem and restore mankind. “What? I thought forgiveness was a gift! God may not forgive me after all? God’s Word...
by Dan Jarvis | Nov 10, 2015 | Forgiveness, Six Responses to God
Let’s say I do it. I choose. “I . . . um . . . I . . . forgive . . . you.” There. I said it. Have I now forgiven as Christ forgave me? I’ve started, which is probably the hardest part. I’ve ignored my emotions that still scream for...
