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The truth that sets us free to forgive
A wonderful thought came to me: “Nothing and nobody can stop me from loving.”
I have been able to forgive many things during my life, some of them seemingly unforgivable. In one instance, though, forgiveness was especially hard.
For some time, an individual’s presence in my life had brought to our family hatred and division instead of love and unity, and lies and backstabbing instead of truth and respect. Even a dear friend of many years turned against me because of the lies that had been told. The dark threads of this subtle, undermining evil seemed to run through every aspect of my life.
As a result, I found it very difficult to put into practice Jesus’ counsel “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). Honestly, I just wanted this troublesome person out of my life and my thoughts.
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September 25, 2023 issue
View IssueEditorial
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Taking up the cross—a precious opportunity
Keith Wommack
Keeping Watch
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Forgiving and being forgiven through God’s grace
Karen Neff
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The truth that sets us free to forgive
Yvonne Prinsloo
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Bearing witness to God’s likeness
Blythe Evans
- Image and Inspiration
Kids
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Moonbeam
R. Kris Barthelmess
Healings
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Threat to vision reversed
Geri Mankey
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No more fears about money
Deborah Packer
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Praying for the world brings healing
Blanche Sabini
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Healing of knife wound to hand
Martha Moffett
Bible Lens
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Unreality
September 25–October 1, 2023
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Thanksgiving
2023
Letters & Conversations
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Letters & Conversations
Arthur Colyar, Carolyn Hook, Lynne Holz