We all have a past.It's good to remember where we've come from, where God has brought us from, what He has delivered us from. I'm all for that. He reminds me from time to time to remember, don't forget from where I've come.That's all well and good. This is what I take issue with and … Continue reading Leave the Past in the Past
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Forgiving When It’s Hardest
"I can never forgive him. NEVER!" Words shouted to God, an oath sworn in the deepest recesses of my heart. How could I forgive someone who destroyed my dreams, ruined my plans, stole my life, obliterated my self-worth? How could I forgive someone who chose his addiction over his wife, his babies? How could I … Continue reading Forgiving When It’s Hardest
Demise of a Rosebush
Some time ago, I had a rosebush in the flower garden outside of my living room window. This rosebush had long branches, like tentacles of an octopus, reaching out and jagging whomever walked by and required constant care and upkeep to keep it under control. On several occasions, I neglected to give the bush the proper … Continue reading Demise of a Rosebush