That is often the question we wrestle with when forgiveness enters our thoughts - forgive or not?
There is no quick formula, on simple one, two, three solution that makes forgiveness instant and effortless. Forgiveness takes time. It takes intention. And most of all, it takes practice.
We might wi...
When I graduate from high school.
When I get married.
When I have children.
When my babies become teenagers.
When my teenagers leave the house.
When my children get married.
When my grandchildren come along.
When my spouse dies.
When, when, when.
We think of things that have not happened an...
Mirror, mirror on the wall, why can’t I look at myself at all?
In my past destructive years, I experienced hurt and shame. It was equally divided between self-inflection and the hurtful actions of others. During this dark time, I formed a habit of covering up the pain with my bandage of alcohol and...