Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”—Matthew 18:21–22 (NIV)
On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”—Matthew 9:12–13 (NIV)
This preview of Mornings with Jesus 2018 focuses on Jesus’ acceptance, love and instantaneous forgiveness.
In this story from March 1966, actress and dancer Marge Champion shares how she came to experience the healing qualities of forgiveness.
In this story from May 1964, singer, TV personality and businessman Jimmy Dean recalls when he learned the value of forgiveness.
I’d never prayed for such a thing, to forgive a Pekinese. This was a first.
Research shows that when we berate ourselves for lapses in willpower, we make matters worse.
Scripture and insight on how to forgive others and move forward with faith.
Time and again in the wake of tragedies such as the one at Sandy Hook Elementary, we see that only faith and prayer can lead to forgiveness and healing.
Expert advice for our three bloggers sharing their resolution journeys!
I am learning to forgive myself when I don’t stick to promises and to celebrate the progress I’ve made.
