Ephesians 4:32

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

Inspirational illustration of Ephesians 4:32 -- 32   Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other,..."

Why forgive someone for this kind of thing? A lady forgives the incredible bad thing done to her by a teenager to give him another chance on life.

Here's what seems to be most needed in our harsh and cruel world. Tom Norvell reminds us of the needed virtue in today's harsh world.

So what's so bad about being Lisa Mikitarian talks about being younger, being enamored with a biker while in the military, and how being too nice plagued her until she learned the importance of kindness.

How can a basin of water mean so much to so many? Max Lucado reminds us that mercy may be hard, but it is often the only solution and that solution can only be offered by the one offended.

If you could ask your fellow believers one thing, what would that be? Tom Norvell makes a plea to fellow believers to think before speaking and acting and try to line up both with our example of how Jesus spoke and acted toward others.

Without forgiveness, bitterness is all that’s left! Max Lucado reminds us of the importance of forgiveness or bitterness poisons our hearts and destroys our influence.

Our God is the God of surprising opportunities, fresh hope, and new life. Phil Ware reminds us of John Mark's failure when he deserted the mission field and the mission team and describes how God used this mess and the grace, mercy, and love of godly men to bring great good out of potential disaster.

Can you really forgive? Forgiving others when they have truly hurt us is the hardest grace of all.

Sometimes the most profound grace is based on simple action. The Amish are an example of simple piety that cares to honor God above getting even: it is their character and not their dress or agrarian culture we need to imitate.

Why is it so hard to forgive? We've got to deal with our own unforgiving spirit.

How much are you willing to forgive? An example of unbelievable forgiveness in the face of murder challenges our narrow notions of forgiving others.

Receive the courtesy of Christ. Max Lucado reminds us to know that Jesus longs to show us the courtesy of heaven, and we need to recognize it, receive it, and share it.

Where can we learn the real truth about living in a conflict filled world? Driver's Ed teaches us that we have to drive responsibly for everyone, not just ourselves!

Is it really worth the cost? Ron Rose reminds us of the need to forgive, not just because we are commanded but because we are imprisoned in bitterness when we don't.

When's the last time you let them know you were thinking of them? Mike Barres reminds us to be thoughtful to others and one way to do that is to remember those who have been thoughtful to us.

How clean can you get? When we forgive, it cleanses us like a spring rain.

Jesus didn't pray for unity just so Christians could sit in a happy circle, hold hands, and sing Kum Ba Yah around the campfire at church camp. Phil Ware reflects on the words of Jesus, the actions of the apostle Paul, and the example of a couple of men in his life, all focused on the theme of reconciliation.

Some criticism isn't helpful, it is withering, so how do we deal with it? Rubel Shelly reminds us that unfair criticism is a part of life so we need to rely on our relationship with God to overcome it and we need to not ever become one of those kinds of criticizers.

How deep does our deception go? We live in a world of deception but God has called us to be Kingdom people, people who tell the truth and do not deceive, yet forgive those who confess their deceitfulness to us.

Living My Mission Under Social Distancing Phil Ware opens the New Testament and reminds of a great way to live out our mission while under social distancing, prayer because prayer has always been a virtual way of blessing others.

We long for the day when we know fully, even as we are fully known! Ron Rose is back at Black Rifle Coffee Company and visiting with friends about Pentecost Sunday and knowing each other's names.

What do you do when you have those who offend you When someone has hurt you and you can get even, what are you going to do?

My own lack of forgiveness toward others can shut off the flow of God's forgiveness to me. Phil Ware with Grady King give us insight on Jesus' example and command to forgive others as we pray for our own forgiveness.

"Dear Precious Disciple, Paul beautifully described the Father's grace in the first part of his letter to the Ephesians. He emphasized that the..."