Relationships

What do the following statements about forgiveness have in common? -Forgiveness is obtained through apologizing -The best thing you can do is forgive and forget -You aren't forgiven until you feel forgiven -Even if someone hasn't asked for forgiveness, you can still forgive them These statements all represent popular misconceptions about true biblical forgiveness. Because forgiveness plays such a major role in our...

Jones identifies five possible assumptions behind the longing for self-forgiveness and clears the path to complete forgiveness in Christ. Paperback, 17 pages

Do you dread family get-togethers and try to avoid your extended family whenever you can? When you see your family, do you sometimes regret the way you talk and act? Why is it so hard to get along with the people we grew up with? Childhood hurts, unrealistic expectations, and old patterns resurfacing are just some of the reasons that Timothy S. Lane shares for unresolved family feuds. But despite these challenges,...

A Redemptive Opportunity Everyone has their own style of dealing with conflict. Some people try to win at all costs and will do or say anything to get their own way. Others hate conflict and will do or say anything to avoid or end it. Sadly, neither fighting nor avoidance leads to genuine peace or restored relationships. Is there a better way? Timothy S. Lane, pastor, counselor, husband, and father, shares the...

Disagreements and church splits can be disillusioning, both to those within our churches and to seekers. Some want to relax church standards in order to be more relevant to the surrounding culture. Others rigidly adhere to traditional lines. Both have strong arguments to back up their views. Who is right? Many of us have wondered at times, "Is church life, as I am experiencing it, really what God had in mind? How...