God’s Do-Over: From Regret to Restoration and a New Name
Have you ever wanted a “do-over” or a new beginning? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wished for an opportunity to take back my words or actions, to erase or fix them.
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Sandpaper People
We all have them in our lives: sandpaper people.
Who are sandpaper people? Sandpaper people are those who:
Act as if they know everything.
Use their tongues like knives, cutting us to the bone with their criticism and judgment, making us feel we aren’t enough.
Speak rudely or unkindly, and never have anything good to say.
Brag, are selfish, egotistical, or make everything about themselves.
Behave “large and in charge” and intimidate us.
Sandpaper people are people we don’t like being around.
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His Mercies Are New Every Morning
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.” Lamentations 3:22–23, ESV “Oh no… not again!” I whispered to myself, feeling the sting of guilt. I had just yelled…
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Foster Love by Choosing Forgiveness
Have you ever been tempted to share how you’ve been offended? It’s easy to think that if we make the other person look bad for his or her mistake or sin, then we will feel better.
