Some time back, I wrote the following to two loved ones whose marriage was failing. I offer it here on the chance that there are others that might find their way to it, take it to heart, and experience the beauty of restoration and a new life together. + + + There may be nothing more painful in life than…
…as we forgive those who tax us.
I recently heard a message preached on the need to choose forgiveness over fairness. The congregation was asked to take a moment to reflect on whether we had anyone in our lives that we needed to forgive. I was feeling pretty good about my exceptional magnanimity, since no names were coming to mind. As I probed a bit more deeply,…