Living in the Peace Zone
While journaling, these words poured out: “Lord, tenderize my heart for others.” Tenderize? Where did that come from? Suddenly, my mind rewound to my childhood kitchen, where Mom stood wielding a meat tenderizer, beating the toughness out of a steak. Whack after whack, she softened that meat until it was ready for the frying pan…
It was customary for my mom and me, my boyfriend, his sister, and his parents to go out to eat at Kip’s Big Boy every Sunday night after church. It was our date night of the week. We lived many miles apart so it was a big deal for us to have this time together.…
Forgiveness is Unlocking the Door to Freedom FORGIVENESS: to wipe the slate clean, to pardon, to cancel a debt. When we wrong someone, we seek his or her forgiveness for the relationship to be restored. Forgiveness isn’t granted because a person deserves to be forgiven. Instead, it is an act of love, mercy, and grace.…
Yesterday, my post was about apologizing, saying AND meaning those words, “I’m so sorry!” Today’s is the reciprocating action…..being fast to forgive. How is that possible when we may have been hurt so deeply? I’ve read many incredible stories about people who forgave in the most heart-wrenching situations, especially when forgiving would seem so unnecessary…
Day 238 of Photo Inspirations – Forgiveness Brings FREEDOM I’ve admitted it before….reality shows are my thing. I record them to later watch them when I’m running on my treadmill. I love watching real people, living real life with its ups and downs, seeing them overcome incredible obstacles and become winners…..or losers — in the…