Somehow, you think holding back forgiveness and keeping them imprisoned in your mind is a form of righteous vengeance.  

We must come into the light and be honest about what happened so we can seek and receive forgiveness.

He wants us to forgive them completely. Every page torn out, and every sin forgiven.

Can we offer that same relief to them, regardless of their wrongs, and release that persistent resentment?

What a relief it is when you find out you are not the only one who does these things!

Suddenly, you notice Jesus ahead on the path, sitting on a bench, beckoning you to join him.

The time has come to release what is holding you back. It has been long enough.

His love is with us eternally. Here, there, and everywhere. Always and forever.

When all else fails, throwing that punch is the most loving thing someone can do.

We are profoundly loved exactly as we are. God envelops us in His love for safekeeping. 

You are God's very best love story.

My precious friend, please let in the light of love and accept some help. 

God's love has you covered, my sweet human. Especially when you trip and fall and make the same mistakes again.

The twists and tangles of sin are part of you; you can't pretend they didn't happen or aren’t there.

Through the filter of love, everything seems brighter, everyone seems kinder, and you are in awe as you witness all the beauty of God's technicolor creation around you.

God made a way and cleared a path so we could move forward.

God's goal is not to control us into submission.

He isn't taunting us with if-then promises of love. He simply loves us without condition or expectation

We can't be that version of ourselves and also thrive in the glorious purpose God has for us.

God never stops loving us, even when we roll our eyes and turn away as we huff and puff, going uphill with stubborn defiance, certain we know better.

We are survivors, redeemed, rescued, and restored by a mighty, unconditional love that no lies, past transgressions, or shame can take away.