The cross must become larger in your life for any relationship to heal, and forgiveness is not just forgetting but choosing not to remember the wrong done to you. Christianity is about experiencing the magnificent grace of God towards you, which changes every relationship in your life. The ability to forgive and be joyful in all things is the test of whether or not you understand the gospel. [... more]

When we hold onto unforgiveness and bitterness, it can lead to a cycle of anger and malice. Pastor J.D. Greer encourages listeners to let go of their desire for vengeance and instead choose to forgive, just as God forgives us. He explains that when we understand the magnitude of God's forgiveness, we can naturally forgive others for smaller wrongs. Greer also discusses the importance of speaking with grace and kindness, even in conflict, and how this can help to build up relationships rather than tear them down. [... more]