Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Oct 02

Choosing To Love and Forgive

Posted on October 2, 2014 by admin

People will hurt you and people will mistreat you. I know that isn’t a groundbreaking assertion, but it is true nonetheless. I spent part of this past Sunday and even this past Wednesday night teaching on the fact that we … Read More →

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Sep 10

Second Chance

Posted on September 10, 2014 by admin

Let’s face it, we all mess up, need forgiveness, and to be given a second chance. Many times it is a third, fourth, fifth, etc. chance. As parents we always tell our children, if you make a mistake own it, … Read More →

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Jul 07

Carpe Diem

Posted on July 7, 2014 by admin

The Latin phrase “carpe diem” means seize the day. Psalm 118:24 tells us “this is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.” I was driving earlier this morning listening to the radio. … Read More →

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Jun 04

The Greatest of These Is Love

Posted on June 4, 2014 by admin

We all have a lot of responsibilities in life. As a husband I am to be supportive, trustworthy, a leader, a friend, pure, and a partner for life. As a father I am to be many of the same things, … Read More →

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Feb 24

The Joy of Pain

Posted on February 24, 2014 by admin

Today is a very special day in the Likens household. Today, our baby boy, Caleb, has turned five. Even typing that out I have to shake my head and ask, where has the time gone? I can remember February 24, … Read More →

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Jan 27

Growing Up

Posted on January 27, 2014 by admin

This morning the Likens family had another milestone. Our middle son, Noah, lost his first tooth. Noah was so proud that he pulled it himself, albeit an accident I do believe. He came in to show his mommy and then … Read More →

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Nov 21

The Need for Forgiveness

Posted on November 21, 2013 by admin

The issue of forgiveness is all through the Bible. If you asked people, do you think it is right to forgive those who hurt you, I imagine that most everyone will say yes (some may say it grudgingly). Therefore, we … Read More →

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