Forgive And Forgive And …

Q: I know you’ve often said that we need to forgive those who hurt us, but what if it doesn’t do any good and they just keep hurting you? No matter what I say, this person keeps doing the same hurtful things to me. How much should I put up with? — J.R. A: I [...]

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Seeking Forgiveness

Q: My husband and I went through a rough time in our marriage several years ago, and although things are much better now, he still won’t forgive me for my actions during those months. How can I persuade him that it’s all behind me and I truly love him? It’s like a dark cloud. — [...]

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Guilt Trip

Q: I truly believe God has forgiven me for some bad things I did when I was younger, but I can’t forgive myself. I hurt a lot of people by my actions, and nothing can erase that. I’ll always feel guilty for the harm I caused. — J. McK. A: The act of forgiveness (for [...]

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Forgive Husband?

Q: Recently, you’ve written some columns on forgiveness, but how can you forgive someone who’s no longer alive? After my husband passed away last year, I found out he’d been unfaithful to me and had even fathered a child, and I’m having a very hard time dealing with this. I know I should forgive him, [...]

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Forgiveness

Forgiveness Q: I know we’re supposed to forgive those who’ve hurt us, but sometimes it’s really hard. Right now, I’m going through a very painful divorce, and I don’t see how God expects me to have a forgiving spirit. Why bother anyway? — K.D. A: Forgiveness can be very difficult, especially when you’ve felt much [...]

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