Category Archives: Revenge

Bitterness Destroys Friendships

Posted on January 14, 2014 by familyencouragement

Years ago I saw a friend I hadn’t seen in a long time.    While we were catching up on mutual high school classmates I brought up the name of someone with whom they were very close.    The reply was, “We … Continue reading →

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Bitterness Destroys Churches

Posted on January 9, 2014 by familyencouragement

I have been a member of five churches in my life.     The best things that have ever happened to me have been through my affiliation with those different church families.    I am so grateful for all of my pastors and … Continue reading →

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Bitterness, a Prelude to other Troubles

Posted on January 4, 2014 by familyencouragement

Have you ever sat in a restaurant while waiting for your meal and taken note of those around you?    I’m especially fascinated by the dynamic of couples and how they tend to change as they grow older.   You see it … Continue reading →

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Handling Personal Hurts

Posted on December 20, 2013 by familyencouragement

We cannot go through life without being hurt and disappointed.   Jesus said, “…It is impossible but that offences will come”.   (Luke 17:1) It is foolish to think we will never be offended – or offend others.   Because our hearts have … Continue reading →

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Love will not Retaliate

Posted on August 31, 2013 by familyencouragement

I know a pastor that had to make a difficult decision concerning a staff member  to let him go.   The individual became enraged and rather than leaving quietly began a campaign to destroy the pastor.   Somehow he got a mailing … Continue reading →

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