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Demonstrates Forgiveness
Actively forgiving self and others — freedom from bitterness.
Bitterness in Ministry:
The Slow Poison That Empties Vitality We all experience disappointments, betrayals, rejections and pain that come from another’s treatment of us, whether deliberate or unintentional. If we do not forgive, bitterness often results. In the last few weeks, we have explored what bitterness can do to a person: how it is like an abscess in a tooth, spreading to other … Read More ... Read More
22 July 2026
Let it Go: Releasing and Forgiving
Two weeks ago, we examined bitterness and anger, and the cost it can have on our lives. The ability to forgive can relieve us of negative emotional weight and so benefit our well-being. Jesus gave us the master class in forgiveness, asking his Father to forgive the very people who betrayed him and sent him to his death. But… we’re … Read More ... Read More
16 July 2026
The Hidden Cost of Unforgiveness
There is an old adage: “Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to die.” While the expression’s origins are unknown, the saying’s profound truth has kept it alive. Holding on to anger and refusing forgiveness not only harms others but also damages ourselves. This is why “demonstrates forgiveness” is one of our behavioural expressions. How are you going … Read More ... Read More
3 July 2026
Bitter or Better? A Leader’s Response to Church Wounds
What does it take to be a seasoned Christian leader? Even if we are respected leaders in our community, with talents and a love for the people around us, there are many other competencies needed to create a sustainable and productive life in this line of work. Some skills only come with years of experience. The main purpose of being a seasoned Christian leader is to guide others to follow Christ, to instruct them in scripture and imitation of Christ. It is what we have been discussing the last few weeks, and today this completes the series in exploring seasoned Christian leadership: loving and supporting the Church...
24 July 2025
Apologies and Forgiveness
In any relationship there are mistakes made on both sides. As human beings we aren’t perfect; we can let our insecurities, fears, irritations and anger get the better of us at some point or another, causing hurt to others. Inevitably, the people around us will harm us and we will harm them. Since there is no going back in time, ... Read More
3 Oct 2022
The Power of Sorry
During the process of recovery, I came to the realisation that burnout didn’t just affect me but that others connected to me were also impacted. This realisation was quite confronting. When pain is intense we lose sight of what is happening in other people because typically we are focused on ourselves. Burnout by nature has three components or indicators—high depletion ... Read More
18 June 2019