<p>Forgiveness is not something that comes easy. Forgiveness is either never given or too freely expressed. But as Christians we are faces with the tough question of “how do I respond when the need for forgiveness and my faith collide?” That’s the faith question for this episode. </p><p>In this episode, Chris and Lanny dissect the need for forgiveness by looking at forgiveness from God’s point of view to release the power sincere forgiveness can have in our lives. </p><p>Join us every other Tuesday as we explore, explain, and encourage each other by discovering what the Bible has to say about our deepest struggles in faith.</p><p>Tweetable quotes from the episode:</p><p>“<em>Holiness is beautiful; brokenness is meaningful</em>.”- Lanny Smith</p><p>“<em>Forgiveness means that with a sincere heart, we cancel our offender’s debt against us. It is a personal decision that necessitates surrendering our bitterness and rage in an act of trusting in God.</em>” – Lori Schumaker</p><p>“<em>It takes two to reconcile but it only takes one to forgive.</em>”-Lanny Smith</p><p>Bible References:</p><p><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+18%3A21-35&amp;version=NLT" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matthew 18:21-35 NLT - Parable of the Unforgiving Debtor - Bible Gateway</a></p><p><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+6%3A5-15&amp;version=NLT" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matthew 6:5-15 NLT - Teaching about Prayer and Fasting - Bible Gateway</a></p><p><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+12%3A17-19&amp;version=NLT" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Romans 12:17-19 NLT - Never pay back evil with more evil. Do - Bible Gateway</a></p><p><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+103%3A12&amp;version=NLT" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Psalm 103:12 NLT - He has removed our sins as far from us - Bible Gateway</a></p><p> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+17%3A3-4&amp;version=NLT" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Luke 17:3-4 NLT - So watch yourselves! “If another - Bible Gateway</a></p><p><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+23%3A34-35&amp;version=NLT" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Luke 23:34-35 NLT - Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, - Bible Gateway</a></p><p>Additional Resources:</p><p><a href="http://www.tcccfamily.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Town &amp; Country Christian Church</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TCCChurch" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Town &amp; Country Christian Church | Facebook</a></p><p>The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom</p><p>I’m Still Learning to Forgive by Corrie Ten Boom</p><p><a href="https://blogs.crossmap.com/2021/11/05/10-important-questions-answered-about-the-power-of-forgiveness-in-the-bible/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10Important Questions Answered About the Power of Forgiveness in the Bible by Lori Schumaker | Crossmap Blogs</a></p>