Our Resolute Hope Podcast

The Heart of a Shepherd. An Interview with Phelim Doherty (Part 1)

Guest Phelim Doherty, pastor of River City Church in Derry, Ireland, discusses his early life, his wife’s miraculous healing, and his journey to the Savior.

Forgiving Others: Walking in Forgiveness

The enemy will try hard to hinder us.  We must set our minds on the truth that, no matter how we feel, we have forgiven and we’re now free.

Forgiving Others: How to Forgive

Because Christ’s life is in us, we CAN forgive, and we CAN walk in freedom, no matter the wound.  Pastor Frank and Dr. John offer detailed step-by-step guidance on how to do it.

Forgiving Others: What Forgiveness is Not (Part 4)

Forgiveness is not restoration.  That comes when, and only when, our offenders have repented.  God doesn’t restore people without their repentance.  Neither should we.

Forgiving Others: What Forgiveness is Not (Part 3)

Justifying the actions of our offenders might seem like an understanding and compassionate thing to do.  But we must never forget that compassion is not forgiveness.

Forgiving Others: What Forgiveness is Not (Part 2)

We don’t have to feel like forgiving our offender to do it.  It still counts!  And we mustn’t wait until they repent.  We must step forward and bear the cost if we’re to live free.

Forgiving Others: What Forgiveness is Not (Part 1)

Forgiving others isn’t forgetting the wounds they caused you.  We can recall the pain vividly and still choose to forgive.  But we must never assume that it will be a quick fix.

Forgiving Others: Prisons of Self-Protection

After being wounded, it’s normal to retreat within safe boundaries.  But when self-protection becomes a driving motive, boundaries can become emotional prisons.

Forgiving Others: For Our Emotional Health

Try as we might, we can’t ignore our wounds or stuff the anger that results.  This will drag us down or erupt and wound others – often those we love most.

Forgiving Others: Roots of Bitterness

Feeling angry after an offense is healthy, but rage and revenge are sin.  These might feel good for a while, but they can become roots of bitterness that defile many.