"Forgive and forget" — it's advice most of us have heard, but is it actually good advice? This post unpacks three common misconceptions about forgiveness: that it happens quickly, that it means forgetting, and that it leads to reconciliation. Drawing on Scripture and the grounded wisdom of faith-informed psychotherapy, we find a more honest and ultimately more healing picture of what forgiveness actually looks like — and why it's worth the cost.
Love is a commitment to caring for another person who is just as imperfect as you are. A commitment that requires hard work when difficulty arises. Love means forgiving when hurtful mistakes are made. It often requires a level of sacrifice to self for the good of the other person and the good of the relationship. Here are some concrete ways to put love in action amidst difficulty.
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