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Have you ever forgiven someone who hurt you, only to have resentful feelings begin to fester a short time later? How does that scenario change when it is your spouse who caused you pain? In this program, Chip explains why forgiveness is a powerful skill couples need to harness. Learn about the dangers of unresolved conflict in relationships and the freedom that comes when you genuinely say, “I forgive you.”

Introduction:

• The foundation of a great family begins with a deep, intimate marriage.

Three skills for a great marriage:

• Skill #1: FORGIVING
• Skill #2: COMMUNICATION
• Skill #3: RESOLVING CONFLICT

Forgiveness – What it’s not and what it is:

• Forgiveness is NOT a quick fix or an excuse to be a “doormat” by repeatedly accepting hurtful behavior without addressing the root issues
• Forgiveness IS a spiritual discipline that involves three distinct parts:

1. It’s a DECISION
2. It’s a PROCESS
3. It actually is ACCOMPLISHED

The parable of the unforgiving servant:

• Matthew 18:21-35

Three-part method for forgiveness:

1. Act: Choose to forgive.
2. Process: Actively pray and bless the person with your words and actions.
3. Accomplished: The true test of forgiveness is when you can genuinely rejoice in the other person’s success and well-being.

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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the biblical tension between busyness and spiritual focus through the story of Mary and Martha, urging believers to prioritize time with Jesus, align their commitments with God’s principles, simplify their lives, and cultivate margin by "tasting the grace of silence" to achieve a balanced and purposeful life.

In our media age, sensuality, violence, and the occult pervade our screens. But the Church is called to holiness, even if it’s not a popular notion. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Lutzer identifies the temptations and resistance we face to please God. Why should we choose holiness?

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Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.

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Meditating on the Bible is the primary road God provides for our pursuit of holiness, spiritual growth, and assurance of faith. Today, Joel Beeke looks at four spiritual disciplines that help us cultivate our assurance.

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Genesis 37 introduces us to Joseph, the beloved son of Jacob, who is given a colourful robe—a sign of favouritism that stirs jealousy among his brothers. Joseph’s dreams foretelling his future greatness add fuel to the fire. The chapter highlights themes such as sibling rivalry, betrayal, and God’s sovereignty during trials. Despite the dysfunction in Jacob’s family, God begins to set the stage for His plan through Joseph. The chapter ends with Joseph’s brothers selling him into slavery, unknowingly advancing God's greater purpose to bring salvation through Joseph’s later role in Egypt.