Think for a moment of a time when you experienced forgiveness. It could be a time when someone asked forgiveness of you and you gave it to them. Or, perhaps it was a time when you yourself received forgiveness. As you replay that scene how do you feel? Forgiveness given or received can elicit a number of different feelings: fear, sadness, humility, regret, vulnerability, gratitude, gladness, happiness. Above all forgiveness brings great joy because forgiveness is ultimately about reconciliation, … [Read more...]