by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Church Difficulties, Forgiveness, Marriage, Reflections
I once read an article titled, “Why we don’t have to win every argument.” The title intrigued me. So now for a few thoughts on winning every argument… When we get into a disagreement with someone, our #1 priority is usually to WIN! To win takes logic, volume,...
by Ron Ethridge | Faith, Forgiveness
Concentrate(d): When something is “concentrated” its essence is intensified and made stronger by removing all elements that cause dilution (Such as water in juice). It can also mean the essence of something is focused and intensified, such as light rays by...
by Ron Ethridge | Forgiveness
There is one thing Satan cannot overcome: Forgiveness. The act of forgiveness restores and heals, circumventing Satan’s attempt to divide and destroy. Christian forgiveness is without caveat or preconditions. Christian forgiveness is unqualified and...
by Ron Ethridge | Forgiveness, Theology
How many times must we ask God to forgive? Once? Daily? Weekly? Hourly? As often as we commit sin? To suggest an answer, we must contemplate what sin and forgiveness are. And for that we turn to the Scripture… John 16:7 It is to your advantage that I go...
by Ron Ethridge | Ethics, Family, Forgiveness
This was written by Tullian Tchividjian who is pastor of Coral Ridge P.C.A. Our church was recently hit with a high-ranking moral tragedy. It was discovered that a staff member (and close friend) was engaging in marital infidelity. I was both shocked and saddened. I...
by Ron Ethridge | Forgiveness
Have you ever been asked to forgive someone before you were ready to forgive them? Maybe the wound was too fresh or to deep to tell the person you had forgiven them when they asked to be forgiven. As I’ve heard… “If you can forgive easily, you have...