The Iron Sharpens Iron luncheons are never short of being a God thing.  I marvel at how God uses the Body of Christ to bless and encourage each other.  Through the anointed teachings of Nancy and Cindy and through the fellowship at our tables, these luncheons can only be summed up as a God thing!

Nancy asked us, “Do we want God to forgive us the way we forgive others… or the way Jesus forgives???”

God commands us to forgive.  When we don’t, it’s idolatry because we place ourselves above God.

Forgiveness is a choice…  “Lord, I forgive that person – help my feelings to catch up.”
Forgiveness:  strengthens our immune system; brings less anxiety and depression. 

5 Things Forgiveness is NOT:
1.  Always reconciliation
2.  Always forgetting – we must set our minds to change the channel when we hold onto unforgiveness –
3.  Always tolerating –
4.  Dependant on another’s acceptance –
5.  Making certain others forgive you –

At our workshop, Peace Making, Resolving Conflict without Running Away or Fighting Back, Cindy Finely taught us about the slippery slope of conflict…