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Forgiven to Forgive

Posted on January 28, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Forgiveness is the way of Christ. It doesn’t matter how great the offense. It doesn’t matter how many times we were sinned against. We must take these things to the cross to find the grace to forgive even as we have been forgiven.   Continue reading →

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The Forgiving Heart

Posted on January 22, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Forgiving Heart
by Jeff Syverson
“When you are hurt, take the wound to Jesus. Place it in his scars and allow him to take it from you. Then you will find freedom–a heart that is free.” Continue reading →

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Under Attack

Posted on June 27, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Forgiving those who wound us by their words brings deep freedom and brings rest to our troubled souls. That Jesus includes this in his pattern prayer shows us the importance of regularly dealing with the wounds brought on by the words and deeds of others. Continue reading →

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How Many Times?

Posted on April 14, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As it was for the disciples, this teaching may seem difficult for us. They said, “Increase our faith!” Sometimes we need the same. Ask God to give you the strength to take the offense to the cross and leave it there. It may seem too difficult for you—but nothing is too difficult for God. He can help you forgive. Continue reading →

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How Many Times?

Posted on April 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Learning to forgive may be one of the more difficult lessons in the life of following Christ. Forgiving too early, or too often, seems unfair. Forgiving so easily seems to diminish the importance of the hurt we feel. Continue reading →

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