Not forgiving is an ingratitude. How could we not forgive others, when God has forgiven us so much? Another way of putting it, scripture says this week, is that if we do not show others forgiveness, it cannot be shown us.

All it takes is simply saying the date, September 11th, and deep emotions are aroused.

Consider forgiveness as the currency of eternity. It’s absolutely free, so spend as much as you'd like. It’s like having your own money printing press in the cellar.

Forgiveness may be the most challenging work of Christians, but it comes with the greatest reward: the peace of Christ. Those who have suffered the most are often our greatest teachers in the practice of forgiveness.

Do you have a temper? Do you get angry easily? Some people are incredibly placid. Others blow up at the slightest provocation.

As difficult as it was (and still is), I knew the only way past the ugliness and bitterness that is the calling card of any enemy is to forgive, again and again, if need be, and despite the scorn of others.

Two media reactions to terrorist bombings in London.

To be forgiven, we must forgive. We turn to God for the forgiveness we are to show to others.

So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart.

The Sovereign Judge has marked for us the rule of his judgments in order that we may judge our offending brothers and sisters in the way we want to be judged by him.