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Moving the Needle: Conversations That Spark Incremental Shifts in Understanding

Moving the Needle: Conversations That Spark Incremental Shifts in Understanding

In this podcast episode, Emerson Eggerichs dives into the concept of "Moving the Needle" in conversations, focusing on the art of navigating contentious social and political issues with grace and wisdom. He emphasizes the significance of a patient and grounded approach, aiming for incremental shifts in understanding rather than expecting immediate or dramatic changes in perspective.

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Moving the Needle: Conversations That Spark Incremental Shifts in Understanding
Part 4 - Living Above the Bar: 12 Qualities the World Values and Expects to See in Believers

Part 4 - Living Above the Bar: 12 Qualities the World Values and Expects to See in Believers

In this final episode of the series "Living Above the Bar," Emerson explore three more key qualities the world values and expects to see in believers: Time Management (Time Is Money), Health and Wellness (You Are What You Eat), and Reflection and Restoration (You Cannot Pour From an Empty Cup).

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Part 4 - Living Above the Bar: 12 Qualities the World Values and Expects to See in Believers
Part 3 - Living Above the Bar: 12 Qualities the World Values and Expects to See in Believers

Part 3 - Living Above the Bar: 12 Qualities the World Values and Expects to See in Believers

In Part 3 the focus shifts to three more qualities the world values and expects to see in believers. Emerson addresses Critical and Caring Thinking (Think Outside the Box), Lifelong Learning (You’re Never Too Old to Learn), and Financial Prudence (A Penny Saved Is a Penny Earned).

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Part 3 - Living Above the Bar: 12 Qualities the World Values and Expects to See in Believers
Part 2 - Living Above the Bar: 12 Qualities the World Values and Expects to See in Believers

Part 2 - Living Above the Bar: 12 Qualities the World Values and Expects to See in Believers

In part two of this series, the focus is on living "above the bar" by embodying key qualities the world values, such as Creative Problem-Solving (If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try Again), Resilience and Adaptability (Bend but Do Not Break), and Self-Discipline and Hard Work (Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day).

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Part 2 - Living Above the Bar: 12 Qualities the World Values and Expects to See in Believers
Part 1 - Living Above the Bar: 12 Qualities the World Values and Expects to See in Believers

Part 1 - Living Above the Bar: 12 Qualities the World Values and Expects to See in Believers

Emerson begins this series by discussing the idea of "living above the bar" as Christians, embodying twelve qualities that even the secular world values and expects in believers.

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Part 1 - Living Above the Bar: 12 Qualities the World Values and Expects to See in Believers
Trigger Points- Understanding and Managing Daily Annoyances and Anger

Trigger Points- Understanding and Managing Daily Annoyances and Anger

Jonathan and Emerson discuss the topic of annoyances and anger. They explore the different triggers and reactions to life circumstances and the impact it has on relationships.

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Trigger Points- Understanding and Managing Daily Annoyances and Anger
Parallel Worlds: Virtual Particles and the Mysteries of Jesus

Parallel Worlds: Virtual Particles and the Mysteries of Jesus

Emerson and Jonathan look at some of the interesting parallels between quantum mechanics and the mysteries of Jesus, including addressing the dismissive attitude of the scientific community towards believers and the burden faced by young people questioning their faith.

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Parallel Worlds: Virtual Particles and the Mysteries of Jesus
Do Intellectuals, Wardens, Social Workers, and Doctors Understand Unconditional Respect?

Do Intellectuals, Wardens, Social Workers, and Doctors Understand Unconditional Respect?

This episode explores the concept of unconditional respect and its application in various aspects of life, including marriage and interpersonal relationships.

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Do Intellectuals, Wardens, Social Workers, and Doctors Understand Unconditional Respect?
When Someone Turns to You For Advice After They Feel They Misread God’s Leading, What Can You Say to Them?

When Someone Turns to You For Advice After They Feel They Misread God’s Leading, What Can You Say to Them?

Emerson and Jonathan discuss God’s will. The conversation covers various recommendations, including guarding against misinterpretations, making humble inquiries, accepting normal challenges, and sticking to commitments while maintaining focus on the primary vision.

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When Someone Turns to You For Advice After They Feel They Misread God’s Leading, What Can You Say to Them?
Jump Start Conversations With These Lead-In Sentences

Jump Start Conversations With These Lead-In Sentences

Emerson and Jonathan discuss the importance of jumpstarting conversations with lead-in sentences to improve communication. They focus on four categories: true communication, kind communication, necessary communication, and clear communication.

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Jump Start Conversations With These Lead-In Sentences
Living in the Shadow: Discovering Identity, Purpose, and Direction

Living in the Shadow: Discovering Identity, Purpose, and Direction

Emerson and Jonathan discuss the topic of identity and living in the shadow of others. They explore the struggles of comparing oneself to more successful individuals and the impact it can have on one's sense of identity.

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Living in the Shadow: Discovering Identity, Purpose, and Direction
Saying "Thanks" Versus Being Grateful - Part II

Saying "Thanks" Versus Being Grateful - Part II

We can say "thanks" but not be grateful. We can mouth words but our hearts are elsewhere. We are fixated on ourselves. We have probably all seen this in ourselves. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:2 that people can be "lovers of self... ungrateful." We can even sing a song of thanks while in a worship service at church but inwardly dwell on the hurt and offense we feel toward someone who wronged us the day before. Join Emerson and Jonathan in part 2 this week as they continue the conversation about gratefulness, but focusing on the intangible.

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Saying "Thanks" Versus Being Grateful - Part II
Saying "Thanks" Versus Being Grateful - Part I

Saying "Thanks" Versus Being Grateful - Part I

We can say "thanks" but not be grateful. We can mouth words but our hearts are elsewhere. We are fixated on ourselves. We have probably all seen this in ourselves. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:2 that people can be "lovers of self... ungrateful." We can even sing a song of thanks while in a worship service at church but inwardly dwell on the hurt and offense we feel toward someone who wronged us the day before. Join Emerson and Jonathan this week in this two part series which starts with how we can be grateful for the tangible things in our lives.

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Saying "Thanks" Versus Being Grateful - Part I
After The "Oops" Just Apologize And Make It Right

After The "Oops" Just Apologize And Make It Right

When we miscommunicate, most people readily forgive when we ask them to forgive us. After all, they themselves have misspoken and have little interest in throwing stones. This is especially so when they see us making an honest mistake. What drives people nuts is when they feel that we spoke or wrote something that was designed to hurt or offend them, and we have no intentions of owning up to it, apologizing, and correcting our error. Join Emerson and Jonathan this as they discuss this topic and some examples of what to do if we hurt someone long ago.

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After The "Oops" Just Apologize And Make It Right
In Business, What's Love and Respect Got to Do With It?

In Business, What's Love and Respect Got to Do With It?

There are two elements that are foundational to the long-term success of an organization. As odd as this may sound, they are love and respect. Said negatively and drastically, if there is hostility and contempt, the organization cannot continue to succeed if it has succeeded, at least not significantly. Put it this way, good people leave and customers sense something is wrong. Join Emerson and Jonathan as they discuss this topic of business, which does apply to other environments such as teacher and student, coach and player, etc. 

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In Business, What's Love and Respect Got to Do With It?
Why Confess Our Unloving and Disrespectful Comments?

Why Confess Our Unloving and Disrespectful Comments?

Why confess our unloving and disrespectful comments? If the roles were reversed, we'd expect another to confess to us. If another was mean to us, blamed us for their unkind reactions, made light of their unkindness since they meant no harm, and justified or denied their personal unresolved issues contributing to their hostilities and contempt toward us, we'd be up in arms. We'd be saying, "Wow, can't you at least humbly apologize for your part?" Join Emerson and Jonathan this week for this important topic.

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Why Confess Our Unloving and Disrespectful Comments?
Why Do I Rebel Against Being Kind, Loving, and Respectful?

Why Do I Rebel Against Being Kind, Loving, and Respectful?

Some of us declare, "It's my life. I make the rules. Keep your nose out of my affairs." At one level such independence is commendable and noble. But what occurs when you say to another, "If I wish to communicate what is untrue, unkind, unnecessary, and unclear to you, I will, and it's none of your business"? No one responds to a person like that. But what if certain rules and principles are sacred? Join Emerson and Jonathan this week as they talk about the kindness rule and how inviting it can be in marriage and life.

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Why Do I Rebel Against Being Kind, Loving, and Respectful?
9 Episodes of Untrue Communications: Can You Relate? - Part II

9 Episodes of Untrue Communications: Can You Relate? - Part II

In part 2 of this two part series, Emerson and Jonathan continue to discuss the topic of lying. This stems from Emerson's recent writing for a new book coming out in 2017. Throughout the 9 episodes or examples of untrue communication consider which ones you have observed and how often you think such things happen, whether with you or others. Part 2 also includes a story that continues to impact Emerson.

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9 Episodes of Untrue Communications: Can You Relate? - Part II
9 Episodes of Untrue Communications - Can You Relate - Part I

9 Episodes of Untrue Communications - Can You Relate - Part I

In this two part series, Emerson and Jonathan discuss the topic of lying. This stems from Emerson's recent writing for a new book coming out in 2017. Throughout the 9 episodes or examples of untrue communication consider which ones you have observed and how often you think such things happen, whether with you or others.

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9 Episodes of Untrue Communications - Can You Relate - Part I
Have You Ever Been Overlooked?

Have You Ever Been Overlooked?

Join Emerson, Jonathan, and their first guest, Joy Eggerichs Reed, on this week's episode as they discuss what it’s like and what we can do when we are overlooked, when we go unpicked, or our efforts go unrecognized.

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Have You Ever Been Overlooked?
My Response Is My Responsibility - Part II

My Response Is My Responsibility - Part II

Join Emerson and Jonathan this week for part 2 of My Response Is My Responsibility. In discussing this challenging but freeing topic they will look at the fact that no one can make a person disobey God, owning one’s responses, letting others off the hook and confronting others.

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My Response Is My Responsibility - Part II
My Response Is My Responsibility - Part I

My Response Is My Responsibility - Part I

We possess a God given right to rule our own inner responses. No one can make us hate them. No one can force us to have contempt for them. That’s a choice we make. Others cannot make that decision for us. What brings a person to this place of freedom? How does a person discover their right to rule their inner response? It begins with subscribing to this axiom: My Response is My Responsibility. Join Emerson and Jonathan this week as they discuss this topic.

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My Response Is My Responsibility - Part I
Why Are Believers Mad At God? Part 2

Why Are Believers Mad At God? Part 2

Join Emerson and Jonathan in Part 2 of this series as they examine four reasons someone might hate or be mad at God: Cursing when suffering, Hostile when disobeying, Hating when proven guilty, Raging when foolish. Does the Bible teach that people who claim to believe in God can hate God? Jesus said, “He who hates Me hates My Father also” (John 15:23). So according to Jesus, yes, people can hate God the Father. And for those of us who believe Jesus is God’s Son, people can hate the Son of God. The apostle Paul tells us that there will be “haters of God” (Romans 1:30). People who believe in God can hate God. You cannot hate someone you do not believe exists.

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Why Are Believers Mad At God? Part 2
Why Are Believers Mad At God? Part I

Why Are Believers Mad At God? Part I

Does the Bible teach that people who claim to believe in God can hate God? Jesus said, “He who hates Me hates My Father also” (John 15:23). So according to Jesus, yes, people can hate God the Father. And for those of us who believe Jesus is God’s Son, people can hate the Son of God. The apostle Paul tells us that there will be “haters of God” (Romans 1:30). People who believe in God can hate God. You cannot hate someone you do not believe exists. Join Emerson and Jonathan over the next two episodes as they examine four reasons someone might hate God: Cursing when suffering, Hostile when disobeying, Hating when proven guilty, Raging when foolish.

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Why Are Believers Mad At God? Part I
What Does Regularly Playing the Lotto Do to the Soul?

What Does Regularly Playing the Lotto Do to the Soul?

In this week's episode Emerson and Jonathan discuss a number of issues pertaining to playing the lotto and money. Here are some of the topics: two types of people who buy lotto tickets; the addicted poor; lovers of money or lovers of God; wandering from the faith; and what are people's true beliefs.

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What Does Regularly Playing the Lotto Do to the Soul?
True or False: What Is Desirable In A Man Is His Kindness?

True or False: What Is Desirable In A Man Is His Kindness?

Is it true that what is wanted in a person is for this individual to be friendly, generous, and considerate? Yes. Proverbs 19:22 states, "What is desirable in a man is his kindness." Why is this a desirable trait? People know they will respond to a kind individual. Kindness motivates people to act. Join Emerson and Jonathan this week as they discuss the topic of kindness.

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True or False: What Is Desirable In A Man Is His Kindness?
Losing Makes Us a Winner! How To Be Resolute

Losing Makes Us a Winner! How To Be Resolute

From third grade to eighth grade Emerson was overweight. He wore Husky pants. His legs rubbed together when he ran. His belly hung over the front of his pants. Sometimes people called him “fatty.” He would often cry. The Bible says, "Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come” (1 Timothy 4:7–8). Join Emerson and Jonathan this week as they talk about being resolute in the new year. 

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Losing Makes Us a Winner! How To Be Resolute
Three Reasons Some Do Not Have a Filter On Their Words

Three Reasons Some Do Not Have a Filter On Their Words

Some of us need a filter on our speech when we communicate. When we lack a filter we undermine our effectiveness in communicating with people. With whom we communicate falls into three groups: family and friends, coworkers and neighbors, or acquaintances and strangers. This filter consists of asking three questions before communicating: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Join Emerson and Jonathan this week as they discuss an important topic.

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Three Reasons Some Do Not Have a Filter On Their Words
Are You Offended by the Inoffensive?

Are You Offended by the Inoffensive?

Though a person appears to be unloving and disrespectful, to the point where I even feel unloved and disrespected, could I have actually misinterpreted the appearance? When I feel offended by another, does that mean the other person is automatically an offensive person, or could I feel offended by something that in fact is inoffensive? Join Emerson and Jonathan this week as they discuss this topic.

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Are You Offended by the Inoffensive?
What’s Wrong With Thinking Another Person Is Right?

What’s Wrong With Thinking Another Person Is Right?

Do you believe one spouse’s report without ever hearing the other spouse tell their side of the story? Why? Although a question about marriage, listen in as Emerson and Jonathan discuss this question and how the answer is applicable to all walks of life. How most know that we must hear both sides in a court of law, how the Bible teaches us why, and where we read in Proverbs 18:17 and other scriptures, "The first to plead his case seems right, until another comes and examines him." It is a basic truth: when only one person tells their side of the story it seems convincing. However, when another questions and even counters, a different picture emerges. 

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What’s Wrong With Thinking Another Person Is Right?
Do You Remain Thankful During The Tough Times?

Do You Remain Thankful During The Tough Times?

Are you thankful in the good times? Are you thankful in the difficult times? The Bible states that it is God's will that we be thankful, no matter the circumstances, although not necessarily for the circumstances. Join Emerson and Jonathan this week as they discuss this important topic during the Thanksgiving season.

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Do You Remain Thankful During The Tough Times?
Are Our Parents To Blame For Our Issues?

Are Our Parents To Blame For Our Issues?

Many of us look at the things in ourselves that we do not like and at the negative reactions from people we do not like, and we wonder, Do these problems exist in my life because of my parents? If they had been better parents, or had treated me better, then surely I’d be a better person with fewer personal and interpersonal problems, right? Join Emerson and Jonathan this week as they discuss this important issue.

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Are Our Parents To Blame For Our Issues?
Experiencing The Presence of God

Experiencing The Presence of God

Emerson and Jonathan discuss how to experience the presence of God this week. As you draw near to God, you can experience God Himself. You can fully devote yourself to the Lord whether you are celibate and undistracted or married and distracted. The point is simply to draw near to God and begin to experience His awesome presence in your life. When you do, good things happen.

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Experiencing The Presence of God
Do the Prayers of a Person Make a Difference in Their War Room?

Do the Prayers of a Person Make a Difference in Their War Room?

Emerson recently saw the movie "War Room" and came away thinking about the topic of prayer and reflecting on the legacy of prayer in his family. Emerson believes the prayers of his grandmother, whom he never knew, as well as another godly woman, impacted his family significantly. Praying for our spouse, children, and others is something many of us are missing out on. The impact can be significant!

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Do the Prayers of a Person Make a Difference in Their War Room?
The Midlife Crisis of The Christian: Am I Really Happy With Who I Am as a Person

The Midlife Crisis of The Christian: Am I Really Happy With Who I Am as a Person

At some level, most people, whether in their teens, twenties, fifties, etc. will experience a crisis, perceived or real. In this week's podcast Emerson and Jonathan examine the popular phrase, midlife crisis, discussing at length the question: Am I really happy with who I am as a person?

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The Midlife Crisis of The Christian: Am I Really Happy With Who I Am as a Person
Why Do Some People Hang On To Bitterness?

Why Do Some People Hang On To Bitterness?

Jonathan and Emerson look at the underlying reasons why people don't let go of bitterness. Join them this week as they discuss what it means to have a forgiving spirit even in the most difficult of circumstances.

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Why Do Some People Hang On To Bitterness?
Why Do I Struggle to Forgive Myself?

Why Do I Struggle to Forgive Myself?

In this week's episode, Emerson and Jonathan discuss the topic of forgiveness. All of us do wrong. Who among us is perfect? When we fail to meet God’s standard, some of us not only feel badly, but we hate ourselves, too. Emerson asks listeners to struggle with the wonders of being forgiven, instead of struggling to forgive oneself.

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Why Do I Struggle to Forgive Myself?
Wounded Healer

Wounded Healer

In this week's episode, Emerson speaks at Liberty University with a message titled, "Wounded Healer." He shares his personal story in order to help others understand how God can use past wounds to bring about healing.

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What Bible Verse Gives Hope to Millions? Jeremiah 29:11

What Bible Verse Gives Hope to Millions? Jeremiah 29:11

Over the centuries, countless Christians have memorized, quoted and clung to Jeremiah 29:11. Emerson and Jonathan discuss how the promises of God always kick in at some level amidst our suffering. God may not stop the pain, but he does show up in it. One can experience God’s presence, power, peace and purpose independent of death, divorce or whatever one's circumstances may be.

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What Bible Verse Gives Hope to Millions? Jeremiah 29:11
Is There An Upside to Erupting in Anger?

Is There An Upside to Erupting in Anger?

How angry can we get and for what reasons? In this week’s episode, Emerson and Jonathan discuss the consequences of anger within relationships, both inside and outside of the home. Anger is a part of being human, but when used in eruptive ways, it can be very damaging. It can affect the inward, the outward, and the upward. Listen to learn what this means.

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Is There An Upside to Erupting in Anger?
What is the Difference Between Healthy Self-Love and Carnal Self-Love?

What is the Difference Between Healthy Self-Love and Carnal Self-Love?

In this week’s episode, Emerson and Jonathan discuss the love of self from a societal and biblical perspective. There are unhealthy and healthy ways to experience self-love, and how we view God's love of us is immensely important. Finally, in marriage, our view of God's love and our love of self can positively and negatively impact the way we treat our spouse.

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What is the Difference Between Healthy Self-Love and Carnal Self-Love?
Who Does He Think He Is?

Who Does He Think He Is?

Jesus makes an extraordinary statement in the gospel of John. He says in John 14:9, “He who has seen me has seen the father.” Emerson remembers reading that and thinking, “Who does He think He is? God?” Emerson and Jonathan discuss the implications of this statement for our lives this Christmas season.

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Why Do Good People Suffer?

Why Do Good People Suffer?

Emerson and Jonathan discuss why bad things happen to good people and take a look at testimonies and examples from individuals who have walked this road. Together, they talk through four conclusions someone might draw about God when they have experienced suffering—God does not exist; God is all-powerful, but not all-loving; God is all loving, but not all-powerful; or God is all-loving and all-powerful.

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Why Do Good People Suffer?
Three Steps To Forgiveness Part 2

Three Steps To Forgiveness Part 2

In Part 2 of Three Steps To Forgiveness, Emerson and Jonathan conclude the topic of forgiveness, looking to Jesus as the example. Following last week’s topic of sympathizing with the offender, today they discuss the need to relinquish the offense, but to then anticipate that God will do something in your life and marriage.

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Three Steps To Forgiveness Part 2
Three Steps To Forgiveness Part 1

Three Steps To Forgiveness Part 1

Emerson and Jonathan discuss three things to do when seeking to forgive someone, following the example of Jesus. In Part 1, excuses that we all have considered or used to not have a forgiving spirit are looked at, as well as the concept of sympathizing with another person to understand why something may have occurred.

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