What does it mean to forgive? To define forgiveness, we must see how God defines forgiveness in his Word. This article offers such a definition: forgiveness is a commitment by the offended to pardon graciously the repentant from moral liability and to be reconciled to that person, although not all consequences are necessarily eliminated. The author also considers the matter of what is required of the offended when the offender is not repentant.

This article shows that every Christian young man must grow to maturity by being conformed to the image of Christ and focusing on God. The characteristics of such maturity are written in 1 Timothy 3.

From Psalm 78 this article shows the importance of history and church history for shaping the Christian life.

A feeling of the triumph of wickedness can fill the heart of a Christian with fear. Looking at Psalm 11, this article shows how a Christian can live without fear in a world that seems to favour wickedness.

How can we discern God's will? Knowing the will of God can only be found in the Scriptures through the Holy Spirit. This article gives practical ways to find God's will for your life.

Forgiveness is a commitment by the offended to pardon the repentant and be reconciled to that person. Should we just forgive, regardless of how we feel about the situation? This article argues that forgiveness does not depend on how you feel, but on how well you understand your sin. Withholding forgiveness is a serious sin.

A personal relationship with God is vital to developing a life of prayer. Like any other relationship, the closer you are, the more you talk. In prayer we come to God the Father through the power of the Holy Spirit and by faith in Christ. Knowing this helps us to practically develop a prayerful life.