In honor of Father's Day, Pastor Ben Watts continues his two-part sermon on stewarding relationships and learning how to forgive. When we're hurt by others, it's natural to harbor resentment. That road feels right but produces death, whereas God’s way feels riskier, but leads to life. Wholehearted forgiveness is not discrediting what happened to you - it's a Christlike release that keeps our hearts clean and free of bitterness! The forgiveness we show others must match the quality of Christ’s forgiveness. On the cross, Jesus prays “Father, forgive them,” with rejection and betrayal still fresh in his wounds. That kind of forgiveness is not natural. It is a miracle of grace! Following Christ's example will reshape lives, homes, and restore bonds that once were broken.

Learning how to forgive is a key part of stewarding the relationships in our lives. When we're hurt by others, it's natural to harbor resentment. That road feels right but produces death, whereas God’s way feels riskier, but leads to life. Wholehearted forgiveness is not discrediting what happened to you - it's a Christlike release that keeps our hearts clean and free of bitterness! The forgiveness we show others must match the quality of Christ’s forgiveness. On the cross, Jesus prays “Father, forgive them,” with rejection and betrayal still fresh in his wounds. That kind of forgiveness is not natural. It is a miracle of grace! Following Christ's example will reshape lives, homes, and restore bonds that once were broken.

This Sunday at Resonate, Pastor Jeff Sparkman wraps up our journey through the book of Ruth! To conclude this series over life seasons, Pastor shares how to trust God with the outcome of a decision after you've stepped out in faith. It's often difficult to release control and surrender our expectations to God's plan, right? But His faithfulness extends far beyond what we can see, and His plans are always greater than our own.