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Q&A with Laurie Coombs, author of Letters from My Father's Murderer: A Journey of Forgiveness
Join me to hear the answers to some of the questions I get asked most!
About Laurie
Joy In the Presence of God
God wants our hearts. This is all He wants from us. He doesn't want us to perform. He doesn't expect perfection, but instead, He simply wants us.
Love Comes First. Always.
All followers of Christ are called to the mission of God. But after we step out into our calling, it can be so easy to get our priorities all goofed up. Love, however, must come first. It must be our main motivation for all we do. For, without...
Love Does Book Review and Giveaway
Bob Goff believes when God tells us to love one another, we're to actually do it. Love is not purely an emotional sentiment. Love requires action. Simply put: love does.
I Am Not a Victim
I am not a victim. I am a child of God. I am redeemed. I am chosen. I am healed. I am forgiven. And I am freed to forgive others.
Why Should We Forgive?
Why should we forgive? What should our motivation be to forgive?
{Love Your Enemy} Pray Like the Dickens!
Prayer is powerful. And when we pray, God moves! When called to love your enemy, begin by praying for your enemy.
{Love Your Enemy} The Letter
Receiving a letter from the man who murdered my dad rocked my world, but with Jesus' leading, I knew He'd use it to bring me to a better place.
Freedom Through Forgiveness
Freedom is found in forgiveness
No Sin is Justifiable
There is always a reason behind the sins we commit. But no sin is justifiable.
"I Forgive You" - A Word from Anthony (The Man Who Murdered My Dad)
God has allowed both Anthony and I the opportunity to share our story with many––both inside and outside of prison. In this piece, Anthony shares part of his side of the story.
Judge Not
God, alone, is judge. It is not our place to judge others.
Comparison
We cannot accurately judge our sins or behaviors by comparing ourselves to others.
{Redemption} "Your Testimony May Have Saved a Life!"
I knew God wanted to take me to a new, better place. A place of healing, peace, and forgiveness. But certainly didn't anticipate this...
There Will Be Murderers in Heaven
Christ died for all who place their faith in Him. This is why the doctrine of grace offends many. Our salvation is not based upon our successes or failures, but upon the grace of God.
The Question
A few months ago, my daughters asked how my dad died. He was murdered, and though it was difficult to explain this terrible tragedy to my little girls, it was an amazing opportunity to share the gospel and God's redemption in a very real, raw way.
Finding Joy in Thanksgiving
There seems to be a direct correlation between the level of joy we experience and our level of thanksgiving. The pursuit of a thankful heart will most assuredly lead to greater joy.
Do You Believe God?
We need to believe God. More than anything, we need to stop looking at our circumstances and believe God regardless of what the "natural" tells us.
I've Got a New Look!
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