In Others’ Words: Guest Post by debut author Jill Lynn

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As Christians, why is it so hard for us to forgive ourselves? This is the journey my character Olivia goes through in my first novel, Falling for Texas. I love this quote from my pastor, Mark Bates: “Christ, the faithful savior, died for unfaithful sinners. We don’t ask him to forgive us because we’re good. It’s because we’re His. Because He is …

In Others’ Words: Bend Not Break

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I have had my heart broken … and I am thankful for it — now. In the breaking, I found both my weakness and my strength. No one else broke my heart. I did that. Yes, someone’s actions hurt me deeply, but it was my actions — my reactions — that caused my heart to crack. To crumble. To break. Instead …