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forgiveness

Stories and wisdom on receiving and extending forgiveness—letting go of bitterness, releasing the past, and finding the freedom Jesus already secured for you.


Stop Carrying the Corpse of Old Pain

Jan 26, 2026

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4 min read

Stop Carrying the Corpse of Old Pain

How Letting Go of Past Hurt Opens the Door to Healing and Freedom

Austin Gardner
Austin Gardner
How the Believer is to Treat People

Sep 3, 2025

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6 min read

How the Believer is to Treat People

Reflecting the Father’s Heart in How We Treat Others

Austin Gardner
Austin Gardner
Through the Lens of Self or the Lens of Christ

Aug 20, 2025

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5 min read

Through the Lens of Self or the Lens of Christ

When you live out of the old self, you see through the filter of self.

Austin Gardner
Austin Gardner
Stop Judging Yourself

Jul 14, 2025

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4 min read

Stop Judging Yourself

Escaping the Trap of Self-Condemnation

Austin Gardner
Austin Gardner
Bitterness Is Not Your Tribe

Jul 10, 2025

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7 min read

Bitterness Is Not Your Tribe

You Can’t Heal in a Room Full of Wounds

Austin Gardner
Austin Gardner
When Sin Hurts

Jul 8, 2025

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7 min read

When Sin Hurts

Psalm 38 and the Hope of New Creatures

Austin Gardner
Austin Gardner
When God Stoops Down

Jul 4, 2025

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6 min read

When God Stoops Down

When Grace Comes Down: Meeting the God Who Refuses to Leave Us Low

Austin Gardner
Austin Gardner
The Path Home

Jun 26, 2025

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2 min read

The Path Home

Meditate on Psalm 16:11

Austin Gardner
Austin Gardner
Running While Weary

Jun 25, 2025

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5 min read

Running While Weary

How God’s Mercy Meets Us When We Feel Left Behind

Austin Gardner
Austin Gardner
When Motives Get Messy, Keep Cheering for Jesus

Jun 24, 2025

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6 min read

When Motives Get Messy, Keep Cheering for Jesus

Meditating on life and Philippians 1

Austin Gardner
Austin Gardner
Living Beyond the Sword

Jun 9, 2025

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8 min read

Living Beyond the Sword

Overcoming the Spirit of Destruction with the Power of Love

What to Do When Someone Offends You or Talks Behind Your Back

May 14, 2025

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6 min read

What to Do When Someone Offends You or Talks Behind Your Back

Offenses are inevitable & they hurt. At times, we may react poorly. But through Christ, we can rise above offense, walk in forgiveness, & live true to who we are in Him. Choose victory not bitterness

Followed By Mercy

is a grace-filled space for the weary, wounded, and searching. Here you’ll find honest hope, practical encouragement, and biblical truth rooted in God’s unconditional love. Every word is written to help you rest in Christ, discover your true identity, and know that you’re never alone on the journey.


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