Some scientists say training people to practice forgiveness could be a powerful public health tool. Steve Koch never thought ...

over and over? These cases challenge the authenticity of our faith. Another real-life example concerns those who hurt us deeply and do not seek our forgiveness. People often carry the heavy burden of ...

Too often, parents and teachers try to force kids to apologize and forgive. But research suggests there’s a better way that ...

Two in five Americans have fought with a family member about politics, according to a 2024 study by the American Psychiatric Association. One in five have become estranged over controversial issues, ...

Even in the most loving relationships, there will be times when you are hurt or angered by your partner’s behavior. This can range from smaller annoyances to larger betrayals: if they say the wrong ...

If someone is mistreating you, anger might be a form of protection for you. After all, the message you are giving is that you are strong, you understand that you are being treated unfairly, and you ...

A powerful therapeutic intervention is gaining scientific validation: forgiveness. Once described primarily in religious texts and spiritual teachings, the act of forgiving has emerged as a powerful ...

Miroslav Volf once wrote a book attempting to reclaim forgiveness for a “culture stripped of grace.” Nearly 20 years later, two books are renewing that attempt for a situation Volf likely didn’t ...