Call Quote by Lewis B. Smedes Download Open image “Seeing reality for what it is is what we call discernment. The work of discernment is very hard.” — Lewis B. Smedes ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.5 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Call Discernment Hard Reality Seeing Very Work
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...Forgiving is not having to understand. Understanding may come later, in fragments, an insight here and a glimpse there, after forgiving. — Lewis B. Smedes Copy Share Image
The God who has the whole world in his hands has grace for the whole world in his heart. — Lewis B. Smedes Copy Share Image
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Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. — Lewis B. Smedes Copy Share Image
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