Posted by Doug Showalter on December 27, 1998 at 07:57:44:
In Reply to: Forgiveness needed to break the cycle posted by Mike :-D on December 27, 1998 at 01:13:54:
Dear Mike,
You might wish to read my sermon entitled, "The Christian Good News: Breaking the Cycle," which I have posted on the web, on my church's web site. I have placed a link to it below.
If you are not already receiving counseling, I would strongly encourage you to do so, based on what you have said in your posting here. Among other things, your reference to abusing your children is a serious matter [possibly also a criminal matter, depending upon what has actually happened]. Please get professional help, don't try to tackle these things by yourself alone.
It is good that you recognize the cycle, and are reaching out to break it. Recognition is an important first step to breaking it. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Doug Showalter