Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

In Part 2 of our forgiveness series, Cara and Dot explore the power of forgiveness by looking at Matthew 18:22-23. They discuss how anger and entitlement signal a lack of forgiveness and share ways to check your heart. Don’t miss Dot's compelling story at the end of the show highlighting the beauty of forgiveness. Grab your Bible and journal and join us!

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Episode recap:
  • Start by writing down Matthew 18:22-23  (0:14)
  • Recap of last week’s episode (2:28)
  • Anger and a sense of entitlement are symptoms of a lack of forgiveness (9:29)
  • How can you check your heart to know if you’ve truly forgiven? (13:36)
  • Anger subtly turns into bitterness if left unchecked (17:00)
  • Demanding something from someone who does not see it is a symptom of unforgiveness (21:56)
  • More symptoms of a lack of forgiveness (26:42)
  • Forgiveness brings freedom (33:20)
  • Dot shares a family story involving her parents’ deep forgiveness (39:02)
  • God says forgive because He has a better plan for your life (45:58)

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Scripture Verse: Matthew 18:22-23 (NIV)
Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.”

What is Write this Down! with Dot Bowen?

Bible teacher, author and founder of Cup of Joy Ministries, Dot Bowen, teaches listeners what it truly looks like to know, love and follow Jesus. Each week, Dot invites you to sit down with her and her daughter, Cara, to have an authentic conversation about Biblical Scripture and God’s Truth. Their honest and thought provoking conversations are full of wit and wisdom which will have you diving deeper into God’s Word.

Whether Dot is teaching, speaking or simply grabbing coffee with a dear friend, she can often be heard saying with excitement, “Write this Down!” Her heart for the listener is to take the things she asks you to write down before the Lord and ask Him to open your eyes to His Truth and love. John 8:32 says, “and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.”

By the end of each episode, you’ll find yourself grabbing a pencil so that you can Write this Down! with Dot Bowen.