Why is it so hard to forgive? When we try, we often battle bitterness, self-pity, and anger. And sometimes it's hard to receive forgiveness or even to admit we need it. No wonder we try to avoid this part of life, only to find that it doesn't go away. What can we do? The Bible speaks with wisdom and authority about this battle. In forgiving others, Timothy S Lane explains the way it helps us understand: ? What forgiveness means ? How to offer forgiveness ? How to ask for forgiveness ? Why we don't forgive ? and how to change that. Forgiving others is seldom easy, but with God's help, it is possible