This week we will begin a sermon series that, for many of us, is going to be a real journey to freedom. Freedom from old wrongs done to us, from pain we carry with us, from old scars that just won't seem to heal. It's the journey of FORGIVENESS. In this life - pain is inevitable. People WILL hurt us. How can forgiveness take away their power to continue hurting us, and lead us to healing and freedom? The first step in this journey is very hard. We may feel like we don't WANT to forgive - or don't know how. So, let's go slow. This week, let's just start with talking about What Forgiveness IS, to help us decide if maybe this is a journey we need to take. Maybe forgiveness is not what we typically think of. Maybe it is possible. Maybe it is the first step on your journey to freedom!