Life is full of instances when people, for lack of better wording, "rub each other the wrong way." Members of families have conflicts and spats. Neighbors clash over their actions. People who have been friends for years suddenly fall out over an occurrence in which they felt "wronged" by the other. Unfortunately, many of these people walk through life carrying a grudge. Something that has happened long ago, something perhaps small and insignificant when it occurred, remains a chip on their shoulder. They will carry that chip a long time, never once asking to restore what at one time had been a beautiful relationship with another human being.

Now, I am sure that if we asked these people if they could forgive the actions of their families, neighbors, or friends, they would reply "of course." …