Real scriptures on second chances and starting over

I believe we've all experienced those moments where we wish existence had a "reset" switch. You know the feeling—the one where you've said the wrong thing, made the poor choice, or even completely walked away from what you knew was right. It's heavy, and this can make a person feel as if you're permanently tied to the version of yourself a person like the very least. Yet when you begin looking into scriptures on second chances, you realize fairly quickly that the Bible isn't the book about perfect people. It's really a massive assortment of stories about those who messed up huge time and were given a chance to attempt again. ...

April 11, 2026 · 7 min · Shalev Butzer