How do you know if you are sincere in your apology? Have you ever said, “I’m sorry,” only to see the same pattern of behaviors resurface? Are you fed up with this negative cycle? If so, you need to understand the “Apology that Counts.”

It is important to apologize when necessary. However, the apology that counts should not be manipulated. It should come from a place of understanding accountability. Accountability is when you are taking full responsibility for the negative behavior.

Apologizing is an important part for resolving issues in marriage. For Christians, an apology should mean more than, “I’m sorry.” It should come from deep within your heart from conviction.

The Bibles teaches, “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death” (2 Cor 7:10). Godly sorrow is guilt over sin (offending and hurting God), which leads to repentance. Repentance is saying, “I was wrong to God. If I could do it all over again, I would do it G...