Renunciation of vengeance, relational reconciliation, and divine forgiveness — those are the three kinds of forgiveness. Christians often conflate (blur, blend, shmoosh together) the three meanings of forgiveness — which causes much harm and confusion to victims of abuse. Post last updated Feb 8, 2026. Take home messages God's forgiveness in its truest and purest… Continue reading Three Kinds of Forgiveness
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Church Leaders Charge Victims with Sin for Leaving the Abuser
So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not… Continue reading Church Leaders Charge Victims with Sin for Leaving the Abuser
