Why do churches pour salt into the wound of those [domestic abuse victims] who are the most wounded? First is the very real possibility that a given church is swarming with wolves in sheep's clothing. No Christians want to believe that this is true of their own church, but God has told us in His Word… Continue reading Thursday Thought — The Deadly Combination of Ignorance and Arrogance
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Three Kinds of Forgiveness
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
