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Forgiveness: Seven Lessons from the Cross
Christ’s words from the cross reveal how forgiveness frees the wounded, restores love, and opens a path toward joy.
Rebecca W. Clarke
April 3, 2026
Christ’s words from the cross reveal how forgiveness frees the wounded, restores love, and opens a path toward joy.
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