As We Forgive Those Quotes

“Understanding is used too often as a convenient means to avoid and sidestep the process of acknowledging the hurts and wounds (which makes forgiving more effective). We cannot truly forgive until we admit that the offense is as wounding as it really is, and therefore really does need to be forgiven. When understanding becomes the substitute not only for forgiving but for sharing about feelings, healing does not occur.”
― Charles Finck, As We Forgive Those

“What joy it brings to believe in a loving God who is fully invested in us and hopes for the same from us. When we choose to forgive, we are proclaiming that relationship.”
― Charles Finck, As We Forgive Those