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Podcast: Bret Hammond
Episode: Forgive One Another; Colossians 3:12-15
Description: Mary Johnson’s story is moving and inspiring. In 1993, her 20-year-old son was shot and killed by 16-year-old Oshea Israel. Rather than being consumed by bitterness, Mary began visiting Oshea in prison, eventually telling him that she forgave him. When he was released, Mary welcomed Oshea into her home. In an interview with the two, Mary said, “I treat you as I would treat my own son.” Can we even imagine that kind of grace?
Honestly, probably not. As a preacher, I wonder how helpful these stories are for those of us struggling to let go of an offense. There are th...