Forgiveness

Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren said of resentment that it is the "unhealthiest emotion there is" and encouraged Christians to forgive others for their wrong doings.

Last week Bill Cosby was sentenced to prison for drugging women and sexually abusing them. In the last 12 months dozens of men have lost their careers over sexual abuse scandals that began with Harvey Weinstein, the most powerful man in Hollywood.

After credible allegations of sexual assault against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh were made public two weeks ago — allegations that Christine Blasey Ford recounted in a live Senate testimony Thursday (Sept. 27) — many Americans thought warily back to their teenage years: Could we withstand a public trial of our worst actions from decades ago?

Iowa College student Mollie Tibbetts was purportedly found dead last week in Poweshiek County, Iowa, but the Tibbetts’ are asking people not to be angry at God for her death, instead they are encouraging people to follow her example and live a positive life.

Now to the part of the story that most fascinates me: Sgt. Brenchley told reporters that the woman who struck him “is not to be vilified.”

Iraqi Christians have endured so much at the hands of Islamic extremists. Since the militants took control over much of the Middle East in 2014 Iraqi Christians have faced discrimination, been forced to pay fines, been driven from their homes, and in some cases have even faced death.

It was the most amazing courtroom testimony I’ve ever heard. And if you haven’t heard it yourself, you need to.

Rachel Denhollander’s words gave the light of Christ. Will yours do the same today?

Denhollander’s powerful testimony reminds all of us of the need for both justice and forgiveness. Though evil is strong, forgiveness is truly stronger and more compelling.

Rachael Denhollander, the first victim to speak out about Nassar’s abuse, spoke last at the hearing.