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• n  a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense

• The complexity of forgiveness involves the healing of the forgiver as well as the forgiven.
• The truth of forgiveness is that its benefits--a healing sweetness--may accrue more to the forgiver than to the forgiven.

• pardoner
• excuser

News & Articles

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• Asheville area Devotional: Say 'yes' to Jesus
  There is a story from the Old Testament that will point to our belief that God is a healer and forgiver who wants his people to be restored in his image.
  Aug. 15, 2013 - Black Mountain News

Quotes

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• David Bowens in USA Today
  As a teammate, I'd welcome him,defensive end David Bowens said. "I'm cool with it. First, he owes an apology. It's about his teammates. (But) I'm always a forgiver. It's something for Rick and the guys upstairs. It's obviously going to be...