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Kentucky Pastor Forgives Man Sentenced for Double Murder at Men’s Shelter, Prays for His Salvation

Henderson, Ky. – In a heart-wrenching case from Henderson, Kentucky, Kenneth Gibbs, a former resident of a Christian men’s shelter, has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole after pleading guilty to a grisly 2022 mass shooting that claimed two lives and left a deep scar on the community. Gibbs admitted guilt to two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder related to the incident. The violent outbreak occurred at Harbor House, a …

Church Leader Forgives Attacker and Calls for Peace Amid Riot Outside House of Worship

Denver, Colorado – A church stabbing incident in Denver, Colorado left many shocked, but instead of anger or vengeance, the bishop at Christ the Good Shepherd Church chose a path of forgiveness and love. Bishop Emmanuel, speaking out after the brutal attack, emphasized his message of forgiveness towards the perpetrator and those behind the violent act. Emmanuel’s words resonated with a powerful message of love and compassion, drawing from his Christian faith teachings to love …

Father Forgives Son’s Murderer: A Story of Healing and Hope

San Diego, California – When Azim Khamisa received the devastating news of his son’s tragic murder during a robbery gone wrong, his world shattered. As he crumpled to the floor in agony, holding himself close to a refrigerator, the pain was unbearable. Tariq Khamisa, a college sophomore at San Diego State University working as a pizza deliveryman, was fatally shot by a 14-year-old gang member in 1995 for resisting a robbery. In the midst of …

Beanie Sigel Forgives Shooter Who Nearly Took His Life: How Can You Not?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Beanie Sigel, the Philadelphia rapper, recently declared that he has forgiven the man who shot him nearly a decade ago in a drive-by shooting incident. Despite sustaining two gunshot wounds to his back, which left him in a coma in 2014, Beanie Sigel has come forward to speak about his journey towards forgiveness during an interview on Sway in the Morning. Reflecting on the traumatic experience, Beanie explained the importance of forgiveness, …