Thank you very much for\u00a0your web site’s index<\/a>.<\/p>\n I have been struggling a lot with issues concerning forgiveness<\/a>, repentance<\/a> and such. My story is quite intriguing and alarming; however, I don\u2019t want to overwhelm you with it.<\/p>\n Your site makes me feel like I have hope, and that when I repented, that God really did forgive me.<\/p>\n\t You’re welcome. If I can be of service, just write.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Question: Thank you very much for\u00a0your web site’s index. I have been struggling a lot with issues concerning forgiveness, repentance and such. My story is quite intriguing and alarming; however, I don\u2019t want to overwhelm you with it. 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