Listening for Life

Goofs, Gaffes and Grace

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Pat Johnson
Apr 25, 2026
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A few days ago, I did something that hurt someone else profoundly. Of course I did not intend the hurt. This is such a good friend of mine that I would never want to hurt her, but she found out something that I did that eroded her trust in me.

I asked for forgiveness. I tried to defend myself and told …

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