Forgiving in the Midst of It AllTate Publishing, 2010 - 110 pages Many people say that they have few or no memories of childhood before kindergarten. I have clear, vivid memories starting at approximately age three. I have replayed those memories repeatedly in my mind, and I have prayed for them to disappear. But they haven't. At the tender age of three, Kristina Smith was left in the care of a babysitter while her parents went to work. It was during this time that her babysitter's teenage son began molesting her, which started her down a dark path full of shame, despair, and pain. Forgiving In the Midst of It All is Kristina's heartbreaking true story, which will have readers evaluating their own ability to offer and accept forgiveness. Forgiveness is extremely difficult, especially because it involves so many deep feelings and emotions. But true forgiveness is essential to physical and spiritual survival. Woven within these pages is an emotional journey toward peace, salvation, and hope. Cry, laugh, and worship God with Kristina as she finds the strength to forgive in the midst of it all. |
Table des matières
introduction | 9 |
a childs heart | 13 |
mending a broken heart | 21 |
reaching deeper | 31 |
trusting god | 45 |
accepting his will | 61 |
walking with him | 71 |
from forgiveness to restoration | 89 |
reflections for life | 101 |
a closing prayer | 107 |
epilogue | 109 |
Expressions et termes fréquents
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