In Experiencing God's Forgiveness, John Ensor offers a clear and deliberate look at our sinfulness, guilt, and need for forgiveness. Biblically based and full of truth and compassion, this book will help you come to terms with the magnitude of your sin and the depth of your guilt to discover the incredible gift of God's forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Accepting that gift, you can begin to firmly grasp the enormity of God's grace and start the journey from guilt to gladness.
"Experiencing God's Forgiveness is God-centered good news. It's the kind of message that will make deep, strong people and deep, strong churches. It will release people from the self-absorbed rationalizations that keep us from the fullest engagement in the global cause of God."-John Piper, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota
"Experiencing God's Forgiveness is the strong medicine we need in an era where God's amazing grace has been diminished by thinking so highly of ourselves. John Ensor demonstrates the greatness of our guilt and the surpassing greatness of God's grace, which He alone can deliver us."-Randy Alcorn, director of Eternal Perspectives Ministries; and author of Money, Possessions, and Eternity and Dominion
"John Ensor has written a solidly biblical, extremely practical, and well-written book-the best on forgiveness we've read. If you read this and take it to hear, your life will never be the same."-Marvin Olasky, editor of World magazine and author of The Tragedy of American Compassion; Susan Olasky, coauthor of More Than Kindness and founder of the Austin Crisis Pregnancy Center TABLE OF CONTENTS: Foreword Packing for the Journey From Guilt to Gladness Chapter 1: The Christian Experience of God's Forgiveness
PART ONE: OUR GUILT Chapter 2: Forgiveness Needed-Owning Up to Our Guilt Chapter 3: Forgiveness Needed-Acknowledging the Justice of God's Judgment Chapter 4: Forgiveness Promised-Putting Our Hope in God
PART TWO: GOD'S GIFT Chapter 5: Forgiveness Revealed-Discovering Christ as Rescuer Chapter 6: Forgiveness Justified-Grasping the Truth of the Cross Chapter 7: Forgiveness Experienced-Cleansing a Stained Conscience
PART THREE: THE HEART MADEGLAD Chapter 8: Forgiveness Enjoyed-Living Under the Influence of Grace Chapter 9: Forgiveness Shared-Pushing Past Grudges Chapter 10: Forgiveness Unsheathed-Serving in the Great Work
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One Woman's Story of Spousal Abuse Like so many women who marry for life, I thought that, "happily-ever-after" was possible. I believed that since no one is perfect, that I would overlook the nagative and accentuate the positive traits in a potential spouse. In my naievity I believed that if we had problems as partners in life, we could conquer anything together. Never in my wildest imagination would I have thought that I overlooked signs of abuse. I'd live through years of mental torture, and, later physical violence with unbelievable stress in suffering. I ignored the early warning signs, paid the price, and experienced God's equipping to endure to the end. Angelic protection became my reality, as Divine providence ushered me into freedom's call. If I learned anything from my marriage, it is the value of "faithfulness." It's rewards are awesome. My story is hard-core with some chapters, and may be difficult to read for the faint-hearted. If you are able to look beyond the darkness of demonic possession that must be told, you will never be the same. If you think these things existed in Biblical times only, think again, as the breath of God--His Word, will leave you hungry for more.
About the Author
Christine Rhay was born in Louisiana in 1951, became the eldest of ten children, and is a student of the human condition. She is keenly attentive to the soul nature of mankind, encouraging humanity's highest spiritual potential. Christine's well-honed life skills, seeks a standard of excellence while raising the bar for a greater vision, both mundane and spiritual. Her messages speak to leaders as well as to all serious believers seeking a deeper relationship with Christ. Her degrees pull from years of observance and interacting with humankind on many levels. Ms. Rhay brings to you a well-rounded author's viewpoint from early childhood to the present, with her long-overdue inspiring testimony of hope.
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Whether you're pro-life or pro-choice, you probably agree on one thing: abortion hurts women, both mentally and physically. Unfortunately, both sides are guilty of ignoring the individual in favor of the higher moral ground. No more. This book is designed to help people heal from their abortions on an individual level, and to finally be able to put guilt, shame, fear, doubt and other negative feelings behind them forever. Jennifer O'Neill's approach to healing is Christ-centered, showing post-abortive women that God still loves them, and that they should therefore love themselves. She should know--she felt guilt and shame over her own abortion for years. And she is not alone in that pain. This book: presents the symptoms of post-abortion syndrome (experienced by 80 percent of post-abortive women) incorporates a step-by-step, faith-based process for healing that incorporates Scripture provides true stories of women and men who have struggled with the affects of abortion includes resources for help and support Not just for the woman herself, this book is the perfect comfort and guide for people with friends, daughters or loved ones struggling with the after-effects of abortion, whether recent or long in the past. Key Features Focuses on personal stories of healing from more than 25 women, including Jennifer O'Neill herself. Takes women through a series of feeling--guilt, shame, honesty and grieving--that ultimately lead to personal and divine forgiveness. The central tenet is that God always loves you, no matter what happens, a message many post-abortive women don't get from their church communities, but which they desperately need.
About the Author
Jennifer O'Neill is an actress, model, Christian, author and activist. For the last decade, she has dedicated her life to the pro-Life movement, speaking to tens of thousands of women every year. She is the national spokesperson for Silent No More, a faith-based national campaign to raise awareness by letting women know there is help available.
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This classic book, written 17 years ago but still selling more than 13,000 copies every year, has been completely updated and expanded by the author. "I used to drink," writes John Bradshaw,"to solve the problems caused by drinking. The more I drank to relieve my shame-based loneliness and hurt, the more I felt ashamed." Shame is the motivator behind our toxic behaviors: the compulsion, co-dependency, addiction and drive to superachieve that breaks down the family and destroys personal lives. This book has helped millions identify their personal shame, understand the underlying reasons for it, address these root causes and release themselves from the shame that binds them to their past failures.
About the Author
John Bradshaw is a counselor, speaker and one of the leading voices of the recovery movement, especially inner child and family issues. His classic books include Healing the Shame that Binds You (1.3 million copies sold), Bradshaw on: The Family (1.2 million copies sold) and Homecoming (3 million copies sold).
