The Fragrance of Crushed Violets: Forgiving the
Inexcusable
We'd also love to have join a Facebook Book Chat about the book on Tuesday, June 17th from 6-7 p.m. MDT:https://www.facebook.com/events/744001765650524/.
Book Description:
What do we do when a loved one, boss, co-worker, friend, or enemy seem determined to bring us down through an attack? How do we handle it when their assault is personal, public, deep, unjust, unfair, and unfounded? Take it one step further. How do we deal with meaningless acts of destruction and death, say in something similar to the Twin Towers incident or a school shooting, especially when the offender shows no remorse? Do we file it in our brains and rack it up to “one more senseless act” and chance to think that God somehow messed up?
In short, how do we move past the hurt and anger to a place of forgiveness?
Join us as we examine relevant scriptures about forgiveness and come away with a scriptural understanding of:
- what forgiveness is and what it isn’t
- God’s role in the process of forgiveness
- what Jesus did at the cross for each of us
- our mandate to forgive as we’ve been forgiven
- what gets in the way of forgiving others
- how to truly forgive
Quotes From the Book:
"Ultimate forgiveness can only be found in
God, because all sin is ultimately against God."
"Forgiveness isn't natural; it's
supernatural."
“…through forgiveness, we reveal
to a watching world the perfect illustration of what Christ has done for each
of us.”
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About the Author:
Cathy Bryant writes both Christian fiction and devotional
materials. She’s written devotions for The Upper Room devotional magazine, two
devotional books, and for various online devotional sites including her own
website, www.CatBryant.com. The
Fragrance of Crushed Violets is her first Bible study booklet.
Cathy's standalone
novels are set in the fictional town of Miller's Creek, Texas, where folks are
friendly, the iced tea is sweet, and Mama Beth's front porch beckons. Her debut
novel, Texas Roads, was a 2009 ACFW Genesis contest finalist and has
been on the Amazon Kindle Best-Seller list. Since then she's added four other
books to the Miller's Creek novels, the latest one released in Spring 2014.
Readers have compared her novels to those of Karen Kingsbury and Nicholas
Sparks and have called Miller's Creek the Texas version of Mayberry.
A native Texan, Cathy currently resides in the beautiful
Sangre de Cristo mountains of northern New Mexico with her minister husband of
over thirty years. When she’s writing, you can find her rummaging through
thrift stores, hiking through the wilderness, or up to her elbows in yet
another home improvement project in the mountain cabin she calls home.
This giveaway will end 6/24. Winner will be chosen through Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. US ONLY!
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18 comments:
This is something all of us would find useful.
Ann
Thanks so much for your kind words and hosting the book on its virtual tour, Charity. Many Blessings, Cathy :)
Oops! I forgot to mention the Facebook Book Chat scheduled for June 17, 6-7 p.m. MDT. The evening's activities include: mini-discussion of forgiveness, a Q & A session, and party favors. You can find the event by going to my Facebook author page and looking under the event tab. Thanks!
Sounds like a great bible study subject
God bless u
Chris
The Lord has forgiven us much, therefore we are bound by His command to forgive others. It is scriptural to forgive.
Forgiveness is cleansing the soul!
There have been many times that I had needed forgiveness and many times I have needed to forgive. This book will be a great resource and help.
Forgiveness is freeing for you and for the other person. Don't miss out! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
Since unforgiveness puts a stranglehold on everything you think or do, the only way to release the ropes that hold you is to consciously say that you forgive those that have injured you, whether you "feel" it or not. Every time the situation rears its ugly head, keep reminding yourself and God that you have forgiven that person. Eventually the Holy Spirit will pour healing oil on that hurt until you no longer feel the sting. Sometimes this happens quickly but most times it takes awhile. And in doing so, you'll feel such a release, of being lighter (like losing weight), you'll feel like you're floating on air.
Forgiveness frees your soul. It takes an unseen weight off your shoulders. It opens a space in your heart to give more love and receive more love. Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself.
Foregiveness is something I have struggled with for years.
I have to turn this all over to God,I need peace.
Thank you for all the beautiful comments on forgiveness. I agree that forgiveness is something we do out of obedience to God whether or not we feel like it. The result is a releasing of the offense and the debt our offender 'owes' us. It is freeing.
So forgiveness is the act of obedience and the result is the freeing of ourselves. I think we have to be careful about chasing after the freedom for ourselves. Instead, if we focus on the obedience, the freedom will come.
I think it's important to know that holding a grudge doesn't really affect the other person at all--you are the one consumed with bitterness. Dig out that bitterness at the roots and forgive. YOU benefit from the act of forgiving.
True, Robyn. We do benefit from forgiving. I think it's also one of the best ways to show Jesus to a watching world. :)
Not forgiving hurts you more than it does the other person.
Definitely!
I would be great to win a copy to go along with the study in July.
Forgiveness is difficult and you might have to forgive someone on a daily basis. Forgiveness is YOUR CHOICE for YOUR BENEFIT. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
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