{"product_id":"making-sense-of-forgiveness-moving-from-hurt-toward-hope","title":"Making Sense of Forgiveness: Moving from Hurt toward Hope","description":"Clichés, glib answers, and quick solutions are shared all too often with those who are struggling to forgive or embrace forgiveness. We know Jesus calls us to forgive, but it can be hard to know what that looks like in complicated, messy relationships. Pastor and counselor Brad Hambrick helps readers to understand that forgiveness is the start of a journey that doesn’t erase the past, but honestly confronts hurt and clears the way for a hope-filled discussion on how to move toward healing.\nToo often forgiveness is viewed as the culmination of a journey, but when someone says, “I forgive you,” they are not saying, “Things are all better now.” They are saying, “I have decided to relate to your offense towards me differently.” Hambrick helps readers make sense of forgiveness biblically and relationally by addressing a variety of common questions that arise when we have been hurt: Does forgiveness mean restoration of trust? Am I supposed to “forgive and forget”? What is the role of biblical wisdom and boundaries on the road to forgiveness?\nMaking Sense of Forgiveness speaks to those who are struggling by acknowledging the seriousness of their pain, explaining the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and helping readers understand the relationship between forgiveness and emotional freedom. The author explores the characteristics of God’s forgiveness toward us and how that shapes our own forgiveness.\nIncludes a foreword from lawyer, activist, and former gymnast Rachael Denhollander.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 164507143X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.164507143X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hambrick, Brad|Denhollander, Rachael\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43743858589757,"sku":"BVV.164507143X.G","price":10.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/164507143X-0.jpg?v=1790803436","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/making-sense-of-forgiveness-moving-from-hurt-toward-hope","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}