Forgiveness & Reconciliation: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life (Everyday Matters Bible Studies for Women) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1619701464 ISBN 13: 9781619701465

Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers, 2014

Synopsis

This Bible study guide leads women through the spiritual practices of Forgiveness and Reconciliation. It includes 4 separate Bible studies on this topic, and each study includes: . Meditation on selected scripture focusing on a facet of the practice . Sidebars that feature quotes, insights, or challenges . 6 Discussion questions . Points to Ponder . Prayer . Exercise for the week . Takeaway Treasure . Leader's Guide Forgiveness section: Chapter 1: Helps a Messy World Remember God Chapter 2: Defines Your Relationship with God Chapter 3: Levels the Playing Field Chapter 4: Drives Intimate Relationships Reconciliation section: Chapter 5: A Place that is Humanly Impossible Chapter 6: Establish Your Heart Chapter 7: The Enabling Power of God Chapter 8: Walk in the Light

About this title

From the Back Cover

"To be Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you."
--C. S. Lewis
One of the greatest marks of a life transformed by Jesus is the ability to forgive and reconcile with one another. That doesn't mean it's easy, and sometimes true forgiveness can be one of the toughest things we'll ever do. But it can also be the most freeing.
The studies in this book examine challenges we face as we try to forgive and reconcile with those who have hurt us. Let's face it--sometimes it's easier to be hurt or angry, to hold onto our sense of justice and pride, rather than let go. But both forgiveness and reconciliation are disciplines necessary for the spiritual health of individuals and communities. In practicing them, we see the reality of God's forgiveness and his offer of reconciliation to us.
If you've ever experienced the hurt of not being forgiven, if you've ever struggled to forgive someone who wronged you, or if you have trouble acknowledging God's forgiveness in your life, this study is for you.
The purpose of this study guide series is to help you use spiritual practices to make your own life richer, fuller, and deeper. It can be used as a "standalone" Bible study guide for groups or individual use, or as a companion alongside the Everyday Matters Bible for Women. The twenty-four spiritual practices are Acceptance, Bible Study & Meditation, Celebration, Community, Confession, Contemplation, Faith, Fasting, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Hospitality, Justice, Mentoring, Outreach, Prayer, Reconciliation, Sabbath & Rest, Service, Silence, Simplicity, Solitude, Stewardship, Submission, and Worship.

About the Author

Wendy Murray is a former editor and senior writer for "Christianity Today." She has served as writer-in-residence at Gordon College and has published eleven books. She is a featured blogger on Patheos.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1619701464
• ISBN 13: 9781619701465
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 96