Finding Your Treasure: On the Way to Healing and Hope

Smith, Verna G.

ISBN 10: 1414059140 / ISBN 13: 9781414059143

Published by 1st Book Library 2004-03, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Finding Your Treasure: On the Way to Healing and Hope
• Publisher: 1st Book Library 2004-03
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1414059140
• ISBN 13: 9781414059143
• Binding: PF
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

FINDING YOUR TREASUREOn the Way to Healing and HopeThese meditations have brought healing and hope to theirreaders.¿ They my be specially helpful toyou, if you are going through difficult times; if you are suffering fromwounded memories, from divorce or loss of a loved one, or want to grow in yourself esteem.¿ They invite you to a periodof disciplined reflection that will give you resources for your spiritualpilgrimage.¿ They have been used by largeand small congregations as a resource for members' meditations during Lent, andby individuals at other times of the year. A grieving widow writes ... Your book is a priceless treasure. Ifind myself re-reading and finding new pearls for understanding.¿ I read a page per day and review the previousday's page for new insights.¿ This comesat a time in my life when the worst has happened.¿ I'm still struggling with my grief.A seasoned and successful pastor writes ... I have been greatly encouraged andcomforted by your meditations, scripture and prayers..I had not realized how out of touch I have been with my self.¿ At many points it seemed to me you werereading my mind and my heart.¿ For years,since my divorce, I have been struggling with many deep feelings.¿ Your gentle advice, admonishments, andcomforting thoughts have greatly lifted my spirits. .

About the Author

Verna G. Smith is the mother of four grown children, andserved for five years as a missionary in the Philippines. She has given spiritual directionto individuals and groups, after earning a Certificate in Spiritual Directionat San Francisco Theological Seminary.¿As school psychologist, she was particularly helpful to teachers andparents with problem children. For several years she served as staffpsychologist in a residential community for male juvenile offenders¿ These meditations share insights fromher rich spiritual journey, as she has struggled with painful childhoodmemories.¿ She also is the author of¿ "Apples of Gold,"another book of meditations.