Forgiving and Reconciling

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Book Description All of us have suffered painful emotional and relational hurts. God calls us to forgive those who have hurt us, but that's often easier said than done. We don't usually know how to forgive others, nor are we always sure if we have truly forgiven them. Worthington's expertise comes not only from years of scientific research but also from the experience of the brutal murder of his own mother. His convictions were put to the test as he worked through his conflicting emotions and rage toward the murderer. He found that the principles of Christian forgiveness enabled him to forgive even his mother's killer.?Table of ContentsPreface to the Revised EditionAcknowledgmentsPart 1: Why We Forgive1. Why Forgive?2. Unforgiveness, Justice and Forgiveness3. The Christian Foundation of ForgivingPart 2: How to REACH Forgiveness4. R: Recall the Hurt5. E: Empathize6. A: Altruistic Gift of Forgiveness7. C: Commit Publicly to Forgive8. H: Hold onto ForgivenessPart 3: How to Reconcile9. Decisions10. Discussion11. Detoxification12. DevotionNotes