The Healing Power of Forgiveness: *Let Go of Your Hurt *Experience Renewed Relationships *Find New Intimacy with God

by Ray Pritchard

Few Christians realize nearly every problem in life stems from an unwillingness to forgive someone. When we hold grudges, seek retribution, and blame others, we end up hurting our relationships with God and people--and short-circuit our ability to live the Christian live the way it's meant to be lived. Why is forgiveness so difficult at times? Must we forgive when it's the other person's fault? How should we handle repeat offenses? What if we feel we can't forgive because we've been hurt so badly? Pritchard answers these questions and more by pointing to God's example as the Supreme Forgiver. When we learn to forgive in the way He forgives, then we'll know true freedom, peace, and emotional healing.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living

192 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2005

About the author

Dr. Ray Pritchard serves as president of Keep Believing Ministries. He has ministered extensively overseas in China, Bolivia, Columbia, Paraguay, Belize, Haiti, Nigeria, Switzerland, Russia, India and Nepal. He serves as a regular co-host on "Today's Issues" on the American Family Network. He has written 27 books, including Stealth Attack, Fire and Rain, The Healing Power of Forgiveness, An Anchor for the Soul, The Incredible Journey of Faith, The ABCs of Wisdom, Leadership Lessons of Jesus (with Bob Briner), Why Did This Happen to Me?, and Credo: Believing in Something to Die For. For 26 years he pastored churches in Los Angeles, Dallas and Chicago. He is a graduate of Tennessee Temple University (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.) and Talbot School of Theology (D.Min.). He has been married to Marlene for 39 years. Their three sons (Josh, Mark and Nick) have spent time in recent years teaching English in China. Josh and Leah were married in July 2006. They have one son (Knox) and a daughter on the way. Mark and Vanessa were married in July 2007. They have two children (Eli and Penelope). His hobbies include biking, surfing the Internet, and anything related to the Civil War.

Reviews

[Elizabeth Plumberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that will stay on my most used book shelf. In fact, within a month of finishing this book I had loaned it to a friend who was struggling with forgiveness issues. Ray Pritchard does an excellent job of covering this topic from a biblical perspective. He does so in a way that encourages the reader to act on what he is learning and to begin the process of healing from the hurts of the past through forgiveness. If you or someone you know is struggling to forgive, this book is a great place to go to understand the issues and to be set free from the bondage that is unforgiveness. I highly recommend it.

[Noah Filipiak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this up for sermon prep. I'm really impressed with the honesty and helpfulness of this book. Pritchard doesn't give pat answers and hits controversial and real questions head on. This is a great guidebook to those who are carrying a load of unforgiveness around with them.

[Matt Darlong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is still on top of books i've read on forgiveness. The language is very simple, easily understandable. When you start reading the book, don't forget to keep a pencil around you. You will need to do a lot of underlining.

[JoAnn · Rating 5 out of 5]

i'm still amazed with what this book taught me.

[Ebookwormy1]

I heard Ray Pritchard speak on topics from this book years ago, 5? maybe 10? and what he said remains with me. It was a powerful word. I remembered it today, and need to read this book.

[Fawn Lange · Rating 4 out of 5]

I book I will read over and over again.

[Linda Goldfarb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend this book!

[Joan Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent