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Please Don't Shoot! : I'm Already Wounded: The Story of A Heartbreak and A Ministry
Book by Hirschmann, Maria Anne
- GenresChristian
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Published January 1, 1979
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About the author
Maria Anne Hirschmann
16 books8 followersCzechoslovak-German author.
As a child she supported the German invasion of Czechoslovkia. She had to flee to West Germany at the end of the second world war.
Later she immigrated to the USA. Where she published her memoirs of WWII and started a ministry.
As a child she supported the German invasion of Czechoslovkia. She had to flee to West Germany at the end of the second world war.
Later she immigrated to the USA. Where she published her memoirs of WWII and started a ministry.
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September 22, 2018
It’s not easy to lay your life bare for all the world to read if it’s your frailties. But God speaks through all the brokenness.
May 2, 2015
This book grabbed my attention on page one. The author is genuine and engaging. She shares the good, bad, and the ugly parts of her story which is what is so refreshing. She does not put on the false "my life is perfect because I am a super Christian" front that a lot of the people filling modern evangelical church pews spew forth. I'm quite sure that you can read my frustration loud and clear!
Do I agree with all of Ms Hirschmann's theology? No! Were it still possible though I would gladly join her on the mission field or serve with her in a ministry anywhere. I would be incredibly honored to be able to curl up with a mug of hot coffee in a comfortable chair in front of a crackling fireplace in a cabin in her beloved woods and listen to her hard earned wisdom for hours on end. For that matter I would gladly sweat in any room anyplace for the privilege.
This book was published in 1979 and unfortunately the sad observations that Ms Hirschmann made then about how evangelical Christians eat their wounded stood true when Christ was here for his physical ministry on earth (the Pharisees and Sadducees) and they still exist today causing great wounds, strife, and dissension within the body of Christ. The one place where sinners saved by grace should be able to come for prayer, instruction in the Word, encouragement, and a brotherly or sisterly hand (mentor) that non-judgmentally guides them in turning away from sin (if sin actually exists) and helps them heal when they have been heartbroken is anything but a safe harbor. Judgement without the facts, bitterness, condemnation, heartbreak, legalism, and the list goes on and on...this is far too often what a hurt and grieving believer will experience if they are real with the other members of their local church body. I know it's true!
I was reminded continuously throughout this book that God is in control. I need to release everything into His care (everything!). There is no doubt in my mind that Ms Hirschmann is fully aware of who is in control and she wisely placed her full trust in His most capable and loving hands. May I do as well!
Do I agree with all of Ms Hirschmann's theology? No! Were it still possible though I would gladly join her on the mission field or serve with her in a ministry anywhere. I would be incredibly honored to be able to curl up with a mug of hot coffee in a comfortable chair in front of a crackling fireplace in a cabin in her beloved woods and listen to her hard earned wisdom for hours on end. For that matter I would gladly sweat in any room anyplace for the privilege.
This book was published in 1979 and unfortunately the sad observations that Ms Hirschmann made then about how evangelical Christians eat their wounded stood true when Christ was here for his physical ministry on earth (the Pharisees and Sadducees) and they still exist today causing great wounds, strife, and dissension within the body of Christ. The one place where sinners saved by grace should be able to come for prayer, instruction in the Word, encouragement, and a brotherly or sisterly hand (mentor) that non-judgmentally guides them in turning away from sin (if sin actually exists) and helps them heal when they have been heartbroken is anything but a safe harbor. Judgement without the facts, bitterness, condemnation, heartbreak, legalism, and the list goes on and on...this is far too often what a hurt and grieving believer will experience if they are real with the other members of their local church body. I know it's true!
I was reminded continuously throughout this book that God is in control. I need to release everything into His care (everything!). There is no doubt in my mind that Ms Hirschmann is fully aware of who is in control and she wisely placed her full trust in His most capable and loving hands. May I do as well!
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