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I Forgive You, But...: 3 Steps That Can Heal Your Heart Forever
Have you ever been hurt, betrayed, used or done wrong? At some point in life, we all experience wounds from others. But, staying hurt is not okay. When we refuse to let go of the hurt, it turns to unforgiveness and unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other guy to die. It eats our lunch. This book is all about HOW to forgive, how to dig into the Bible when you've been hurt and let the Word set you free.
Forgiveness is how God does do-overs and it's how He makes things new and gives us a fresh start. You and I were made new because He forgave us. Forgiveness is the key to cut the chain to our past hurts and to walk away free.
This book shows the power of forgiveness and includes miracle stories about people who thought that forgiveness wasn't the answer to their problems, but when they learned to forgive, their lives were transformed!
Forgiveness is how God does do-overs and it's how He makes things new and gives us a fresh start. You and I were made new because He forgave us. Forgiveness is the key to cut the chain to our past hurts and to walk away free.
This book shows the power of forgiveness and includes miracle stories about people who thought that forgiveness wasn't the answer to their problems, but when they learned to forgive, their lives were transformed!
208 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2017
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About the author
Karen Jensen Salisbury
18 books59 followers I am a wife, mom, writer, Jesus-lover and teacher of the Word. I've lived in Oregon, California, Idaho, Oklahoma, and now Minnesota -- apparently, I get around!
It's my joy to share life's great experiences and God's faithfulness with you, my readers. I just happen to believe that all things are possible to those who believe, and it's my passion to help you to keep on believing if and when life gets hard.
Be sure to drop me a note -- I love to hear from you!
It's my joy to share life's great experiences and God's faithfulness with you, my readers. I just happen to believe that all things are possible to those who believe, and it's my passion to help you to keep on believing if and when life gets hard.
Be sure to drop me a note -- I love to hear from you!
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March 22, 2024
I forgive you, but... Karen Jensen Salisbury has touched me deeply. This book now rests beside my Bible. I had long prayed for a wise woman to guide me, and the Lord sent Karen with her books and teachings. I first met this woman of God at Rhema during the Winter Bible Seminar; she exuded vitality, wisdom, and a grounded nature.
After her sermon, I thanked her for her enlightening words and asked her for advice on a book that would help navigate a complex relationship, and she recommended this one. I purchased it that same day; I was holding it in my hands at the hotel when conflicting thoughts raced through my mind, urging me to return it as it might reopen old wounds.
Despite the doubts, I trusted Karen's guidance and began reading the book on my journey home.
From beginning to end, it provided me with nourishing scripture that quenched the dry areas of my soul.
In other parts, the book acted as a catalyst for growth in my heart's soil. I can confidently say that my roots in Christ Jesus are stronger today because of this book. It deserves to be translated into every language. I wholeheartedly endorse reading it. It's a true gem.
After her sermon, I thanked her for her enlightening words and asked her for advice on a book that would help navigate a complex relationship, and she recommended this one. I purchased it that same day; I was holding it in my hands at the hotel when conflicting thoughts raced through my mind, urging me to return it as it might reopen old wounds.
Despite the doubts, I trusted Karen's guidance and began reading the book on my journey home.
From beginning to end, it provided me with nourishing scripture that quenched the dry areas of my soul.
In other parts, the book acted as a catalyst for growth in my heart's soil. I can confidently say that my roots in Christ Jesus are stronger today because of this book. It deserves to be translated into every language. I wholeheartedly endorse reading it. It's a true gem.
June 6, 2020
Look no further if you are looking to forgive or be forgiven!
This book arrived in my Inbox as an eBook on offer and WOW, what perfect timing because I was at that precise moment, struggling with forgiving a close friend who had recently betrayed me. All I can say is this book helped me a lot, and got me to a place of peace after forgiving, all within a week. An easy yet enlightening read, well-written and supported with Bible verses, this is a highly recommended book! Karen writes as if she were talking to you and that’s really helpful. Double useful if you are looking to forgive or be forgiven. I pray that this book blesses you as it did me. God bless!
This book arrived in my Inbox as an eBook on offer and WOW, what perfect timing because I was at that precise moment, struggling with forgiving a close friend who had recently betrayed me. All I can say is this book helped me a lot, and got me to a place of peace after forgiving, all within a week. An easy yet enlightening read, well-written and supported with Bible verses, this is a highly recommended book! Karen writes as if she were talking to you and that’s really helpful. Double useful if you are looking to forgive or be forgiven. I pray that this book blesses you as it did me. God bless!
January 27, 2021
The hardest thing for us to do? Forgive!
I really enjoyed how this book as out together. First getting to read the individual stories and how each one learned how to forgive. As I read I could see others or myself in the stories and it helped to relate. The second step was immersing yourself with the scriptures. Finally the this step being able to write down the names and forgiving. Would highly recommend!
I really enjoyed how this book as out together. First getting to read the individual stories and how each one learned how to forgive. As I read I could see others or myself in the stories and it helped to relate. The second step was immersing yourself with the scriptures. Finally the this step being able to write down the names and forgiving. Would highly recommend!
December 21, 2019
Eye opener
This book has helped me forgive the people in my life that have hurt me. This is an easy read simple guide to using God’s word to dominate how to forgive. Karen even goes into to explaining that you can forgive people and still have boundaries to stay apart from relationship with them, how to forgive yourself and much more. Great read!
This book has helped me forgive the people in my life that have hurt me. This is an easy read simple guide to using God’s word to dominate how to forgive. Karen even goes into to explaining that you can forgive people and still have boundaries to stay apart from relationship with them, how to forgive yourself and much more. Great read!
August 24, 2023
Forgiveness- plain and simple
I came across this book just when I needed it. If there are any questions that you have on the biblical concept of forgiveness, this book is a n excellent tool. The language is straight-forward and yet conveys a spirit of compassion and understanding. Everyone needs to read this!
I came across this book just when I needed it. If there are any questions that you have on the biblical concept of forgiveness, this book is a n excellent tool. The language is straight-forward and yet conveys a spirit of compassion and understanding. Everyone needs to read this!
July 18, 2023
Page Turner!
Totally love this book and couldn’t put it down. Author shares testimonies and stories of occasions where it is impossible to forgive someone and comes with a solution, and how forgiveness is the best way to live life. Highly recommend!
Totally love this book and couldn’t put it down. Author shares testimonies and stories of occasions where it is impossible to forgive someone and comes with a solution, and how forgiveness is the best way to live life. Highly recommend!
December 10, 2021
Scripture based
Reading this really helped encourage me to be more forgiving to others. God has been so gracious and merciful to me how can I do any less.
Reading this really helped encourage me to be more forgiving to others. God has been so gracious and merciful to me how can I do any less.
October 2, 2024
“I Forgive You, But…” 3 Steps that can heal your heart forever by Karen Jensen Salisbury asks the question “Have you ever been hurt, betrayed, used or done wrong?” At some point in life, everyone experiences wounds at the hands or words of others. Staying hurt is not okay. When we refuse to forgive, holding on to the hurt, we end up hurting ourselves rather than punishing the person who hurt us. Karen Jensen Salisbury sets out to present a book about how to forgive, how to turn to the Bible when you’ve been hurt and let the Word set you free. Forgiveness is the God offered do-overs and fresh starts and walk away free from the pain of the past. Featuring the real life stories of individuals who once thought that forgiveness wasn’t the answer, but learned the transformative power of forgiveness.
Many people think that forgiveness should be given when it has been asked for or when the person is truly sorry. However, what happens when the person never asks or doesn’t think he or she did anything wrong. Karen Jensen Salisbury shows readers through personal stories and Scriptures that forgiveness frees us from bitterness and resentment even when forgiveness isn’t asked for or when the pain remains despite the “I’m sorry.” While I expected a different format, the book is still filled with Scriptures on forgiveness and examples of how unforgiveness affects our daily lives. One of my favorite quotes from the book is “Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. Nobody can go back and make a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” What a great reminder! I recommend “I Forgive You, But…”
“I Forgive You, But…” 3 Steps that can heal your heart forever
is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook
Many people think that forgiveness should be given when it has been asked for or when the person is truly sorry. However, what happens when the person never asks or doesn’t think he or she did anything wrong. Karen Jensen Salisbury shows readers through personal stories and Scriptures that forgiveness frees us from bitterness and resentment even when forgiveness isn’t asked for or when the pain remains despite the “I’m sorry.” While I expected a different format, the book is still filled with Scriptures on forgiveness and examples of how unforgiveness affects our daily lives. One of my favorite quotes from the book is “Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. Nobody can go back and make a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” What a great reminder! I recommend “I Forgive You, But…”
“I Forgive You, But…” 3 Steps that can heal your heart forever
is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook
September 21, 2020
The gift you give yourself is forgiving another for their misdeeds so you no longer carry their burden for them. Forgiveness is essential if you want a meaningful life. Sometimes we hold on to our resentments like a warm cozy blanket. Nothing could be more self-destructive. Forgiveness can often become the road less traveled as we typically chose to linger in active grudge holding. Really bad idea. This little tomb is a reminder to us that to forgive is truly a freeing gift for our own personal, emotional and spiritual growth. Sometimes we need a kick in the pants to act in this direction. This book provides said kick in a logical, thoughtful manner.
July 23, 2023
Very good advice for the most part. I liked that she gave real-life examples.
March 31, 2025
a great book on the power of forgiveness! lots of great insights & helpful questions. really enjoyed how she told people’s stories to illustrate her points too
March 26, 2021
I was hoping for more from this book. It caught my eye on account I am one who struggles with forgiveness. I feel like it was too focused on religion. “ God says this, God says that” that is all this book seemed to be.
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