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Desperate Forgiveness Lib/E: How Mercy Sets You Free
MP3 CD Format Duck Dynasty stars Al and Lisa Robertson were desperate for their love to survive—and with God's help, they realized the only answer to marital and family betrayal is all-consuming, life-altering, desperate forgiveness. In their new book, they share this message with anyone who wants to exchange broken relationships for healing.
The Robertsons know what they're talking They have lived through the pain of adultery and lack of communication in their marriage. And thanks to the healing they've experienced, they now help other couples find their own path to forgiveness.
This former pastor of twenty-two years and his wife want you to arrive at a place where you, too, can give and receive forgiveness and find the beauty of reconciliation.
By sharing true stories from friends and family, as well as biblical examples, Desperate Forgiveness provides the support you'll need on the hard road to forgiveness. You'll learn about the necessity and power of humility; the freedom found in letting go of bitterness; and the restoration and reclamation on the other side of desperation.
The Robertsons know what they're talking They have lived through the pain of adultery and lack of communication in their marriage. And thanks to the healing they've experienced, they now help other couples find their own path to forgiveness.
This former pastor of twenty-two years and his wife want you to arrive at a place where you, too, can give and receive forgiveness and find the beauty of reconciliation.
By sharing true stories from friends and family, as well as biblical examples, Desperate Forgiveness provides the support you'll need on the hard road to forgiveness. You'll learn about the necessity and power of humility; the freedom found in letting go of bitterness; and the restoration and reclamation on the other side of desperation.
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Published June 4, 2019
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About the author
Al Robertson
12 books11 followersAl (Alan) Robertson is the oldest of the four Robertson boys and is making his first appearance on the show in this upcoming season's launch. He grew up hunting, fishing, and helping build the foundation of the family business in the 1970s and 80s. Alan left the duck call business when he received the call for ministry in 1988 and served as a senior pastor in West Monroe, Lousiana, until 2012, when he, too, joined the Duck Commander clan to work with the family business. Alan received an associate s degree from White s Ferry Road School of Biblical Studies and a bachelor in ministry from Sunset International Bible Institute. He lives in West Monroe, Louisiana, with his wife, Lisa, his two grown daughters, and two grandchildren.
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December 13, 2019
Duck Dynasty clan’s pastor brother Al (who was mostly absent from the show) and his wife Lisa provide a remarkably transparent account of their brokenness and sin and God’s power of forgiveness.
Based on theology alone, I’d give this book 1-2 stars as the authors’ seem to conflate baptism with salvation. I could not help but notice that this seemed to compound the problems in people’s lives as their lives showed little evidence of new life despite the assumption that salvation was present. That’s not to say that Christians cannot fall into terrible sin (just read the Bible) but it adds another layer.
That being said, their actual decisions to act in desperate forgiveness are the real teaching. Their willingness to openly declare their sin and fully forgive one other is refreshing. They know they are broken people (just like me) and know that as a recipient of Christ’s forgiveness they are required to forgive others. In that way their actions exalt God, and I’m glad I read their story.
Based on theology alone, I’d give this book 1-2 stars as the authors’ seem to conflate baptism with salvation. I could not help but notice that this seemed to compound the problems in people’s lives as their lives showed little evidence of new life despite the assumption that salvation was present. That’s not to say that Christians cannot fall into terrible sin (just read the Bible) but it adds another layer.
That being said, their actual decisions to act in desperate forgiveness are the real teaching. Their willingness to openly declare their sin and fully forgive one other is refreshing. They know they are broken people (just like me) and know that as a recipient of Christ’s forgiveness they are required to forgive others. In that way their actions exalt God, and I’m glad I read their story.
December 11, 2021
I purchased this book on a whim because Al & Lisa were at the local bookstore signing copies of this, so I had the unexpected joy of chatting with them for a few minutes-- small chitchat about weather, traveling and their niece Sadie. They also shared their heart behind writing this book and their desire for people to embrace mercy and forgiveness.
This book shared their story of desperate forgiveness-- each of them individually as well as issues within their marriage. They shared other people's stories-- but the one common theme was the power of and need for mercy and forgiveness and how it sets you free. And not just forgiveness of other's but also of self.
When signing my copy of this book-- they each cited a verse:
Al's was Luke 7:47 "Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven-- as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little."
Lisa's was Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you."
This book shared their story of desperate forgiveness-- each of them individually as well as issues within their marriage. They shared other people's stories-- but the one common theme was the power of and need for mercy and forgiveness and how it sets you free. And not just forgiveness of other's but also of self.
When signing my copy of this book-- they each cited a verse:
Al's was Luke 7:47 "Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven-- as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little."
Lisa's was Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you."
December 29, 2019
Insightful, real and to the point. I truly enjoyed it and learned a lot about forgiveness.
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