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Clichés,
glib answers, and quick solutions are shared all too often with those
who are struggling to forgive or embrace forgiveness. We know
Jesus calls us to forgive, but it can be hard to know what that looks
like in complicated, messy relationships. Pastor and counselor
Brad Hambrick helps readers to understand that forgiveness is the start
of a journey that doesn’t erase the past, but honestly confronts hurt and
clears the way for a hope-filled discussion on how to move toward
healing.
Too often
forgiveness is viewed as the culmination of a journey,
but when someone says, “I forgive
you,” they are not saying, “Things are all better
now.” They are saying, “I have decided to relate to
your offense towards me differently.” Hambrick helps readers
make sense of forgiveness biblically and relationally by addressing a
variety of common questions that arise when we have been
hurt: Does forgiveness mean restoration of trust? Am I supposed to
“forgive and forget”? What is the role of biblical wisdom
and boundaries on the road
to forgiveness?
Making Sense of Forgiveness speaks to those who are struggling by
acknowledging the seriousness of their pain, explaining the difference
between forgiveness and reconciliation, and helping readers
understand the relationship between forgiveness and emotional
freedom. The author explores the characteristics of
God’s forgiveness toward us and how that shapes our own forgiveness.
Includes a
foreword from lawyer, activist, and
former gymnast Rachael Denhollander.
Releases 10/4/21.
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Brad
Hambrick, ThM, EdD, serves as the Pastor of Counseling at The Summit
Church in Durham, NC. He also serves as Assistant Professor of Biblical
Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, a council
member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, and has authored several
books including God's Attributes: Rest for Life
Struggles and Making Sense of Forgiveness,
and served as general editor for the Becoming a Church that
Cares Well for the Abused curriculum.
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“With
gentleness and sensitivity to the real suffering that has taken place
whenever the question of forgiveness is raised, Brad lays out a concise
and comprehensive approach to understanding forgiveness and what it
entails. Much as I did, you will wrestle with what forgiveness is—and
what it is not. With insightful reflection questions and practical
steps to help wisely guide the process, Brad couples careful exegesis
with day-to-day application, bringing clarity and direction to
a critical concept too often mired in misunderstanding and
unhelpful practices.”
~ Rachael Denhollander, Speaker; victim
advocate; author of What Is a Girl Worth?
“The practice of forgiveness is central to life as a disciple of Jesus
Christ. But it is not easy, nor is it always clear how to proceed. Brad
Hambrick is a trustworthy shepherd who leads us carefully through a
nuanced and practical discussion of this complex topic. Whether you are
a person who has been sinned against and are wrestling with forgiving
the one who hurt you or an offender receiving forgiveness from the one
you hurt, Brad’s biblically-saturated guide will help you take the next
wise step.”
~ Michael R. Emlet, Dean of Faculty and
counselor, Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF);
author of Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Loving
Others as God Loves Us
“Extending and receiving forgiveness is sometimes like a sprint. More
often it is like a marathon. Running well and finishing the race
requires a well-planned strategy. It also is significantly aided by
helpful companions. This book is one such companion. It is a reservoir
of biblical wisdom. I cannot commend it more highly.”
~ Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern
Baptist Theological Seminary
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