Audra Jennings

The danger of a heart gripped by revenge Hatcher’s latest release explores the insidious consequences of anger and bitterness When your heart is filled with a lust for vengeance, is there any room left for love? In her latest release, The Heart’s Pursuit (Zondervan/ May 13, 2014 /ISBN: 978-0310259275 /$15.99) , author Robin Lee Hatcher examines issues of the heart that all of us will eventually face: forgiveness and the desire for justice — or even retribution. “Everybody has been hurt by someone in their lives.” Hatcher says. “Some wounds go very deep, others stay on the surface, but they still affect the heart.” Hatcher acknowledges she isn’t a stranger to some of the themes in The Heart’s Pursuit. “Yes, I have been so hurt I wanted revenge and found it difficult to forgive. An important distinction to remember is that we are not required to feel forgiveness. We are simply commanded to forgive as an act of obedience. We forgive because God tells us to. We forgive ...

Harper Collins Christian Publishing authors to host live chat with readers Christmas themed party will allow readers to interact with best-selling authors     Click here to  ENTER  each day's giveaway here. RSVP  for the Christmas Party here! Harper Collins Christian Publishing best-selling authors Colleen Coble, Tricia Goyer and Beth Wiseman will host a live Christmas-themed Facebook chat on November 12 at 8:00 PM EDT. During the hour-long event to kick off the holiday season, the authors will be introducing readers to their new releases and holiday titles, answering reader questions and giving away prizes. “One of my favorite things about Christmas is spending time with friends. I'm excited about coming together with writer friends and readers in this event,” says Goyer. It's always fun to laugh, to share life and to celebrate together . . . despite the miles.” Starting November 1, for the 12 days leading up to the author chat, a dif...

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