{"product_id":"9780835812368","title":"Forgiving Your Family: A Journey to Healing","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy is it that the people closest to us often cause the deepest, most wrenching pain?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily can either provide restful refuge or prompt you to find it elsewhere. A quick channel-surf through daytime television illustrates that! From the petty irritation to the grievous wrong, forgiving is one of the hardest tasks families face.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe gospel calls us to love and forgive others. Ironically, the closer we are to people, the harder it is to forgive them. After all, we count on these people to love and accept us unconditionally. But family behavior is far from flawless. Spouses quarrel, siblings pout, grandparents criticize, cousins judge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the last nerve frays, look out! A house of love quickly turns into a house of pain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Family experiences are a mixture of beauty and tragedy,\" writes Fischer. \"When we grasp this truth, we understand why forgiveness is such an essential part of family life and Jesus' message. The gospel reminds us that redemption happens right here in the give-and-take of ordinary family life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter of \u003cem\u003eForgiving Your Family\u003c\/em\u003e contains real-life stories, practical strategies, and encouragement to help you move toward forgiveness. Better communication (while critical) isn't enough, according to Fischer. Forgiveness takes faith and prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining psychological, practical, and theological insight, Fischer will lead you to discover\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe true meaning of forgiveness (rather than the myths)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ewhy you need to forgive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eways to deal with anger and avoid revenge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to protect yourself while easing into forgiveness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe difference between forgiveness and reconciliation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to let go of hurts and live\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhether you need to forgive someone in your family or you counsel families as a part of your work, \u003cem\u003eForgiving Your Family\u003c\/em\u003e is an indispensable tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upper Room Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107701145840,"sku":"9780835812368","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780835812368_p0.jpg?v=1763814936","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780835812368","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}