Healing Grace for Hurting People

by H. Norman Wright, Larry Renetzky

Many Christians live in the misery of bitterness, unforgiveness and trauma caused by spouses, parents, grandparents or others who have sinned against them. Although the pain can seem unending, there is hope for those who seek healing grace to cover the sins of those who wronged them. Dr. H. Norman Wright and marriage and family therapist Larry Renetzky give readers specific practical steps to release God’s grace to forgive and to lay the foundation for building bridges of reconciliation. Some who read Healing Grace for Hurting People will relate to the stories of those needing healing grace, such as overachieving Mark who could not give his family love and intimacy, which he never received while growing up. Find out what happened to Mark and his family when Mark learned about the secret of the universe. God’s grace saves us and sustains us. And He expects us to pass it on in our relationships. Learn how God’s reconciling grace and power can resolve conflicts, revitalize marriages heading for divorce and restore broken relationships in families, extended families and other relationships.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published August 28, 2007

About the author

H. Norman Wright is a well-respected Christian counselor who has helped thousands of people improve their relationships and deal with grief, tragedy, and other concerns. He helps couples bring vibrancy to their relationships through counseling, seminars, and more than 90 books, including Before You Say “I Do” and After You Say “I Do.” Norm also reveals insights for spiritual growth, great relationships, and success in devotionals that include Strong to the Core, Quiet Times for Every Parent, and Truly Devoted: What Dogs Teach Us About Life, Love, and Loyalty. www.hnormanwright.com

Reviews

[Mark Vann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book that highlights the key concept that we must forgive others as we have been forgiven. Details practical steps on forgiving. Also a big point is that forgiveness does not mean restoration or forgetting but really is the cancelling of a debt to benefit us, you do not even need to tell the offender that you forgive them, but it is the letting go of the hurt, the desire to retaliate and the stopping the offense from any further damage in our lives.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had some really great points on extending grace to others. Enjoyed this book. However grace must be offered both ways in order for healing and reconciling to happen within a marriage. There needs to be open doors of communication, integrity and honesty. Just makes me extremely saddened to see where my marriage is currently. I am only responsible for the way I respond though. Hard lesson to learn.

[W. Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

a wonderful book that everyone should read

[Nicole · Rating 1 out of 5]

I could not finish this book - I couldn't get past the arminian gospel - calling Jesus the "change maker" and talking about Him sitting on a fence, waiting for people to make Him Lord of their lives was a bit too much for me....