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Patron Saint of Misfits: The Truth WILL Set You Free... But FIRST It Makes You CRAZY
The truth WILL set you free.
But first, it makes you crazy.
This is not another sweet little inspirational book about faith and blessings--people who get what they pray for and everyone is happy.
No.
It is about the unspeakable traumas some of us suffer in this fallen world. WHY did that happen? WHAT do I do now? For wounded heart people everywhere. The brokenhearted, orphaned, abused, wounded, desperate, crippled, depressed, homeless, lonely, forgotten, grieving...no matter what we eat, drink, steal, buy, smoke, kiss, see or hear. How to turn your wounds into wings. Because the body remembers, even when our mind hides it all away.
And for those who love us anyway. Friends, partners, pastors, priests, neighbors, and counselors.
There will be stars in your crown.
This book is "nondenominational." Seven syllables--the "number of perfection." Not one church preachin' to the other churches. Just the basic ingredients to have a relationship with the Lord. For believers, atheists, doubters, pew-warmers, and those who stalked off from Him a long time ago. Some things you can't talk about in church. But God is still there, and He loves you.
Maybe your story is so dark, you cannot tell anyone, even God? You have a shell that keeps you numb, sometimes irrational. Maybe hating God for it. Maybe afraid He hates you. Alone in our pain, we wonder... Life is so unfair, how can there be a loving God? Why would God love me? Nobody else ever did...
Jesus was tortured and rejected too. He didn't deserve it either.
Come. It is the reason you were born. Tell Him your story. Listen to His:
You are safe. You are loved. You are not alone.
Psychology might give us a label. But only God will give us a new name.
But first, it makes you crazy.
This is not another sweet little inspirational book about faith and blessings--people who get what they pray for and everyone is happy.
No.
It is about the unspeakable traumas some of us suffer in this fallen world. WHY did that happen? WHAT do I do now? For wounded heart people everywhere. The brokenhearted, orphaned, abused, wounded, desperate, crippled, depressed, homeless, lonely, forgotten, grieving...no matter what we eat, drink, steal, buy, smoke, kiss, see or hear. How to turn your wounds into wings. Because the body remembers, even when our mind hides it all away.
And for those who love us anyway. Friends, partners, pastors, priests, neighbors, and counselors.
There will be stars in your crown.
This book is "nondenominational." Seven syllables--the "number of perfection." Not one church preachin' to the other churches. Just the basic ingredients to have a relationship with the Lord. For believers, atheists, doubters, pew-warmers, and those who stalked off from Him a long time ago. Some things you can't talk about in church. But God is still there, and He loves you.
Maybe your story is so dark, you cannot tell anyone, even God? You have a shell that keeps you numb, sometimes irrational. Maybe hating God for it. Maybe afraid He hates you. Alone in our pain, we wonder... Life is so unfair, how can there be a loving God? Why would God love me? Nobody else ever did...
Jesus was tortured and rejected too. He didn't deserve it either.
Come. It is the reason you were born. Tell Him your story. Listen to His:
You are safe. You are loved. You are not alone.
Psychology might give us a label. But only God will give us a new name.
310 pages, Paperback
Published August 12, 2019
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March 13, 2019
Just what I needed but didn't even realize...
The language, the stories, the honesty and vulnerability... I've never had anyone explain things quite like this... Never had anyone "get me." Sometimes you feel like you're the only one hurting, the only one who doesn't understand why life can seem so unfair. I feel like I need to tell so many people about this. So many of us are wounded, and the things I'm processing after reading this are salve to my soul.
The language, the stories, the honesty and vulnerability... I've never had anyone explain things quite like this... Never had anyone "get me." Sometimes you feel like you're the only one hurting, the only one who doesn't understand why life can seem so unfair. I feel like I need to tell so many people about this. So many of us are wounded, and the things I'm processing after reading this are salve to my soul.
March 11, 2019
A real window into wounded souls. I laughed and cried and my heart ached with sorrow for wounded hearts. But the love and hope the author reveals ... "How to turn your wounds into wings" ... is so inspirational and has helped me in my understanding of wounded hearts. It can help all of us in our faith journeys. I will be buying more copies as gifts.
March 11, 2019
So good, I couldn’t put it down. Alternates between heart wrenching stories of real people and beautifully inspiring words of love. I know this book will be a positive impact on many people, and I will be ordering more copies to give as gifts!
September 15, 2019
Brave, eye-opening, heart-rending and honest. Written with purpose and generosity of spirit.
September 15, 2019
Brutally honest about situations that are 'taboo' but nonetheless a reality for too many children and adults. Completely immersive reading. Shocking, tragic but ultimately inspiring and practical.
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