resources for forgiveness

For those of us struggling with forgiveness, here are a few resources you might find helpful. Some we have read ourselves, others have been recommended to us.

And if you've been blessed in your journey of forgiveness by a book that isn't listed here, be sure and leave us a comment so others can read it too!


FOR THOSE WHO'D LIKE A PASTOR'S POINT OF VIEW:
When You've Been Wronged: Moving From Bitterness to Forgiveness by Erwin Lutzer
Sometimes when we are wronged, we struggle to overcome the anger and bitterness that come with unforgiveness. Pastor Erwin Lutzer examines different types of offense and offenders and offers practical, biblical advice for handling these conflicts in a God-honoring and freedom-producing way.






FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT WOMAN TO WOMAN:
Choosing Forgiveness: Your Journey to Freedom by Nancy Leigh de Moss
Scripture says that offenses will come; people will let us down and we will let others down as well. Forgiveness, in these situations however, is left up to us to pray about and then practice. In her new book, Nancy Leigh DeMoss, the best-selling author of Lies Women Believe, asks the tough, penetrating questions about the healing of conflict – which is ultimately a call to repent and a pathway to freedom.




FOR THOSE WHO WANT A STUDY GUIDE:
Total Forgiveness Experience: A Study Guide to Repairing Relationships by RT Kendall & Joel Kilpatrick
Forgive yourself and others! It's the most fundamental teaching of the New Testament, and yet it's perhaps the hardest issue you will ever struggle with. This 13-week study will show you how to let go of grudges, avoid traps such as denial and pretending not to hurt, help others feel a new sense of freedom, and much more. Special features include probing questions, various exercises, and prayer tips. Ideal for personal use or group discussions.



FOR THOSE WHO WANT SOMETHING SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN:
Forgiveness is a Choice by Robert D Enright
For people who have been deeply hurt by another and caught in a vortex of anger, depression, and resentment. As a creator of the first scientifically proven forgiveness program in the country, Robert D. Enright shows how forgiveness can reduce anxiety and depression while increasing self-esteem and hopefulness toward one's future. This groundbreaking work demonstrates how forgiveness, approached in the correct manner, benefits the forgiver far more than the forgiven.




FOR THOSE WHO WANT A STORY:
The Pastor's Wife by Sabina Wurmbrand
The incredible story of Sabina Wurmbrand's imprisonment and survival during her husband's 14 years of persecution in communist prisons - because he was a pastor. Sabina's journey through forgiveness and keeping her faith in the darkest of times is a powerful story.