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Wait on the LORD is a compilation of Greg s blogs as he wrestled
with the cancer that eventually thrust him forward into God s
heavenly presence; the compilation is a monument to God s work in
sustaining him and his family through this time, an encouragement
to others who have their own struggles, and a chronicle of God s
immanence in upholding one of His own. This unique book relays the
journey of a man through cancer treatment, and the corresponding
deepening of his faith and love for God. Taken from his blog, the
stories are gripping, literal and moving, and sure to stir the
hearts of readers. He outlines his faith and its growth throughout
the entire journey. The honesty and vulnerability of the blogs will
have a huge impact on readers. This book provides a unique glimpse
into the writer s raw emotion, being unveiled in real time, without
the filter of safe ambiguity. The writer references song lyrics,
popular shows, historic and current events, and many more examples
which add interesting and relevant tidbits to the stories. Readers
will be uplifted as they watch the writer push himself to live out
his beliefs, even during trying times
The premise of this book is that learning to let go of anger--and
ultimately forgiving the offender--will transform the foundation of
every kind of relationship we have. Stanley defines anger as "a
strong feeling of intense displeasure, hostility, or indignation as
a result of a real or an imagined threat or insult, frustration, or
injustice toward yourself or towards someone who's very important
to you." Building on this defintion, Stanley...
1. Helps readers identify the signs of anger, so they can identify
anger in themselves.
2. Reveals the far-reaching consequences of anger, which encompass
the spiritual, emotional, and physical.
3. Teaches readers how to handle anger through thirteen concrete
steps.
4. Walks readers through the steps to true forgiveness and the
healing power it brings.
With compassion and a wealth of biblical understanding, Stanley
explains that the measure of a person is "the size of thing that
makes them angry." He goes on to distinguish between healthy and
harmful anger and reminds us that "righteous indignation" is a
divine emotion. However, he skillfully explains that misguided
anger eats away at ourselves, our relationships with others, and
our relationship with God. By helping readers look honestly at the
source of their anger, he gently leads them to the ability to truly
forgive and find the peace they seek.
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