Forgiveness

I am currently reading the book 'The Shack'  (see http://theshackbook.com/ for more information).  I have not yet finished it, but thus far it has offered me a wonderful new, fresh, and encouraging perspective on my picture of God and the issues of suffering and pain.

The book is rich with imagery, it is not cliched, and it deals with the reality of our struggle to understand God in a sensitive and honest way.

This quote reminds me of the notion of forgiveness that I am encountering in the book:

Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hate. It is a power that breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness. - Corrie Ten Boom

Comments

[Janet Reid]

I took it out at book club, finished it, read another book, bought my own copy and started "the shack" again. I battled a bit with the Papa / female aspect. Steven told me to "get over it" and just read the book ;-) So glad that I did. Look forward to your comments on completion. I LOVED it - given me LOTS to think about and work through. As I have my own copy now, I can "attack" it with my trusty hilighter pen!!
Have a great week-end and enjoy the rugby!!! Geoff is flying Juan Smith back home after the match. Does that make my husband a traitor?!?!?
Love and blessings
JAnet