Restoring the Broken Places in an Unforgiving World : Becky Cortino : 9780979909344 : 0979909341 : 22 Mar 2021 : The truth is things happen we will never understand. When the unimaginable intrudes into our lives, colliding with our hearts, we are left choosing how to handle it. Forgiveness is not a simple issue. The way to grace is filled with challenges and confusion. Common misconceptions about nurturing healthy relationships and extending forgiveness complicate troubling situations. The world's lies get in the way of forgiving, by promoting popular ineffective strategies like: - Withholding forgiveness as personal power (chains everyone). - Just "forgive and forget" (allows a wrong to remain, fester and grow). - Silence (implies agreement accepting the unacceptable, lack of caring). The Statistics Show: A majority of people value relationships as highest priority. They recognize relational challenges need to be addressed, but their attempts haven't been successful. They w