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In Every Pew Sits a Broken Heart (Abridged): Hope for the Hurting Audiobook
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Ruth Graham - daughter of beloved evangelist Billy Graham - offers a guide for those who are hurting or those who love them. She illustrates through personal stories and Scripture how nothing can keep you from experiencing the fullness of God's grace. Run with Ruth to the arms of the God you can trust, the Father God who embraces, sustains, and redeems your brokenness.
Ruth Graham has discovered through bitter personal experience that God does his great work in the ruins of our lives. As Ruth's life descended through divorce, depression, and shame; as she bore heartrending parental struggles; and as she faltered trying to make wise choices in the wake of bad ones, she discovered the unending embrace of a faithful, forgiving, and grace-filled God.
This book surpasses the testimony of her fascinating story as she brings sharp new insight from the Word of God for all who fear their actions may be beyond forgiveness or their broken circumstances may keep them from being used by God ever again. Through the words of Jeremiah - the weeping prophet - Ruth reveals the God who makes wasted places come to life. You'll explore the parable of the Prodigal Son as never before as Ruth discloses her own likeness to each character:
- The indignant older brother, struggling to understand God’s grace toward her husband's infidelity
- The prodigal, wading through the deep shame and painful circumstances of her own actions
- The father, running to embrace her children in the midst of bulimia, drug abuse, and unplanned pregnancy
Ruth includes practical steps in every chapter anyone can take to offer care, support, and hope to the broken people they encounter in their lives and in the pews beside them every Sunday.
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"This book is on hold in my Kindle. This was my go-to book when pastors and others in the church I was attending were against me seeking a divorce. It's a great book I want to get back to. Billy Graham's daughter shows readers that tough things really do happen to EVERYONE."
— Kesi (4 out of 5 stars)
In Every Pew Sits a Broken Heart Listener Reviews
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" I never really know when I read a book like this that is so personal whether I am looking for spiritual insights or just information about a famous family. "
— Sandra, 10/15/2012 -
" While the book had many good points on surviving crises, both personal and family, there were times I felt as if I was reading a written pity party. "
— Carolyn, 10/8/2012 -
" if you every thought you were the only one in church that has a messed up life because everybody "looks" so together, read this one. It helped me alot. "
— Rochelle, 9/6/2012 -
" Great book - did a lot of highlighing. "
— Dorothy, 6/5/2012 -
" I really loved this book - it truly spoke to my heart! I am going to re-read this book! "
— Lgb2163, 1/31/2012 -
" A honest look at divorce and its pain. Good sections on how to help those in pain and suffering. Really enjoyed her frankness. "
— Gail, 10/30/2011 -
" Billy Graham's daughter struggles with divorce and many other life decisions. She offers insight for the wounded and advice for caring friends. "
— Trish, 7/25/2011 -
" Ruth Graham, daughter of evangelist Billy Graham, shares her struggles honestly. Do Christian's have it all togehter? Not always, even when you think that they have followed the recipe for happiness. God's grace is good enough for all of us. "
— Clara, 7/17/2011 -
" I really loved this book - it truly spoke to my heart! I am going to re-read this book! "
— Lgb2163, 4/19/2011 -
" Billy Graham's daughter struggles with divorce and many other life decisions. She offers insight for the wounded and advice for caring friends. "
— Trish, 11/20/2008 -
" if you every thought you were the only one in church that has a messed up life because everybody "looks" so together, read this one. It helped me alot. "
— Rochelle, 7/28/2008
About Ruth Graham
Ruth Graham, third child of Ruth and Billy Graham, is an experienced conference speaker and Bible teacher known for her honesty and authenticity as she shares her sometimes painful journey of faith. Author of Step into the Bible, First Steps in the Bible, and numerous magazine articles, Ruth has also appeared on television and radio programs. She has three children and lives in Virginia.