Are you interested in discussing a thought-provoking book? Those who read Soar Unafraid make comments! They recommend it to friends, and they share it with others. This is a great Book Club Selection because it's sure to bring out discussion!
Soar Unafraid is
a memoir, yes, but it's full of life-lessons appropriate for discussion
groups, small groups, Bible study groups, and recovery groups.
Wilma
Messenger said, "I was totally caught up in your story-couldn't put the
book down. I am totally and completely in awe of your endurance, your
faith, your stamina, your hope in spite of all obstacles. There
were times, I must confess, that I wanted to say to you something like,
'Do NOT take that kind of abuse from . . . Do NOT allow them to demean
you or put you down,' because I felt that you were too soft on them -
too willing to forgive without demanding some accountability from them.
But you can't expect respect from others until you value and respect
yourself. Allowing others to demean you empowers them to continue to
abuse you and the way to stop the cycle is for 'the victim' to refuse
to be victimized and to demand respect instead . . . Of course, all
this is easy for me to say. So, though I found myself wanting to insist
that you stand up to . . . I was, at the same time, 'awed' by your
courage and strength. Suffering - blessing or curse? God's will or
simply the result of human will? I certainly am NOT qualified to answer
such questions. You are. That is another reason your book is so
awesome. You can speak to these questions with total integrity - with
'the right' to do so."
Vicky Orr, PhD, a former pastor of Presbyterian Church of the Master in Mission
Viejo, California said, "I devoured your book and shared it with my
Bible study, suggesting they read it. We're focusing on faith and Soar Unafraid is all about that! It's also about learning boundaries."
Jessica
Shaver, molestation survivor, said, "I saw the whole pattern: the theme
of words from your family and even other Christians tearing you down,
the theme of friends and Spirit-filled, sensitive people building you
up-and how much you needed it! I saw the pattern of your prayer life,
continually telling yourself the truth in the face of messages from
childhood and from your first marriage that were lies. I even think now
that a good definition of 'faith' is 'responding to lies with the
truth.' As you insisted on choosing continually to believe and trust
God, no matter what you felt
or what others tried to persuade you was true, God built into you habits
of praise which have stood you in good stead and glorified him. I see
why he is so pleased with you. I am going to learn from your example
and in fact have had chances to use it a couple of times already!"
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