REBUILDING YOUR BROKEN WORLD PB [Paperback]

The demand for instant replay has led many writers to subject their bitterest life experiences to premature analysis for the sake of good ideas, and good books. Gordon Macdonald knew the dangers when the brought forth a book from the ashes of his 'misbehaviour' - personal sin which destroyed his ministry, stressed his long-term marriage, and gave him a whole new perspective on suffering. He did not want his book to be seen as justification. He translates what he has learned about temptation, sin, forgiveness and recovery from Scripture and platitudes to stark realities. This is not a brassy, victorious, I-did-it-my-way book. Macdonald conservatism convinces the reader that here is a man restored to God, and therefore, able to turn and strengthen his brothers." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

It's sad, but true, that the Christian Army often shoots its wounded. Macdonald - a man whose own world has been broken, and is gradually being rebuilt - writes with gut-wrenching honesty. He explores the reasons why Christians fall and then examines the ways in which God can rebuild what is broken. Although challenging, it is a book that speaks from the heart to the heart. When I started to read, I could hardly put it down because of its deep insights. ... if you're a 'broken world' person, or you care for those who are, this book is gold dust. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

This title is a discussion of various sources of pain, the humiliation and consequences of a broken personal world.

There are far more broken worlds out there than anyone realises or admits," says the author. But the experience is often wasted despite dutiful talk of forgiveness and learning from our mistakes. Gordon Macdonald's approach is special in that the reader is assumed to be in an enforced pause of a career, maybe, or a relationship with time to think about the past. He does not leave unanswered the natural questions such as 'How could I?' or 'Can i avoid doing it again?' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

the author is a minister in Lexington, Mass (near Boston). This book was instrumental in his being appointed advisor to President Clinton after the Lewinski affair. Other books include 'Ordering Your Private World' and 'Restoring your Spiritual Passion' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.