159. Finding Our Purpose in God's Grand Story: The Power of Speaking Up -- 15 -- Chapter 2. Laying Isaac Down: The Power of Relinquishment -- 33 -- Chapter 3. Why Didn't God Do Something? The Power of Heartache -- 57 -- Chapter 4. Stretcher Bearers and Yellow Roses: The Power of Community -- 75 -- Chapter 5. Even in This ...: The Power of Hope -- 93 -- Chapter 6. But Where is the Lamb?: The Power of Faith -- 113 -- Chapter 7. Embracing the Upside-Down Nature of the Cross: The Power of Joy -- 135 -- Chapter 8. Finding Our Purpose in God's Grand Story: The Power of Speaking Up -- 159.
Summary:
Carol and Gene Kent's son is in prison. When I Lay My Isaac Down tells their story and shares the transformational power principles they learned about forgiveness and faith. Dealing with her anger, grief, and shame, Carol could have given up. Instead she tells a highly personal, heartbreaking, and uplifting story that will bolster your faith. Updated and revised, this edition contains a new chapter about what God has taught Carol since her son's imprisonment. Includes discussion questions.
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