Book spotlight & eBook giveaway ~ The Fragrance of Crushed Violets: Forgiving the Inexcusable by Cathy Bryant, © 2014

While studying the scriptures and researching in preparation for writing her fifth novel, A Bridge Unbroken, Cathy Bryant dove deeper into true forgiveness, completely on its own ~ without the world view or other Biblical principles woven within. This study is the resulting sharing of that searching.

Willingness.
Beyond what "sounds right" to relying totally on the truth of God's Word, not allowing our belief system to be infiltrated by the enemy of our soul. Similar, but not exact. Read all of John 10:10 ~ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.


A mini Bible study on the power of forgiveness.
Letting go to build a bridge...

Author Cathy Bryant shares with us truth of forgiveness available to us and in our forgiveness of others.

You likely have heard "Time heals all wounds." This is earthly "wisdom."
God's Word says in Psalm 147:3,
He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.

Another "saying" ~ "Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself."

“God’s forgiveness–by it’s very nature as rooted in His grace and mercy–is something that cannot be earned. It’s a gift. And just like every gift, the choice is ours to accept or reject.”

   --The Fragrance of Crushed Violets, 15

"Ultimate forgiveness can only be found in God, because all sin is ultimately against God."
Psalm 51:4a,
Against You, You only, I have sinned
And done what is evil in Your sight...

We will study what God's forgiveness is, removing inaccurately mixed truth. We also will take a closer look at some of the attitudes and emotions that often hinder our ability to forgive, and His Word to guide us. Choosing to forgive, we trust God in His timing to do through us what we're incapable of doing on our own.

A searching of our hearts will bring us before God and His will for us. I am reminded of Psalm 139:23-24,

Search me, God, and know my heart;

test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me,

and lead me in the way everlasting.

The Fragrance of Crushed Violets: Forgiving the Inexcusable

Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
   --Mark Twain

***Thank you to author Cathy Bryant for inviting me to be a part of the BlitzKat Book Blast blog tour for THE FRAGRANCE OF CRUSHED VIOLETS, a Bible study booklet on the topic of forgiveness, and for the copy sent to me. This review was written in my own words. No other compensation was received.***

Facebook Book Chat ~*~
http://www.catbryant.com/books/fragrance-crushed-violets/ A Facebook Book Chat for the book has been scheduled for June 17, 2014 from 6-7 p.m. Mountain time. The evening will provide an opportunity to talk about the concept of forgiveness and the book itself, a Q&A session with Cathy, and giveaways, as well as news about upcoming events and books. RSVP for the Book Chat and put your name on the drawing list for prizes at this link.

Online Bible study ~*~
A women's Bible study group has been formed on Facebook at LifeSword. We will be studying the topic of forgiveness using this book beginning July 1, 2014.

eBook drawing on this blog ~*~
This giveaway will end 6/20. To be in the drawing for an eBook copy given away on this blog, comment below leaving your email address name[at]location[dot]com to contact winner. A copy is not necessary for the Bible study as the scripture references and questions will be posted.

Rafflecopter print copy drawing ~*~
This giveaway will end 6/24. Winner will be chosen through Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. Offered U.S. only for print copy mailing.
Print copy giveaway of mini Bible study on forgiveness. THE FRAGRANCE OF CRUSHED VIOLETS: FORGIVING THE INEXCUSABLE https://www.facebook.com/Cathy.Bryant.Author/app_228910107186452