The Mended Heart: God's Healing for Your Broken Places
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The Mended Heart: God's Healing for Your Broken Places

Paperback – January 1, 2013

Price
$7.73
Format
Paperback
Pages
237
Publisher
Baker Pub Group
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0830767816
Dimensions
5.25 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
Weight
8.1 ounces

Description

Being hurt and heartbroken is a sad reality for most of us. But I'm so thankful for this treasure of a book written by my friend Suzie Eller. Page by page, Suzie will help you understand how God's truth can heal your pain so you can move forward whole and healed. - Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times Bestselling Author and President of Proverbs 31 Ministries Brokenness happens. Tragedy, sin or the painful choices of others all have the ability to disrupt an otherwise contented life. And as a result of our heartache, we often attempt to fix our own brokennesswith disastrous results.If you've tried to heal, but keep ending up in the same placewhether the battle is in your heart or out in the open where everyone can see The Mended Heart is for you. In this book, author Suzanne Eller tells it like it is: people throw quick fixes at you, or tell you to pull yourself up by your bootstraps (whatever that means). More important, though, she shares the powerful truth of Jesus' mission as outlined in Luke 4:18-21: He came to set free all those who are oppressed and in need of mending.You donx92t have to fix yourselfJesus loves you right where you are. In fact, He has already completed the work that needs to be done. The Mended Heart will encourage you to trust Him, to give and receive grace, and to move ahead even stronger than before even if others donx92t move with you. Suzanne Eller is a Proverbs 31 Ministries author and speaker. She has ministered throughout Europe, Central America and the Caribbean, as well as the U.S., in addition to writing numerous articles and contributing to more than 30 books. She is the author of The Unburdened Heart and The Mom I Want to Be and has been featured on Focus on the Family, Aspiring Women and many other programs.

Features & Highlights

  • The Mended Heart is for you if you've tried to heal, but keep ending up in the same place?whether the battle is in your heart or in the open where everyone can see. Suzanne Eller is honest about the fact that people throw quick fixes at you, or tell you to pull up your bootstraps (whatever that means), but also shares a powerful truth of Jesus' mission in Luke 4:18-21. Jesus loves you right where you are. He has already completed the work that needs to be done. The Mended Heart encourages you to trust Him, to give and receive grace, and to move ahead ? even if others don?t move with you.

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Full of help and hope!

The Mended Heart... isn't that what we all long for? For the damage that has been done to us to be finally healed? In The Mended Heart Suzie talks openly about her own journey to finding healing in a way that makes you feel like you're sitting on a comfy couch next to her with her undivided attention.
For me, one of the most valuable things about The Mended Heart is how the author consistently points the reader back to Jesus as the source of all healing. This is not a "self-help" or "how-to" book, rather it is a guide to help you find healing for your own heart through a deepening relationship with Jesus.
This is a book that you can buy multiple copies of and pass on to friends who are dealing with hurt and looking for hope!
5 people found this helpful
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Full of help and hope!

The Mended Heart... isn't that what we all long for? For the damage that has been done to us to be finally healed? In The Mended Heart Suzie talks openly about her own journey to finding healing in a way that makes you feel like you're sitting on a comfy couch next to her with her undivided attention.
For me, one of the most valuable things about The Mended Heart is how the author consistently points the reader back to Jesus as the source of all healing. This is not a "self-help" or "how-to" book, rather it is a guide to help you find healing for your own heart through a deepening relationship with Jesus.
This is a book that you can buy multiple copies of and pass on to friends who are dealing with hurt and looking for hope!
5 people found this helpful
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Recommended reading

Brokenness is a part of all of our lives from time to time. Sometimes we get stuck there and can not get out. We become depressed and move away from our friends and relationships. Suzie gives some great examples as to how to address our brokenness. "The power of the cross is not found in what you do, but in what has already been done for you," states Suzie.
Addressing scripture verses that can help the mended heart and writing to the audience that is reading this as if she is a good friend sharing some ideas to think about, makes this book a winner in my mind.
The walk of faith through our healing is done by the grace of God and Suzie is a messenger, I believe sent by God to share her thoughts, prayers and life experiences with us.
4 people found this helpful
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Another awesome book from Suzie

I have been reading this book in a small group of 7 other women. It has been really powerful tool to help several on the road to healing and forgiveness of past hurts. I would highly recommend this book and her other, "The Unburdened Heart". Find a friend and read together, discuss. You'll be changed by the powerful truth of Scripture and stories she shares.
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Tired, stressed, feeling broken - look no further!

I cannot rave enough about this book. Suzanne Eller is an amazing writer! She captured my feelings of a broken heart and helped teach me how to replace guilt, sorrow and pain with love and healing. I loved reading this book so much I gave a copy to my mom!
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Practical Insights

I was helped by the practical insights offered by the author in overcoming/understanding the trials of life. For me specifically, it was the chapter on grief, having lost my husband of 44 years to cancer recently. I have since recommended the book to others dealing with not just death but also divorce. Well written, clear and concise but also tender.
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A 5 STAR MUST READ!!

This is the best book I have ever read on mending a broken heart. It is easy to understand and there is so much great advice. Thank you so much Suzie for writing this book. You have made me look at my actions and reactions and consider others feelings and what they might be going through that makes them act and react like they do. Thank you for opening up my eyes so I GIVE GRACE instead of criticism!! Thank you for helping me to forgive those who have hurt me who were hurting themselves. Thank you for reminding me that Jesus is always there and I am never alone in this journey. I praise God for you, YOU are a blessing and this book is a must read and a blessing also!!!
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Very Helpful

Great book, has some study guide questions after each chapter. I only one chapter left and would recommend it to anymore.
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Five Stars

Helpful book for those going through emotional hurt
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Five Stars

Awesome book!