mormongal88 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 This book is incredible! Here's the description from Deseret BookHow is Christ the answer to a strained relationship with child, parent or sibling? What if I am being mistreated-- what does the atonement say about that? How can I discover the desire to repent when I don't feel the need to repent? These are the challenging questions of daily life, the questions to which the gospel must provide an answer if it is to have living, cleansing, redeeming power.The Peacegiver is a book about the answers to these questions. In both content and form it is unlike other books about the atonement, for it unfolds as compelling story in which the characters learn about the Atonement as they struggle over the problems in their lives-- problems we each share. The book therefore allows us not only to "learn about" the Atonement but also to have an experience with it."My peace I give unto you," the Savior declared. The Peacegiver explores in a deeply personal way what we must do to receive the peace he stands willing to give. Even if you don't have issues, it really helped me better understand a way the Atonement can be applied in my life. My friend put it this way--"It's the only book I've ever finished and then started right over at the beginning again." It is really an amazing book that can change the way you live your life if you let it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 i would like to check out this book, so the name is " The Peacegiver " and it is written by "James L. Ferrell " ??? thanks for sharing the info. tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormongal88 Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 haha...ya. That must've been pretty hard to figure out! jk. He actually has another book coming out this year called "The Holy Secret" about learning to love...not just reverence...things like the temple, the Sabbath, scriptures, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 This is a great book and for the most part I enjoyed it. I do not think I would read the book a second time but I do keep the book and I have marked a lot of the better parts of the book for future reference. Personally, I had a hard time with the grand on that did not seem to get the concepts from his grandfather. My wife thought that helped her understand better. It is a book everyone should read including non-members. There are principles that every believer in Christ should understand. The Traveler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EighthChild Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 LOVE this book. It shed new light on familiar stories. Abigail is my new hero. :) This book brought a clearer perspective of forgiveness to my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkerboy Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Oh man the husband in this book was me. I love this book. Everyone should read this book. I have never had a better understanding of how forgiveness and the atonement relate then after I read this book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormongal88 Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I agree...I absolutely love Abigail after this. And it completely sheds a whole new light on how the Atonement really affects us and our relationships with others. I can't wait for his new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fathers_Girl Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 The Peacegiver was awesome and I just finished reading, The Holy Secret and it's great as well, and that's an understatement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomk Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 I loved the Peacegiver. For me, it came to me during a time in my life where I had much to forgive AND be forgiven for!!!!The Lord was able to ask me the same question He asked Jonah. I love my Jesus. I love the questions He asks me.Waiting with baited breath to buy "The Holy Secret"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyprpl Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Oh man the husband in this book was me. I love this book. Everyone should read this book. I have never had a better understanding of how forgiveness and the atonement relate then after I read this book.(I had to resurrect this thread because I just read this book)Well dear checkerboy -- I'm the husband as well, but in reality, I'm a wife:eek:Every step of the way I was right there with Rick(y) -- full of 'yeah, but, what about....'I'm still struggling with getting to the supposed happy ending that Rick had. My marriage is no where near to distruction that Rick's was but I could see that it could get there if I don't stop being such a 'Jonah.' I pray that some day I will be able to be an Abegail as well.Many times I got frustrated with the book (part of who I am:p) because I just wanted the answer -- I didn't want to try and figure it out for myself^_^I think this book has answers in stages. Understanding the Atonement and what it means in our lives is definitely an ongoing process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 i havent had the pleasure of reading this book yet, but it sounds like one i need to read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyprpl Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 i havent had the pleasure of reading this book yet, but it sounds like one i need to read!It's a great book! It's not long but it definitely gets you thinking. I'm sorry it stayed at the bottom of my reading list for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 It's a great book! It's not long but it definitely gets you thinking. I'm sorry it stayed at the bottom of my reading list for so long.well tomorrow i am going on a book run. thanks, tree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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