Extreme Forgiveness

Feb 13, 2010

“One of the sheriffs took a pistol and cocked it, put it side of my head and pulled the trigger. In my mind I was a dead person.”

How far does your forgiveness of others run? This week’s Shaping Families radio program features John Perkins.

Media Matters

by Steve Carpenter

As you know, racism is a huge, but largely ignored, problem in America–ignored at least by the white majority. It’s also a problem in the church. Some have called 11 o’clock on Sunday morning “the most segregated hour in America.”

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How does a family deal with the mental illness of a loved one? Next week on Shaping Families we'll hear from Amber whose husband was diagnosed with a serious mental illness after they were married. Amber felt helpless and didn't know where to turn. Hear how she found hope and healing in the midst of her deep suffering. Amber's story is inspiring and sure to touch your heart.

Gob Cake (Whoopie Pies)

This recipe comes from Kimberly, who provides customer service and finance services for Shaping Families.

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