TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION	11
The journey from despair	13
Tips for using this book	17
SECTION ONE: MY IDENTITY IN CHRIST	21
Introduction	23
CHAPTER 1: I am God's child; I am chosen	31
CHAPTER 2: I am loved; I am forgiven	49
CHAPTER 3: I am sanctified; I am called	63
SECTION TWO: GOD'S CHARACTER	79
Introduction	81
CHAPTER 4: God is Almighty; God is Sovereign	85
CHAPTER 5: God is Eternal	99
CHAPTER 6: God is Immutable; God is Faithful	109
CHAPTER 7: God is Just; God is Holy	117
CHAPTER 8: God is Good	133
CHAPTER 9: God is Love	143
SECTION THREE: HEALING THE PAST GOD'S WAY	153
Introduction	155
CHAPTER 10: The Problem of Pain	157
CHAPTER 11: Mourning and Grief: Broken Vessel	177
CHAPTER 12: Forgiveness and Repentance	191
CHAPTER 13: Forgiving Others	205
CHAPTER 14: Holy & Unholy Fear	215
CHAPTER 15: Anger	225
CHAPTER 16: Purity	233
CHAPTER 17: Intimacy	245
CHAPTER 18: Living my life as a Servant	253
FINAL THOUGHTS	259
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES	261
APPENDIX A	263
APPENDIX B	269