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A Time to Forgive

One families journey after the murder of their daughter

by Darold Bigger

What do you do when your daughter’s been murdered—been stabbed to death—and now is lying cold and stiff in a morgue hundreds of miles away? Do you leave her there alone, or do you bring her home? How do you feel when the funeral is over and you’re watching her—beautiful, peaceful, but too still—disappear from view for the last time as the funeral director lowers and latches the lid of the coffin? Where was God when the murderer pushed his way into her home and attacked her? Where was He the year before, when, after praying about finding the right place, she moved to that neighborhood and chose that apartment? And what does God expect of you now? Jesus said we’re to forgive everyone who sins against us. But in forgiving your daughter’s assailant, aren’t you saying, “It’s OK; it wasn’t so bad after all?” This book has three parts. In the first, Darold Bigger tells us the story of his daughter’s death and what he went through after it. This isn’t a view from a distance. Dr. Bigger lets us into his heart, lets us see what he was thinking and feeling, and how he finally found what he needed to carry on. The second part is an in-depth look at forgiveness. Why God requires us to forgive our enemies, what that means, and how we can do what He’s asked us to. The third part, much briefer than the first two, offers a rather unique—and helpful—look at love. The perspective it provides enables us to more easily love our enemies and forgive them.

Contents:

Part 1: Our Struggle to Forgive Our Daughter's Murderer

Part 2: Letting Go of Anger, Resentment, and the Desire for Revenge

Part 3: Attitude Change: Essays on Love

$32.95

Publisher: Pacific Press

ISBN: 9780816356416

Format: Paperback

STATUS: AVAILABLE TO ORDER (item is either in stock or quickly/soon obtainable from supplier)

Pages: 192

Reviews and Endorsements

[ Bookshelf Review ]
In 1996, Darold Bigger and his wife Barbara went through the worst tragedy any parent can imagine: their beautiful daughter, Shannon, was brutally murdered. Almost two decades later, the devastation of Shannon’s death is still a lingering echo for the Bigger family. Though they had always been a family with deep religious values, this overwhelming injustice triggered many questions that shook the foundations of their faith: Where was God? Why did He lead Shannon to that apartment? and How can I learn to forgive her killer?
Dr Bigger shares the harrowing journey forced upon him and his family, from finding Shannon’s body, to the court cases and appeals from her killer, to the struggle of finding it within himself to forgive. This is not a story that skims over the details; Bigger is shamelessly open, honest and unbiased as he describes the rippling changes grief had upon him and his family.
With a strong biblical perspective, the crux of Bigger’s story is the internal-conflict of his faith, but the book also draws on personal experience and cultural references, making his conclusions accessible to all readers. Finding one’s way back from depression or anger can be an arduous journey and Bigger shares whatever wisdom he has—from his hard life experience and deep understanding of the Bible—in a bid to provide others with the emotional and spiritual tools necessary to mourn and not become defined by grief.
A Time to Forgives speaks to anyone who has experienced some form of trauma, whether abuse, betrayal or the loss of a loved one. No matter your life circumstances, this book is sure to bring you—or the person you share it with—inspiration and reassurance.
—Amy Rae, editorial intern, Signs Publishing

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