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Preview Odious Initiation
To preview this book you will need the Adobe Reader. You can download this program for free from adobe.com. Author Notes Odious Initiation is a collection of poetry that I wrote in response to spiritual abuse that I was a witness to. This particular church appeared to be Bible-based. But the more we involved ourselves, the greater our conflict. We found ourselves caught in a web of deception. When confronted, rather than offering to cut the web, the leaders instead invited us to join the spiders. We severed the connection but continued to witness cyberbullying, as well as manipulation. We counseled those who sought freedom and prayed for those who preferred the praise of men over obedience to God. Product details Odious Initiation is a chiaroscuro collection of poetry inspired by the author's observation of spiritual abuse. Paperback: 64 pages Publisher: CreateSpace Language: English ISBN-10: 1434826449 ISBN-13: 978-1434826442 Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces $6.99 (plus applicable taxes, fees, shipping, and handling) Available in Paperback from CreateSpace or at Dianne's Book Store. From the Back Cover One bad grape, or banana, can potentially ruin (or even rot) the entire bunch. One bad apple, or potato, if left among a group, can do the same to an entire bag. But do we stop eating grapes, or bananas, or apples, or potatoes because of this? Well, maybe for a time. Spiritual abuse is real. If ignored, it will spread to taint each life it touches. It has the potential to destroy churches and often leaves members with scars. When a person realizes a church is diseased, he or she will often see a need to sever the relationship. Sometimes we are forced to remove the bad spots before they can penetrate our lives. As a result, we incur wounds that will heal into scarred reminders. It is my hope that the poetry in this book will lead you down the path of recovery to restored joy. It is my prayer that you will enjoy, once again, a bountiful feast of all the fruits and vegetables without experiencing the bad taste that was left in your mouth. May you once again savor the sweetness of your salvation. | |
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