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Face to Face With Forgiveness: A Look at the Savior of Second Chances
Face to Face With Forgiveness A Look at the Savior of Second Chances Author:Kay Rizzo, Kay D. Rizzo Front Cover: Guilty. Hopeless. Condemned. Everything changed when Mary came ... Face to Face With Forgiveness: A Look at the Savior of Second Chances — Back Cover: Caught In The Act! — "From the moment the church elders burst into her home, Mary knew she was a dead woman. There would be no plea-bargaining, no mercy. She'd been caught in t... more »he act of adultery.
"Searching for a hint of compassion in their cold, harsh faces, Mary only saw her accusers - many her former customers - trying to outshout each other to camouflage their own guilt. She turned to the man who spent the last hours promising love. He was gone. She was all alone."
No story in the Bible better illustrates Jesus' mission on earth than does the story of Mary Magdalene, presumed to be worthless and hopeless by her church and community. Jesus' actions showed a different face of God.
Beloved author and retreat speaker, Kay Rizzo, shares Mary's story in heart-opening ways that touch our lives today. Watch as she unfolds the drama ...
"Thrust into the center of a condemning mob, Mary clutched her torn bodice to her breast. her eyes swam with tears as she found herself face to face with the Man Who had become her Judge and Jury. Hearing death in the voices of her accusers, Mary held no hope in her heart. Little did she know she actually stood face to face with forgiveness.
"As Jesus turned to the woman cringing before Him, I can imagine a gentle smile crossing His face. His gaze revealed what no one could see. While others spat anger and abuse at a sniveling slut, He saw a regal princess waiting to be set free.
"Mary's story brings hope to the most guilt-ridden sinner. No matter what you've done or where your sin has taken you, sweet forgiveness can be yours. You may not have Mary's burdens or guilt. But if something in your heart is holding you back from being the child of God you want to be, then stop and look deeply into Jesus' eyes. As Mary was, you will be astounded by the love you see there - the love Jesus has for you personally.
"Come and stand with Mary - Face to Face With Forgiveness.« less