The Beginning of the End
My Slide to the Periphery
Obstacles to Freedom
The Backlash
The Nightmare Begins
The Struggle with Forgiveness
The Tools of the Abuser's Trade
The Case of the Recovering Shepherd
Abuse-Proof Your Relationships

The moving and powerful story of Adam Harbinson who survived spiritual abuse and learned how to truly forgive.

'This story is compelling reading and shocking. Along the way there are many thorns, but the fragrant healing aroma of Christ's liberating love permeates through. '
J.John

Adam Harbinson was a respected member of his local church, which was part of the Shepherding Movement in the late 1980's and early 1990's. However, when he suspected a deep corruption at the heart of the movement and felt it was time to move on, he discovered powerful forces at work that sought to destroy his family, his health and his livelihood.

For years he walked in utter isolation through bankruptcy, breakdown and bereavement, but he found true peace true and acceptance as he encountered God's reckless love and extravagant grace.

'I am still amazed at how big, how enormous a love and a mystery God is and how small are the minds that attempt to corral this life force into rules and taboos, cults and sects.'
Bono U2

'There is justifiable anger in Adam's writings, and he has a pretty good handle on the role that the church should be playing.'
Tony Campolo

Adam Harbinson is a writer, journalist, newspaper columnist and editor of www.Faith4Life.com, a Christian website. He is also a regular contributor to a number of radio programmes in Northern Ireland.


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