Healing Stones
Written by Nancy N. Rue and Stephen Arterburn
Narrated by Pam Turlow
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About this audiobook
When Demi's private life becomes public news, hope seems far out of reach.
Christian college professor Demitria Costanas had vowed to end her affair with a colleague. But she gives into temptation one last time . . . and a lurking photographer captures her weakness for all to see. Quite literally, she's the woman caught in adultery. And almost everyone--herself included--has a stone to throw.
Enter Sullivan Crisp, a decidedly unorthodox psychologist with his own baggage. He's well-known for his quirky sense of humor and incorporation of "game show" theology into his counseling sessions. And yet there's something more he offers: hope for a fresh start.
Reluctantly the two of them begin an uplifting, uneven journey filled with healing and grace. By turns funny and touching, this story explores the ways humans hurt each other and deceive themselves. And it shows the endlessly creative means God uses to turn stones of accusation and shame into works of beauty that lead us onto the path of healing.
A candid yet tender series about pain, healing, and God's invitation for second chances.
"A story of refining one's faith in a world of sin and temptation. It just might change your life. It has certainly changed mine." --Angela Hunt, author of Daughter of Cana
- Inspirational contemporary read
- The first book in the Sullivan Crisp series, but can be enjoyed as a standalone
- Book one: Healing Stones
- Book two: Healing Waters
- Book three: Healing Sands
Nancy N. Rue
Nancy Rue has written over 100 books for girls, is the editor of the Faithgirlz Bible, and is a popular speaker and radio guest with her expertise in tween and teen issues. She and husband, Jim, have raised a daughter of their own and now live in Tennessee.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I'm generally not a fan of books that are co-written by a therapist (see the "R" series by Karen Kingsbury - blaugh). I'm also typically not a fan of books that flip between first person and third person - I consider it cheating. But by the time I had finished this book, I'd forgiven Nancy Rue both and am glad to see that Sullivan Crisp will be resurrected again.
Rue is not your typical Christian author. She errs on the side of grace, not judgement and she is truly taking her life in her hands when she tangles with the touchy subject of adultery on a Christian campus. While not condoning the actions of her characters, she does show us the emotional toll their actions take and ultimately, there is redemption. I wish more movers and shakers in Christendom would take up that message. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Christian college professor Demitria Costanas had vowed to end her affair with a colleague. But she give into temptation one last time and is quite literally caught in adultery. And almost everyone, herself included, has a stone to throw. At turns funny and touching, this story explores the ways humans hurt each other and deceive themselves. It shows the endlessly creative means God uses to turn stones of accusation and shame into works of beauty that lead us onto the path of healing.