In the same way that our actions can be worth more than a thousand words, the words ‘I'm sorry . . .’ carry enormous weight and value, and can start a process of self-healing and overall healing in any relationship.

Topics: Guilt & Forgiveness, Relationships & Family

Yilda B. Rivera

Yilda B. Rivera ist eine US-amerikanische christliche Autorin und Referentin der Gegenwart. Bekanntheit erlangte sie durch ihr 2014 erschienenes Buch „Courage Under Fire“, in dem sie ihren Umgang mit einer schweren Krebserkrankung schildert und das Vertrauen auf Gott in existentiellen Krisen betont. Für Bibellesende steht sie für die alltagspraktische Ermutigung, inmitten von Leid und Ungewissheit an biblischen Verheißungen und am Gebet festzuhalten.

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