{"product_id":"glimmers-of-grace","title":"GLIMMERS OF GRACE, MOMENTS OF PEACE AND HEALING FOLLOWING SEXUAL ABUSE","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Faith Hakesley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt started with a Tootsie Roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe day then-18-year-old Faith Hakesley was to testify in court against the well-liked Catholic priest who had raped her, a court guard pressed a Tootsie Roll into her hand. It was the first glimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe little piece of candy reminded her of the Scripture about \"faith the size of a mustard seed,\" and this bit of encouragement, by way of the guard, but really from God, gave her the courage she needed to endure the trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlimmers of Grace: Moments of Peace and Healing Following Sexual Abuse\u003c\/b\u003e, Faith shares what she has learned about the gifts God wants to give victims throughout their journey of healing. Practical, personal, and versatile, Glimmers of Grace accompanies readers step by step from acceptance to true freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn each reflection, you'll explore the healing gifts God offers, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKindness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerseverance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-compassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach reflection includes a gratitude prompt, positive affirmation, achievable to-dos, and journaling questions to help you embrace each gift. Like Faith, you can learn, slowly but surely, to see where and how God is speaking to you and find hope and healing after sexual abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlimmers of Grace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan also help spouses, friends, loved ones, or anyone who works with abuse victims gain perspective and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003cbr\u003eFaith Hakesley is a wife, homeschooling mother of three, and blogger. In 2008, she was one of five victims of clerical abuse to meet privately with Pope Benedict XVI during his trip to Washington, D.C. She is passionate about sharing her personal story of healing in order to offer hope, healing, and peace to those who are suffering. Visit her website www.faithhakesley.com for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OUR SUNDAY VISITOR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48800682803449,"sku":"23788","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/0418\/0013\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-08121347.png?v=1786209294","url":"https:\/\/giftstore.holyhill.com\/products\/glimmers-of-grace","provider":"Holy Hill Gift Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}