

"The Joy and Grief of Discovering Grace"
Lois, a forty-five-year-old woman, had been a Christian for over twenty years. She came to us struggling with depression and a terrible self-image. When she experienced conflict, particularly with her husband, she blamed herself. Sometimes she would physically hurt herself out of self-directed hatred and anger. A committed Christian for most of her adult life, Lois participated in Bible study groups and attended conferences on personal healing and on growing in intimacy with