GIL MERTZ Bücher

"When divorce moves young R/B Mertz away from rural Pennsylvania and their abusive father, Mertz's life is torn in two. Mertz's mom and new stepdad dive headfirst into conservative Catholic homeschooling, entrenching themselves in a world dominated by saints, prayers, and having as many babies as possible, just as Mertz is starting to realize they might be queer. ... At turns rebellious, charming, and self-effacing, Mertz struggles to navigate [their] oppressive environment, questioning whether or not there is a place for them inside or outside of the Catholic Church; whether they can be themselves on the left or the right; whether they can be "conservative" or "liberal;" or whether they can be at all. Ultimately, Burning Butch is the courageous story of a trans/non-binary butch on a quest to survive with their authenticity intact."--Back cover

Do you ever feel angry with someone who has hurt you? Or angry at yourself when you've hurt someone else? Despite our best intentions, we've all been hurt and we've all hurt others. That's why forgiveness is a critical skill for our spiritual and emotional wellbeing. But how do we forgive when it's hard? In Forgiving Your Way to Freedom, Gil Mertz shares his inspiring story of forgiving his difficult and distant father, and lays out a biblical and highly practical forgiveness process that will help you: Recognize the pain from your past that's holding you back Release the transformative power of forgiveness Restore peace in your daily life Reclaim hope and purpose for your future Forgiveness lies at the heart of the gospel and is the key to greater peace, joy, and purpose. Learn to forgive, be set free, and start living the abundant life God has for you.