Appeal to the Courtroom of Heaven
Brand: Straight Street Books
Categories: Books, Christian Books & Bibles, Christian Living



Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.51 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-13: 978-1645262527
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1645262529
Print length: 224 pages
Publication date: January 30, 2020
subtitle: Paperback – January 30, 2020
author: Visit Amazon's Shonda Whitworth Page search results Shonda Whitworth Jeannette Strauss
review: Editorial Reviews Review Author Reviews "Powerful. Riveting. Poignant. Engaging. Faith-filled. If you're looking for a book that includes an extraordinary story of devastation and hope, brokenness and victory, along with transparency and transformation--read this book! Appeal to the Courtroom of Heaven: Petitions for Prisoners and Prison Families is a book that offers a real-life story of one family's journey. It includes practical understanding of how the justice system works, biblical insight and understanding of how God uses imperfect people, and the added bonus of prayer help-sheets for the challenges we face. This book belongs in every church library, in the offices of Christian counselors, and in the hands of every family member of a prison inmate. Shonda Savage Whitworth offers healing and hope to all who travel this journey." ~ Carol Kent, Speaker and Author, When I Lay My Isaac Down (NavPress) "Appeal to the Courtroom of Heaven stirs emotions but does so much more than that. It infuses families of the incarcerated with the comfort of a listening ear and caring heart--one that has been there. But it's also a careful and thoughtful comparison between the world's justice system and what it means to be represented and defended by the Hero of our faith--Jesus. An important read." ~ Cynthia Ruchti, author of more than thirty books, including Ragged Hope: Surviving the Fallout of Other People's Choices and the award-winning novel As Waters Gone By, which in part explores the concerns of the incarcerated and their families "Seldom do I read a work that so engages and challenges me as this one did. Every page is a treasure, and the message of God's grace and mercy shines through from beginning to end. Shonda Whitworth helped me to view God's role as righteous Judge and Christ's role as loving Advocate in a whole new way. Over and over again as I read, I thanked God for what He has done for us through the cross and what He will continue to do for us as we seek His mercy for ourselves and for others. This book isn't just for prisoners and their families; it's for anyone who wants to better understand the privilege we have in appealing to the courtroom of heaven and approaching the throne of grace." ~ Ann Tatlock , novelist, children's book author, blogger, and three-time Christy Award winner "Shonda and I met at a writer's conference. From the moment I heard her story of God's love and redemption for broken people, I found myself leaning in to discover more about the grace of God. Her book, Appeal to The Courtroom of Heaven is a testimony filled with good news. I find her book encouraging and packed with hope. You will too." ~ Babbie Mason, award-winning singer, songwriter, and author "If you completely forgot to study the material for your final exam in biology, you might feel despair when your professor passes out the test. If suddenly your loved one is facing murder charges for a crime they did not commit--and after exhausting all your resources to support his innocence he's found guilty--you will feel despair. Shonda Whitworth felt despair but didn't stay there because she found help at God's throne of grace. In her book, Appeal to the Courtroom of Heaven , she lays out a unique biblical strategy to pray effectively. If you ever felt hopeless over a loved one facing incarceration, this book must not go unread." ~ Gene McGuire , Author of Unshackled, From Ruin to Redemption, Chaplain for the Babe's Chicken Dinner "Compelling! Remarkably redemptive and a personal healing experience. Rather than read this book, I prayed through it as it encouraged me, uplifted me, and deepened my relationship with Christ." ~ Delores Christian Liesner , author of Be the Miracle From the Author If you are a family member with an incarcerated loved one, visit FOH.CENTER to enroll in a no-cost membership for resources including the Digging Deeper Study Guide to accompany this book. About the Author Shonda Whitworth writes, teaches, and speaks at conferences and retreats to share the hope of healing and restoration we have in Jesus. After her son landed in state prison, she realized the hardships families of prisoners encounter. She and her husband, Eldon, founded Fortress of Hope Ministries, a nonprofit organization that offers hope to families affected by incarceration. Shonda transparently shares her testimony of living with a son in prison at ShondaWhitworth.com and FortressofHopeMinistries.com. Read more