{"product_id":"sackcloth-and-ashes-of-the-heart-9781951084424","title":"Sackcloth and Ashes of the Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BIBLE STUDY FOR CHURCH REPENTANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn biblical times, it was customary for people to rip their clothing to express strong emotions due to tragic events or situations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis act was not only a public display of grief, shame, or anger - it was sacrificial. Clothing was expensive back then. Factories weren't around for mass production; instead, each garment was laboriously manufactured by hand and produced according to the need. It was a sign of the individual's abject lament and social demise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the death of a spouse or a child, national grief could signal this kind of mourning and grief. Prophets and spiritual seers also used this theatrical display to signify abject spiritual poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn these eight lessons, \u003cstrong\u003eSACKCLOTH AND ASHES OF THE HEART\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bible teacher Sheri Caruso presents the situations and commentary of the seven churches named by Old Testament prophets and the Book of Revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe studies are written in a warm and inviting way to help students examine personal detours that may be distracting a Christian from holiness and freedom in Christ. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSACKCLOTH AND ASHES OF THE HEART\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Christian liturgy and Bible study process needed to \"clean house\" in getting right with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCaruso, Sheri:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Sheri is a teacher who often preaches for her church, Solid Rock Christian Fellowship, and with the Assemblies of God denomination. She is an avid video maker who has produced teaching videos for her messages and for other Capture Books authors.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoy, Kathy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kathy Joy is the Pen Name for Kathy Joy Hoffner, graduate from Messiah College, with a B.A. in Communications and Journalism. She forged a career in D.J.ing for radio stations in Colorado and Pennsylvania. She currently edits and authors books for Capture Books. She writes articles for the State Department of Human Services and blogs for Books for Bonding Hearts.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFreitas, Sonia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Owner and Designer for Chloebellearts.com","brand":"Janet Sheryl Caruso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929753817362,"sku":"9781951084424","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a3683837-dda0-4bbf-a4e8-5100b1641d2c.jpg?v=1739051113","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sackcloth-and-ashes-of-the-heart-9781951084424","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}