Emily Bernath - Broken Lenses: Volume 2: Seeing Others Value in a World of Division

BROKEN LENSES VOLUME 2

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Emily Bernath has done it again. Broken Lenses, Volume 2: Seeing Others Value in a World of Division is a call to revisit our Bible-based beliefs and to demonstrate them in our daily life. This book brings a refreshing truth of Gods perspective and challenges us to unite together in love seeing ourselves and others the way God sees us. Reading this book will add value to the lives of all who read it.

Jenna Quinn, author of Pure In Heart and Jennas Law,

Founder of Reveal to Heal International

In Broken Lenses, Volume 2: Seeing Others Value in a World of Division, Emily welcomes her readers into her journey of discovering her value in Christ after sexual assault and how that changed her view towards others. Her workbook-style approach allows thoughtful contemplation and application every step of the way. The reminder of Jesus ultimate expression of mercy and grace at the cross enabling a relationship with Him possible is the baseline that Emily stands on for how we show respect with love and fairness to other image-bearers.

Worth is determined by God and not our performance. Get to know other peoples story. Be who God designed you to be - to abide and be dependent.

Jeff Dalrymple, Executive Director,

Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention

Emily is a bright light in our community. From a tumultuous experience with sexual violence, they were able to find freedom within themselves and bring the same warmth and light from within to all of us at UCASA. Theyre always an inviting and kind presence and were proud to have them in the community. One of our favorite lines from Emily is Do not let anyone take away your greatness!

Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Executive Leadership

Emily Bernath provides an extraordinary resource for fostering unity in our relationships with one another, as well as a refreshing way to see others. Broken Lenses, Volume 2: Seeing Others Value in a World of Division shows us how to see value in ourselves and in the people around usthe way that God sees our value. This book equips us to be change-bringers, to speak unity when our world is filled with dividing messages, and offers focus in how we see those around usand how our views can change for the better.

Angie Fenimore, International Bestselling Author

Emily Bernath never ceases to amaze and inspire me and her writing does the same. Her faith, quest for truth, and strong convictions come through compassionately and articulately in her writing. Reading Broken Lenses brought me comfort and guidance in my relationship with not only myself but the world around me. I am so grateful to know Emily and for the grace and wisdom she has taught me.

Lauren W, Victim Advocate and Founder of MeToo Many Voices.

Broken Lenses, Volume 2: Seeing Others Value in a World of Division has been a perfect example of how vulnerability can be strength, courage and empowerment. Reading the book really opened my eyes and brought me closer to Emily. The book has given me a different perspective and I can thank Emily for that!

Tom Burden, CEO and Founder of Grypmat,

Forbes 30 under 30, Manufacturing & Industry 2019

BROKEN LENSES

VOLUME 2

Seeing Others Value in a World of Division

EMILY BERNATH

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BROKEN LENSES VOLUME 2

Seeing Others Value in a World of Division

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For someone who never thought they would become an author, I first have to acknowledge that I dont always know whats best for my life. I am grateful for a God who loves me and guides me through this crazy adventure that he has planned for my life, and I wouldnt have it any other way. God never asks us to do something unless its for our good, and he never calls us to go somewhere unless he has a way planned to make it happen. On my own strength, being an author would have never been my reality, but with Gods strength all things are possible. God has also provided me with an amazing community of people to help make this journey possible.

To Alyssa, Carly, Danielle, Kaitlyn, Megan, and Rachel, thank you for taking time out of your weeks to invest in me and for being an amazing group of women to do life together with. Thank you for believing in me and in my message. Even when I wasnt always sure what that message looked like; you all gave me a safe space to figure it out. This book is all about how to see other people as God sees them, and Im grateful to have people in my life who welcomed me into their journey, provided a place of belonging, and are great friends.

To Angie Fenimore, thank you for continually showing me how to up my abilities as an author and how to keep living out the calling God has laid on my heart with confidence and assurance. To the rest of Calliope Writing Coach crew, thanks for being an awesome tribe. I love getting to be among so many people who are passionate about sharing their messages to the world, and I wish you all the best of luck as you continue to share your unique message. And to my editor, Kathryn, thank you for taking the time to invest and bring life to the message in this book that God has laid on my heart.

To David Hancock and the Morgan James Publishing team, its an honor to be able to continue working with all of you. Thank you for believing in me and for supporting me every step of the way in the publishing process. You all are the best.

To my parents, thank you for always loving and supporting me in every way you know how. To all of my family, I love you all and wish it was easier to travel across the country to see each other.

To my church family, thank you for continuing to be a source of truth and encouragement in my own life. Its called a walk with God for a reason. Its a journey that never ends, and Im grateful to have a community of people encouraging me along the way.

Finally, to anyone else who has crossed my path along the way, even if it was only once, thank you. I do not believe in coincidences, and every connection along the way during the course of writing this book happened for a reason.