Permission to Speak Freely: Essays and Art on Fear, Confession, and Grace [Paperback]

Permission to Speak Freely?is the unique new project and movement of author Anne Jackson Miller, who is finished with keeping brokenness in the dark. Bringing to light the original intent of Gods sanctuary as a place of help and healing, Anne reveals that through confession, both to God and to others, we can live lives that are whole and healed.In May 2008, Anne Jackson asked a question onher blog,What is one thing you feel you cant say in church?

Hundreds responded. Everyone had a story.

Permission to Speak Freelyis the unique new project and movement of author AnneJackson, who is finished with keeping brokenness in the dark. Bringing to lightthe original intent of Gods sanctuary as a place of help and healing, Annereveals that through confession, both to God and to others, we can live livesthat are whole and healed.

Told with disarming transparency, Anne shareswhat led to her own addictions and the ensuing lifestyle that left her woundedand withdrawn, but ultimately rescued and redeemed. She includes dramaticstories of others who also learned to abandon their fear, pride, and masks; toidentify their hurts; and to find the courage to speak freely.

Their confessions, submitted as mixed mediapieces, photography, and sketches, were collected from people across the world,and are included throughout the book. Readers will share in the opportunity tofind their own path to redemption and freedom.


In May 2008, Anne Jackson asked a question onher blog,What is one thing you feel you cant say in church?

Hundreds responded. Everyone had a story.

Permission to Speak Freelyis the unique new project and movement of author AnneJackson, who is finished with keeping brokenness in the dark. Bringing to lightthe original intent of Gods sanctuary as a place of help and healing, Annereveals that through confession, both to God and to others, we can live livesthat are whole and healed.

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