Redemption And Regret

This work presents the unpublished and largely unknown writings of the missionary James Scarth Gale, one of the most important scholars and translators in modern Korean history.

Four years ago, I had everything. All it took was the snap of his fingers and he ripped it out from under me. Betrayed, by my own father. His enemies want me dead and old allies want me back in their ranks to help take what's owed. And while I’m trying to figure out what I want, there's her. The one I watch from the shadows, afraid to bare myself to her—the real me. Hard. Cold. Deadly. She should fear me—Braiden Donohue—but I’m not the only one keeping secrets, and I must discover what she's hiding. Before it’s too late. Redemption will be afforded, regrets will be atoned. Welcome back to Chastity Falls.

From the #1 bestselling author of Fifty Years of Fear, SHADOWS OF REGRET is the unforgettable story of a woman's struggle to rejoin society. Katie committed a terrible crime. Sixteen years was the price she had to pay.Once released from prison, she finds the world has changed. But Katie is a survivor.Isolated and alone, she struggles to make sense of her new life. Starting again isn't easy, especially after what she's done.Despite not feeling free or safe, Katie overcomes her fears and confronts the future. Although history won't remain forgotten.Gradually, memories of the past are revealed. When Katie finally exposes the awful truth and sees there are others who share the blame, she must choose her path.Will she seek redemption, or will she take revenge?"Gripping to the extent that it's almost mesmerising.""I fell in love with this book from page one and couldn't put it down. The whole thing was just perfect.""She is a strong woman, shaped by her past experiences and her time in jail. Her story is one that I did not want to end.""Wow! A page turner. Might even be my book of the year, and it's only January.""This is another captivating read.""Even knowing her crime, I was still rooting for her.""Great story line with fabulous characters.""I absolutely loved this book and found the story to be well written and kept my interest all the way through.""A great mix of crime, suspense and drama.""I honestly recommend this book and I can't wait to read more of Ross Greenwood's work.""This was a book full of fast paced action, excitement and many twists and thrilling turns.""I rooted for Katie all the time.""The author, through superb writing, astute characterisation and fascinating plot weaves us into her world and makes us wonder what we would do if we were forced to walk in her unfortunate shoes.""If you are looking for a read that will draw you into the underbelly of a British landscape and will not let you surface until the last page I highly recommend this addictive read.""Shadows Of Regret is hands down the authors best book yet. I read it in one sitting as I was so engrossed in Katie's story.""A dark and intense read you won't be able to put down.""As the story progressed i began to really root for her and admired her for how strong of a woman she becomes. By the end, I had complete empathy for her.""This isn't just a story or revenge and redemption, its a journey of learning to live, hope and independence.""I would definitely recommend this to any crime fans; easy 5 star read!""Shadows of Regret is a powerful and poignant story.""I have to say that in spite of her past, I warmed to her a great deal.""Wow.. the characters of this book were so animated and real.""If you enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant's journey but prefer your stories darker, this is perfect for you.""A fabulous read and one I have recommended to friends whom I know love this genre .. an easy five star review.""Real life characters that made me laugh and cry.""Beautifully told.""Written like a true story, I pray it's not.""I found all of the characters completely believable and became sucked into their world!""I was fully invested in Katie's life, and really didn't want this book to end."Praise for Ross's writing:"I've read all three books in the trilogy over the last two days and found them an enthralling read, this guy's an incredible author!!""I enjoy reading this author's work as the stories whilst fiction do have a ring of truth to them.""There are writers, good writers and ones that have the power of words to captivate you in an instant. Ross has this in spades."

"The Prodigal Son's Return: Redemption, Regrets, and a Second Chance at Love" is a powerful and heartwarming tale of family, forgiveness, and second chances. Jonathan, a prodigal son, returns home after many years of being estranged from his family. He left behind a trail of regrets and mistakes, but he is determined to make amends and start over. His family is hesitant to trust him, but they are willing to give him a second chance. As Jonathan works to rebuild his relationships with his loved ones, he confronts his past and learns to forgive himself. He finds love and reconnects with his family, but his journey is not easy. He faces challenges, makes sacrifices, and confronts the consequences of his past actions. Through it all, Jonathan learns to accept responsibility for his mistakes and to embrace the gift of grace. He discovers the importance of family, forgiveness, and second chances, and he finds hope and transformation in his journey. This book is a story of hope and redemption, of love and forgiveness, and of the power of second chances. It will resonate with readers who have experienced the pain of broken relationships, the weight of regret, and the desire for a fresh start. It is a tale of courage, resilience, and the beauty of transformation.

When Jake Bryant learns his daughter, Sam, has been caught abusing prescription drugs, he quickly fails not once, but twice to protect her - first from her all-star quarterback boyfriend who's set to take the fall for selling her drugs, and then from his former father-in-law who will do anything to cut Sam out of Jake's life. But as the situation escalates from a kidnapping to a murder plot, Jake finds himself in a race against time to discover which of his enemies has the most to gain by killing his daughter. Because if he guesses wrong, his daughter won't be the only one paying the price.

I wish I had loved more. I wish I had been smarter about money. I wish I had thought about God more. We all have regrets about the past. Many of them come from our attempts to fulfill unmet longings. Dave and Jon Ferguson call this back and forth between longing and regret the Sorry Cycle—and they want to help us escape it. In Starting Over, Dave and Jon show us how to recognize specific regrets and then release them to God as we learn to see our regrets as opportunities to start over. Finally, we can see God redeem our regrets as he takes the worst things in our lives and uses them for a greater good. In this new edition, Dave and Jon provide an inspiring and never before published case study for achieving real life change. Your regrets don’t need to keep you from the joy God has for your life. As you apply the recognize-release-redeem process to your financial, relational, and personal regrets, you will find new freedom in living out your God-given dreams. Fall in Love with Your Regrets It sounds impossible. How can we learn to love our mistakes and failures? Instead, we go over and over them in our mind. Could they ever bring us—or anyone else—good? Drawing from scientific research and biblical truths, Jon and Dave Ferguson give us tools to redeem our mistakes in five key areas: relationships, health, purpose, finances, and spirituality. Along the way, they teach us lifelong skills for getting unstuck when regret threatens to trap us again. We also learn how to help others escape the Sorry Cycle and experience the Starting Over Loop. It is possible to learn to love our regrets because through them we see God at work. We see that our weakness does not limit what God can do. Whatever regret is trapping you in the Sorry Cycle, God is big enough to redeem it. What could you do with a life beyond regret?

"Redemption and Regret presents two previously unpublished typescripts of James Scarth Gale, a Canadian missionary to Korea for four decades (1888-1927). During his time in Korea, Gale developed into the foremost Western scholar of Korean history, language, and literature, completing the first translation of Korean literature into a Western language, the first translation of English literature into Korean, and the first comprehensive Korean-English dictionary. In addition to these translations, the typescripts entitled Pen Pictures of Old Korea (ca. 1910) and Old Corea (ca. 1925), each presented here with introductory essays, contain Gale's observations of various cultural artifacts, behaviours, and practices. Gale lived in Korea during a tumultuous and transformative period that witnessed the transition of the country from a "hermit" suzerain kingdom to an independent empire, and finally to a colonial possession of Japan. Pen Pictures of Old Korea and Old Corea preserve what Gale viewed as inevitably fated for extinction. This realization imbues his writings with a sense of ambivalence towards the "passing" of traditional Korea--owing to the conflict between his profound admiration for pre-modern Korean culture and his Western missionary identity, which demanded that the country adapt to a modern, Christian world."--