Not Off the Hook at 491

About the Book

Relationships-casual or intimate-can be riddled with turmoil and betrayal. Ask the Stephens family. Readers are invited to peer behind the curtain of this affluent New York family to discover hearts encrusted with unforgiveness. Through a series of startling twists and turns as well as the unexpected influence of others, they struggle to forgive one another, forgive themselves, and even accept forgiveness from God. Keeping score of offenses and guarding our unforgiving hearts can feel as natural as breathing, but it can jeopardize our freedom. Is it really possible to throw away the scorecard and forgive without limits? Isn't that just what God does every time He forgives us?

About the Author

Lora Renée Hubbard is a native of Pittsburgh and holds a Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh. As a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, she teaches adult Sunday school, facilitates Bible study, and writes for The Mount, its Christian lifestyle magazine. She is also pursuing her license as a minister of the gospel. With more than thirty-five years of counseling experience, she volunteers as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the church’s counseling center, working with individuals, couples, and families. She has two adult sons and several precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Not Off the Hook at 491: When Unforgiveness Feels as Natural as Breathing is her first novel.