A New Heart: My Story of Abortion, Addiction & Conversion - Shawna Arnold - Parousia (E-Book)

A New Heart is a moving testimony of God’s mercy at work in the most broken places of human life. Shawna Arnold tells her story with honesty, vulnerability, and remarkable courage, inviting readers into a journey marked by trauma, addiction, loss, and shame, but ultimately transformed by grace. What makes this book so powerful is not only the intensity of her suffering but also the unwavering witness to the healing power of Jesus Christ. This is not simply a story of survival; it is a story of conversion, redemption, and the patient love of God that pursues and heals a wounded soul. Shawna’s journey shows that no past is beyond the reach of divine mercy, and no heart is too damaged for restoration. Her reflections on sin, forgiveness, motherhood, grief, and prayer are personal and offer hope to anyone who has ever felt trapped by the past. What stands out most is the authenticity of her voice. She does not sanitize the pain or rush past the hard questions. Instead, she allows the reader to see how grace entered slowly, faithfully, and powerfully into the midst of real human suffering. Her witness is especially valuable for those seeking healing after abortion, addiction, family dysfunction, or spiritual emptiness. The book is more than a memoir of personal struggle. It is a powerful account of conversion and renewal, one that speaks especially to readers who know the weight of shame, loss, or regret. Shawna’s journey reminds us that no life is beyond redemption and no heart is beyond the reach of Christ’s healing love. A New Heart is a brave, faith-filled book that will encourage, challenge, and inspire readers. It is a testimony to the truth that God can bring beauty out of ruin and new life out of despair. I highly recommend it to anyone who desires a deeper understanding of healing, mercy, and the transforming love of Christ. Father Carlos Martins (Treasures of the Church, and The Exorcist Files)

Shawna Arnold has managed to write a book that has granted a new heart to me- a most excellent work reaching out to so many readers. It is a much necessary oriented topic for our time in history- an approach clearly organized and well written. I can almost sense having a one-to-one conversation with her; in gratitude for a personal life-changing, yet, uplifting experience. It has clearly become obvious that Shawna has great care for the human condition, as we know it to be, yet routed in such a manner as to help us move forward with inexhaustible riches pouring from A New Heart. It is beautifully noted and highlighted in goodness. She demonstrated a definite and genuine passion for truth, kindness, compassion, and love. There is a clear and distinct meaning in what she has accomplished as an author. Further defining is her firsthand knowledge and experience with the topics she sets before us. In gentle mention, the prayers composed- her own inspired by the Holy Spirit- would easily stand on their own as daily inspirations and just reflections. Shawna allows us to contemplate more deeply about the choices we make in life's journey. We profit! Thank you Shawna for sharing with us such a personal story for the sole purpose of helping others. Paula Carriere 8/30/2021 Opelousas, LA USA