Broken Lenses reveals the truth of who God made people to be and the freedom that results from living out that truth.
A rape survivor, Emily Bernath’s life quickly turned away from having everything to feeling hopelessness and worthlessness. It was during that time of being open about her experience that it became apparent to her just how many other people experience those same feelings and so easily allow things that aren’t true about them define who they are. Broken Lenses stems from a passion to take outreach to the next level. Inside, Emily identifies some of the most popular lies people believe about themselves and pulls out the 12 biggest Biblical truths Christians should embrace in their own lives, such as “I am lovable” and “I am not a failure.”
With her scientific background and tell-it-how-it-is approach, Emily analyzes and connects each truth to God’s word through a few key lessons for each truth. She calls out the ways in which the enemy prevents people from believing these truths about themselves and what it looks like to truly embrace each of these truths. Ultimately, Broken Lenses helps readers achieve a more intimate relationship with God and the freedom that He desires each of his children to live in.
Emily Bernath attends a non-denominational church, K2 the Church, in the Salt Lake Valley and has a passion for reaching out to women and guiding them to living out an identity rooted in truth. She has spoken to and shared this passion with hundreds of people belonging to various faiths, age groups, and nations. Locally, she serves as a mentor to the next generation in youth ministry and speaks at numerous events in the Salt Lake Valley. Globally, she has shared her passions through humanitarian work in eSwatini, Africa and she currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Broken Lenses completely changed my view on myself and how God views me. It helped me to see myself in a new light, from God's perspective, not my own or how the world thinks I should view myself."
- Chaliece Masters
"Regardless of where one is in their journey with Christ, Broken Lenses pulls not punches when describing the realistic challenges we face in pursuit of a personal relationship with Him. Her guide is suitable for those at various stages in their walk with Christ. Bernath's personal experiences will resonate with with those seeking further understanding and inspire further study of the Word. By using scripture, personal experiences, and positing divinely inspired perspectives, Bernath presents a realistic picture of Christian fellowship and fortifies Christ's invitation to 'come as you are."
- Dana M. Lewis, Columnist, International Motivational Speaker
"Broken Lenses will be a great resource for anyone who wants to dive in to God's Word and grow spiritually. Author Emily Bernath has poured her heart and soul into creating something that offers thought-provoking questions in the midst of an abundance of Biblical truth. With helpful insights from Emily's own journey, Broken Lenses gives every person the chance to examine their own thoughts and experiences in order to live more freely and joyfully in the truth of God's promises and love for us. We've all been deeply affected by the twists and turns of life, and this book can be a great tool for understanding our brokenness and gaining God's healing perspective. We hope it helps you know and follow God with reckless abandon."
- Dave and Susie Nelson, Lead Pastor and Founding Couple, K2 The Church