Overcoming Hard Times

Who Was Boethius? Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (born about 480 A.D.) was one of the most brilliant minds of the late Roman world. He came from an incredibly powerful and respected family and rose to the highest levels of government, serving as a top official under the King of the Ostrogoths. He was a man of vast learning whose life goal was to translate all the works of Plato and Aristotle into Latin to preserve Greek wisdom for future generations. However, his life took a tragic turn. Despite his honorable service, he was falsely accused of treason. Stripped of his riches, his jobs, ...

Falling Down and Getting Up is an invitation to view adversity from a new perspective. In this gentle, insightful guide, Mark Nepo helps readers navigate the challenges of life by transforming their experience into a chance for deepening and renewal. Each one of us is offered opportunities to...

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to change? Are you weary from the battles of life and tempted to give up? The Bible reminds us that the righteous may fall seven times, but they will rise again—because with God, we are never alone, and we are never without hope. When life feels overwhelming, God’s Word offers the encouragement and strength we need to keep going. Whether you’re facing challenges in relationships, finances, health, or your personal journey, this book provides powerful, Scripture-based affirmations designed to help you persevere through every ...

Worry has a way of settling into your life and refusing to leave. You may still show up for work, care for the people you love, and keep life moving forward. But beneath it all, fear keeps whispering that something is wrong . . . and it’s up to you to fix it. Winning the Worry War speaks to anyone who’s tried to manage their worry and realized it doesn’t work. Instead of offering quick fixes or spiritual platitudes, author Christopher Becker gently reframes what worry really is and where real strength comes from. Through Scripture and clear, practical insight, you’ll discover that ...

What if your hardest season is actually your greatest opportunity? Life's trials can feel relentless—disappointments that will not end, storms that will not break, and questions that will not quiet. But the apostle James invites believers to see adversity through a radically different lens: not as an obstacle, but as an advantage. "Better, Not Bitter" is a Scripture-rooted devotional that walks readers through the purpose of trials, the power of perseverance, and the promise that God wastes nothing. Through seven chapters built on James 1:2–4, you will learn how to: Recognize the ...

When fear whispers “what if,” faith answers “God will.” In a world full of uncertainty, anxiety, and endless “what-ifs,” Faith Over Fear helps you replace worry with peace and trust in God’s unshakable promises. In forty-two heartfelt devotional chapters, Peter N. Douglas guides readers through the real struggles of fear, doubt, and waiting, and shows how faith can triumph in every season. Written in simple, clear, conversational English, this book feels like sitting down with a wise friend who has walked through storms and still believes in God’s goodness. Each chapter ...

"Make Time: Strategies for Time Efficiency and Fulfillment" is more than just a book. It's a blueprint for a life well-managed and richly lived. Designed for those seeking to break free from the chaos of an unstructured life, it brings focus, balance, and fulfillment into the art of time management. This insightful guide takes you beyond the ordinary, offering: Deep Understanding of Time's Value: Uncover the fundamental truth about time as a non-renewable resource and learn to appreciate every moment for its true worth. Prioritizing for Impact: Master the art of prioritization with ...

You’ve tried to trust God as Father… but something still feels off. You’ve read the books. You’ve prayed. You’ve shown up to church, small groups, and studies. But when life shakes—or when God feels silent—the same questions return: Will He leave me? Am I enough? Is His love really safe? If the word “Father” still carries tension instead of peace, you’re not alone. And you’re not beyond healing. This isn’t another book to read once and set aside. Building the Bridge Your Father Never Built is a coaching resource—a step-by-step guide to help you actually build the ...

There is great satisfaction when we see purpose in our circumstances. It is easy to find our purpose when things are going well and life is skipping along nicely, but what happens when we have a tough situation to go through? Is there purpose in the hard times? Unfortunately too many of us see difficult circumstances as something to get away from, or find a way to change, and never embrace the purpose for our challenges that God has in mind. All of your circumstances have a purpose. In Mastering Your Seasons, author Lisa Schwarz guides you through the seasons of life and uses biblical ...

Discover the spiritual roots behind modern self-help—and transform your emotional, mental, and spiritual life. Many people are familiar with the self-help movement, but few truly understand its deeper origins. A Thread of Gnosis takes readers on a powerful journey into the belief systems that shape today’s spiritual conversations—from Christian dominionism to transcendentalism, mysticism, and the teachings of the New Age movement. This inspiring guide offers more than just history. It speaks to the heart of those facing real-life struggles—depression, discouragement, self-doubt, and...

Wars. Famine. Betrayal. Uncertainty. Fear. Everywhere you look, chaos is unfolding. What do you do when everything around you feels unstable? In What to Do in Times Like This, Prayer Madueke gives you a clear, Bible-based guide to standing strong when everything around you feels uncertain. This book will help you: Understand what’s happening in the world through the lens of Scripture. Stay firm in faith even when facing fear, trials, and spiritual battles. Pray powerful prayers to overcome hardship and find peace. Learn from biblical heroes like Noah, Joseph, and Ruth, who survived ...

This isn’t one of those books that tries to sound perfect. It wasn’t written from a place where everything made sense. It came out of moments where things didn’t. Where prayer felt quiet. Where answers didn’t come quickly. Where faith didn’t feel strong… just present enough not to disappear. If you’ve ever sat there thinking, but not really knowing what to say to God This will feel familiar. Because this book doesn’t try to clean that up. It stays there. Life doesn’t usually fall apart all at once. It shifts. Something small at first. Then it stays longer than expected. ...

Iyanla Vanzant knows hard times, and how to work through them using the power of faith. Before writing five New York Times bestsellers, she had a troubled childhood followed by teen pregnancy, two abusive marriages, and welfare. How did she manage to turn her life around? Finding Faith in...

When Life Collapses, What Remains? Loss. Failure. Shame. Anger that won’t quiet. Faith that feels hollow. Suffering can either harden us—or transform us. The difference is what we do next. In Suffering Leads to Hope, James Velissaris writes with hard-earned clarity about what happens when everything familiar is stripped away—reputation, comfort, certainty, control. Raised by a single mother. Educated at Harvard and Columbia. Seventeen years on Wall Street. Chief Investment Officer. Then prison. Divorce. Death. Despair. When identity collapses—when titles fade and reputation ...

Are you stuck in a storm, swallowed by life’s problems, or crying out from your own pit of despair? This powerful, faith-filled book will show you that your pit is not the end—it’s the beginning of your purpose. Inspired by the story of Jonah, Prayers from the Pit: Finding Hope in Jonah’s Story reveals how God turns storms into classrooms, pits into platforms, and failures into second chances. Just as Jonah’s cry rose from the belly of the fish into the holy temple of God, your prayers can rise from your deepest place of struggle and bring breakthrough. Inside this book you will ...

What do you do when life gets heavy and your prayers run dry? Strength for the Struggle is a 31-day devotional prayer book written for the ones who are barely holding on. For the silent sufferers. For the strong friends. For the faithful federal workers and servants who feel forgotten. For anyone walking through a season of pain, loss, transition, or spiritual fatigue. Not everyone is on a mountaintop. Some are in the valley—pressed, perplexed, grieving, overwhelmed. But this book reminds you: oil comes from crushing, and God often does His deepest work in the darkest places. Each day ...

What if your biggest mistake could become the beginning of your greatest miracle? Life is messy. Things break, dreams crumble, and we find ourselves wondering whether God can still use what’s left. But Your Mess, His Miracle reminds you that God doesn’t discard broken stories. He restores them. Through heartfelt stories, biblical truths, and practical encouragement, author Peter N. Douglas shows how God transforms weakness into strength, pain into purpose, and chaos into testimony. You’ll discover that no failure is final when grace steps in. Each chapter gently guides you through the...

What if your pain could become a powerful catalyst for healing and transformation? In this heartfelt short collection of reflections, authors Albert Elisha and Peninnah Oberdorfer illuminate the profound concept that setbacks are often setups for divine intervention. Journey through stories steeped in biblical truth, where healing flows from our deepest wounds. Discover how God, the ultimate restorer, creates beauty from brokenness, encouraging us to rise from the ashes of despair. With each page, you'll find hope in the promise that every challenge can be leveraged for good. From the ...

Do you feel overwhelmed by fear, stuck in anxious thoughts, or exhausted from trying to “just calm down”? You pray… but the worry keeps coming back. You believe in God… but peace feels out of reach. And deep down, you may wonder, “Why can’t I just trust God more?” If that sounds familiar, you are not alone, and you are not broken. This book meets you right where you are. It gently connects biblical truth, practical theology, and simple daily habits to help you move from fear to faith, without confusion, guilt, or overwhelm. Systematic Theology Blueprint for Anxiety is your ...

There was a time in human history when day to day life required difficult and challenging activities in order to meet basic human needs. Things had to be done out of necessity and survival due to limited tools and more safety nets. As I write this piece, people don’t necessarily have those challenging life circumstances to motivate them to be proactive and be better in character. Technological advances have made life easier as it relates to education, work life, travel, access to food, and communication (especially over long distances) to name a few. In many ways, our dependence on these ...