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Hope When it Hurts: The Scars that Shape Us (Christian Devotional Collaborations) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 116 ratings

It's easy to lose hope, especially in today's world. Through times like these, we all need to be reminded of the hope of Jesus!

Hope for the Moment is a collection of what we're calling Devotional Stories, real stories by real people about a real God. There are some heavy moments, but in every story, hope is found and God is glorified. These serve to remind of God's faithfulness and goodness.

While most of the Christian writers in this collection are women, it can serve to encourage anyone of any age. Writers from around the world have contributed to this collaboration. We celebrate the international feel and have retained author styles.

The deep, personal stories in this collection will inspire and encourage anyone with an open heart.

May the real stories from these real people reflect the real God and add HOPE to your season. There is hope, a living hope in Jesus, one that does not disappoint.

You are not alone. You are loved. You are here for a reason.

Devotional Story titles and authors:*

  • Is This Really Happening? by Pam Pegram
  • Lift Your Eyes by Elenah Kangara
  • My Hope is You by Jodi Arndt
  • Hope for the Moment by Michael Lacey
  • It's Amazing What You Can Live Through by Angie Walthall
  • Trusting God through Turmoil and Trauma by Meredith Swift
  • You are Good Enough by Mimi Emmanuel
  • Hope in the Darkness by Kelly Walk Hines
  • Real Biblical Hope by Matthew King
  • Walking with God by Kathryn Springman
  • From Trauma to Hope by Jill Rogers
  • Hope in the Waiting by Miranda J. Chivers
  • Driven Toward Hope by Al Ainsworth
  • Hope, Peace, and Cancer-Free by Emily Smith
  • When Hope Seems Lost by Pam Pegram
  • The Garden of Hope by Michael Lacey
  • *If you're a Christian writer, you can submit to the next collection! This is a Devo Writers Collaboration.

    Keep on the lookout for more collections and subscribe (link in book) to be the first to know.

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Hope When it Hurts: The Scars that Shape Us is the first anthology by the Christian Writers Collections, also known as ChristWriters at the landing site.We are welcoming new authors all the time! Find the link inside the book to get involved. Half of the proceeds from each anthology goes to support a related charity. For example, the hope collection benefits Star of Hope.Show your support and buy multiple copies for friends, family, and life groups! And be on the lookout for the companion journal, Hope Garden: A Study Journal, Encouragements and Prompts to Grow Hope in Your Life.

About the Author

Michael Lacey and his author services business, Story Builds Creative, is responsible for all of this book's production except guest author writing and editing. Book a 20/20 Clarity Call with him to get unstuck and unstoppable!His position and experience as a worship leader in non-denominational Christian churches gives him practical insight. He develops leaders while leading congregations to deeper intimacy with Christ, both through worship and personal devotion. The other authors in these collections are passionate Christ-followers who believe in God and His matchless love for His children. Though we don't always agree on everything, we stand together as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Make sure to follow Michael and the other authors in these anthologies so you can get first dibs on new devotionals, journals, and other inspirational books.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08MYBR1PN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Michael Lacey
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 14, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0999872529
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Christian Devotional Collaborations
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Customers find the devotional book inspiring, particularly noting how it encourages thankfulness for what we have. They appreciate the story quality, with one customer highlighting its compilation of real-life experiences.

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Customers find the book inspiring, particularly noting how it engenders thankfulness for what we have. One customer mentions how the potent Bible verses are presented and explained, while another appreciates the tips on healing from emotional pain.

"...another great collaboration not just for keeping up Hope but indirectly thankfulness. Some of the real-life stories here are beyond horrendous...." Read more

"...I wish I could find more info on Kangara! I love Emmanuel's style of writing, so personal and powerful through emotion...." Read more

"...who wrote about their experience from tragedy to fulfillment is very inspiring and allows the reader to see how it's possible to get out of hard..." Read more

"The individual stories were quite different but all contained a clear message of hope...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the stories in the book, with one mentioning it is a compilation of real-life experiences, while another describes them as wrenching.

"...perspective (not near as terrible as they could be) by these wrenching stories, engendering thankfulness for what we have...." Read more

"...They all write from their dark seasons and explain their unique experiences with how their hope in God carried them through tragedy...." Read more

"A compilation of real life stories centred around the theme of Hope...." Read more

"I love the different voices in the book. Just a beautiful collection of stories that give us hope when we're hurting." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
    This is another great collaboration not just for keeping up Hope but indirectly thankfulness. Some of the real-life stories here are beyond horrendous. Yet the good folks caught up in the awful circumstances somehow kept on going, making it through. For lots of us our "trials and tribulations" are put into perspective (not near as terrible as they could be) by these wrenching stories, engendering thankfulness for what we have. However, it's not just the terrors of the unholy trinity at work (Mother Nature, Father Time, and Human Frailty), but strengthening by the Biblical Trinity. Yes, potent Bible verses are presented and explained. But in addition, there's a lot of practical advice for keeping on going. As an example, I particularly liked: "While you cannot control what happens in your life, you are in full control of how you react and what you do next." Excellent advice for not just saying "woe is me" but using the struggles to gain strength. Very interesting read, highly recommended!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2021
    A lovely compilation of encouragement from a variety of Christian authors. They all write from their dark seasons and explain their unique experiences with how their hope in God carried them through tragedy. Their varied examples of divorce, sickness, death of a loved one, and many others are sure to speak into the lives of many experiencing similar valleys.

    I wish I could find more info on Kangara! I love Emmanuel's style of writing, so personal and powerful through emotion. Lacey also quotes two of my favorites: Spurgeon and Erwin McManus.

    And I absolutely love Star of Hope!

    My favorite quotes are:

    "Don't talk about what the devil is doing, talk about what Jesus is doing."

    "He never promised us a rose garden. In fact, He warned us that we would have trouble."

    "To find hope, learn how to praise."
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022
    This was a fantastic book that gives you hope and inspiration in your most troubling times. The collaboration of people who wrote about their experience from tragedy to fulfillment is very inspiring and allows the reader to see how it's possible to get out of hard times. It's very well-written and the flow of the book makes it a real page-turner. Well done to the author!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2022
    The individual stories were quite different but all contained a clear message of hope. In this time of heaviness and the daunting unknown hope really is what we need to hold on to and these stories were a reminder that even when things seem hopeless there is always hope.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020
    A compilation of real life stories centred around the theme of Hope. Each story gives the reader genuine insights into the scars that have shaped their lives and ultimately the hope they have found in God. As a reader I appreciated the vulnerability and openness of the author’s so that their pain could be used to comfort and encourage the reader.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2022
    I enjoyed this book. There are many tips on healing from emotional pain and dealing with the scars as a result. Useful for anyone going through loss and pain, they will find this book encouraging and inspiring.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
    A very sweet comfort I felt reading this book. I found answers and words for my prayers.
    Beautiful testimonies that made me appreciated much more how great is our God and how much I am loved and cared by Him.
    Thanks to these incredible authors for sharing with us! God bless you always!

    Lili.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
    This book was very uplifting and answered some questions I've had for years. For example: why did Judas betray Jesus when he had witnessed so much wisdom and so many miracles? What does the passage "I never knew you" mean? I highly recommend this book to Christ followers young and old.
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  • Valerie Andrews
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read during tough times
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2022
    You don't have to identify as Christian to get value from this book. It's a great collection of real stories from real people who have gone through difficult times and survived them by drawing upon the power of hope and the knowledge that things can and will get better. Each of the stories suggest the importance of staring reality in the face and accepting things for what they are before choosing to believe they will get better.
  • A Wai
    5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiration!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2020
    A heartwarming curation of stories that inspire hope during challenging times. This is a book I will dip into whenever I'm in need of hopeful inspiration.

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