Hope When it Hurts: The Scars that Shape Us: A Christian Writers' Collection (Christian Devotional Collaborations)

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.

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."

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.

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

All of us are shaped by our scars. Many of us suffer silently, often thinking our scars are just too ugly to reveal to anyone. What makes this book special is the contribution from people around the world from all walks of life and with various beliefs showing us that indeed, what we suffer is common to man.

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.

Still Reading it NOW!

This book is full of inspirational devotions that will warm your heart & give new perspectives on the rough seasons of life.

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.