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When It All Falls Apart: Find Healing, Joy and Victory through the Pain
“ I began to question whether I would live through the pain.”
It felt like her world had ended. A personal betrayal had led to a very public scandal, and when the dust cleared, Riva Tims had lost her marriage, the church she had helped found, and the life she had known for nearly fifteen years. Then she received the news that her ex-husband, Zachery Tims, had died suddenly at the age of forty-two.
There were times when she didn’t think she would make it through the grief.
When It All Falls Apart is the road map God gave her to reach a place of healing and wholeness. Using her own moving story as a backdrop, she provides answers and hope for those who are dealing with the unexpected and sometimes sudden trials in their lives.
Whether you are dealing with the unexpected death of a loved one, betrayal by someone close to you, sudden divorce, loss of a home, failure of a business or relationship, or any other serious issue, with God’s help you can turn your trial into triumph.
It felt like her world had ended. A personal betrayal had led to a very public scandal, and when the dust cleared, Riva Tims had lost her marriage, the church she had helped found, and the life she had known for nearly fifteen years. Then she received the news that her ex-husband, Zachery Tims, had died suddenly at the age of forty-two.
There were times when she didn’t think she would make it through the grief.
When It All Falls Apart is the road map God gave her to reach a place of healing and wholeness. Using her own moving story as a backdrop, she provides answers and hope for those who are dealing with the unexpected and sometimes sudden trials in their lives.
Whether you are dealing with the unexpected death of a loved one, betrayal by someone close to you, sudden divorce, loss of a home, failure of a business or relationship, or any other serious issue, with God’s help you can turn your trial into triumph.
224 pages, Paperback
First published March 6, 2012
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May 1, 2013
I was in on vacation in Orlando, Florida when I heard about the death of Riva Tims' ex-husband, Pastor Zachery Tims. Since the news was all over the airwaves in Orlando, I was interested in knowing what happened to Tims, and that interest prompted me to buy this book. While she was very open in discussing her trials and tribulations both after her divorce from her husband and after his death, she does not revel in that, but shares her victory in Christ and uses her story to minister to others who may be going through painful experiences. I applaud her wisdom, her transparency, and her focus on ministering the word of God to those who are suffering. It is a compelling read and highly recommended.
March 13, 2012
Awesome!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!!!
October 29, 2012
Awesome read! Pastor Riva's transparency will definitely encourage all women who have and may be in the midst of experiencing some of life's hardest trials. Every woman in ministry needs to read this and share it with others. Awesome, awesome!
May 5, 2018
Pastor Tims has written an uplifting and shockingly honest account of how to heal from painful situations and circumstances. While most of her story focuses on the heartache that came after finding out about her late husband's infidelity, she also discusses how her upbringing shaped who she is and the woman she became after her trial. I deeply appreciated her truths about ministry and it's shortcomings when dealing with or even knowing the correct way to deal with servants who are in the public eye. And she very honestly discussed her own trials and shortcomings in some of the ways she had to deal and heal. Most importantly this is a story of hope and renewal. A story of trusting and placing your faith in God when your world is falling apart. The importance of having a strong support system and having a relationship with a Heavenly Father that can and will carry you through in valley experiences.
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September 8, 2018
Awesome demonstration of Gods unfailing love
I loved the book. The authors vulnerability and humble approach to her valley of pain, brokenness and uncertainty was captivating as she regained her faith in God and trusted Him for her future. It gives us all hope in times of devastation. I have a new perspective on my walk with my Father God on this earth experience. May God continue to bless the Tim’s family and Rivas ministry...
I loved the book. The authors vulnerability and humble approach to her valley of pain, brokenness and uncertainty was captivating as she regained her faith in God and trusted Him for her future. It gives us all hope in times of devastation. I have a new perspective on my walk with my Father God on this earth experience. May God continue to bless the Tim’s family and Rivas ministry...
October 11, 2017
I love the transparency in this book. Tims unashamedly shares her life experience with us and it is inspiring. Faith doesn't just happen is the main point that I got out of her message. One must go through something in order to reach a point of true growth and transformation.
August 10, 2018
Amazing!
So blessed by this book. It helped open up so much that I have been through. It has helped me process the testing I went through. So many similarities. It helped me understand where I am in the transition process and how to move forward. God bless you Pastor Riva!
So blessed by this book. It helped open up so much that I have been through. It has helped me process the testing I went through. So many similarities. It helped me understand where I am in the transition process and how to move forward. God bless you Pastor Riva!
January 2, 2019
Healed My Soul
This book helped me heal. 2018 was a difficult year, but Pastor Riva reminded me that God remains faithful in all trials. Thanks you for your testimony.
This book helped me heal. 2018 was a difficult year, but Pastor Riva reminded me that God remains faithful in all trials. Thanks you for your testimony.
February 8, 2017
This was a good book. It was very insightful. If you want to learn how to forgive, then, this book is for you.
March 22, 2016
"If life as you knew it seems to be over, I encourage you t take heart. It may just be the beginning o something new God is doing in you." -Riva Tims
"A liminal experience brings radical disorientation and confusion. The rules of what you have known don't apply anymore, nor do the rules of the place into which you're headed. It is a time of great uncertainty and insecurity." -Riva Tims
"Gather all the strength you can muster to PUSH (pray until something happens). -Riva Tims
"A liminal experience brings radical disorientation and confusion. The rules of what you have known don't apply anymore, nor do the rules of the place into which you're headed. It is a time of great uncertainty and insecurity." -Riva Tims
"Gather all the strength you can muster to PUSH (pray until something happens). -Riva Tims
March 17, 2016
This book was very inspiring being that I was able to relate after experiencing betrayal and a recent break-up! I met Pastor Rims in-person as well as attended her church and her personality shined through this book!! Her passion for God is inspiring!! Good read!!
August 3, 2012
i ve read this book 2x. Ms. Timms shares how she drew strength from God during this horrific situation.
June 25, 2013
I love this book because although she is sharing her journey she brought it back to Christ and the Word of God.
She causes you to ponder and examine your own life against the Word of God.
She causes you to ponder and examine your own life against the Word of God.
April 14, 2014
I think this is her first book, This was more of a self-help book with a lesson on learn how to forgive. It is a ok read
September 27, 2014
thumbs down
January 31, 2016
Good lesson on forgiveness
Great book. She has inspired me in many areas of my life. If nothing else it will inspire you to persevere when life gets crazy.
Great book. She has inspired me in many areas of my life. If nothing else it will inspire you to persevere when life gets crazy.
January 11, 2013
I appreciate how the book is written so far.
April 10, 2017
I remember the headlines for her husband's story. Riva Tims has been fire tested. She's come out on the other side. While her story is heartbreaking, I think the story would have better been told if she started at the beginning and worked her way through. All in all, she's is a woman of tremendous strength.
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