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Glass Half Empty: Finding Peace in the God of Overflowing Grace
What can God do with a self-professed pessimist that views everything with a glass half empty?
He can pour grace upon grace into that life until His joy spills over!
After a tumultuous first two years of marriage, Erin and Kyle found themselves in a relationship that had hit rock bottom. For a year God poured grace into their marriage through counseling and they emerged the best of friends, more deeply in love and full of hope. Was this transformed foundation strong enough to survive the trials ahead? When chronic illness threatened to crush, God would use this suffering as a gift to display his overflowing grace, drawing them near to his heart.
For countless couples struggling to stay together despite trials that seem insurmountable, Glass Half Finding Peace in the God of Overflowing Grace offers a story of resilience, the presence of light in the face of darkness. Erin’s past, eating disorder relapse, marriage conflict, chronic illness, parenthood, and daily pain would test their renewed foundation and the pessimism that lay in wait. By pursuing a relationship with God through prayer, and leaning into his promises, Erin learned to trust that God, whose love is perfect, has the power to cast out our fears even within the trial. This ultimately leads to a peace and joy that only God can give.
This book is for anyone struggling
AddictionEating disordersChronic illnessMental health challengesStressful marriages and/or relationshipsChildren, spouses, or loved ones with chronic illnesses
In a redemptive, relatable writing style, Erin’s shares the ups and downs of illness, marriage, parenthood, and pain. She also shows that perfect love casts out fear and how she and Kyle pull closer together through trials that break up many marriages. Ostergren’s vulnerable memoir reminds us of a God who lavishes mercy despite our frailty and who uses suffering to deepen faith, strengthen intimacy, and remind us that his grace is sufficient.
You’ll finish this book
A transformed perspective through increased intimacy with GodInspiration from Erin’s story that you are not aloneKnowing that God lavishes mercy despite our flawsThe knowledge that true freedom and peace are found only in GodUnderstanding that total victory over sin and suffering may not come in this life, but grace meets us every single daySeeing small moments of celebrating beauty amid pain help drown out worries over future unknownsA desire to share burdens with trusted Christians to persevere in faith instead of withdrawing from community
For anyone weary from life’s adversity, Glass Half Finding Peace in the God of Overflowing Grace is proof that God specializes in redeeming broken things and uses our trials for his glory. Follow Erin’s and Kyle’s journey through the deepest pain, finding freedom and purpose by living in an authentic relationship with God. And each other.
He can pour grace upon grace into that life until His joy spills over!
After a tumultuous first two years of marriage, Erin and Kyle found themselves in a relationship that had hit rock bottom. For a year God poured grace into their marriage through counseling and they emerged the best of friends, more deeply in love and full of hope. Was this transformed foundation strong enough to survive the trials ahead? When chronic illness threatened to crush, God would use this suffering as a gift to display his overflowing grace, drawing them near to his heart.
For countless couples struggling to stay together despite trials that seem insurmountable, Glass Half Finding Peace in the God of Overflowing Grace offers a story of resilience, the presence of light in the face of darkness. Erin’s past, eating disorder relapse, marriage conflict, chronic illness, parenthood, and daily pain would test their renewed foundation and the pessimism that lay in wait. By pursuing a relationship with God through prayer, and leaning into his promises, Erin learned to trust that God, whose love is perfect, has the power to cast out our fears even within the trial. This ultimately leads to a peace and joy that only God can give.
This book is for anyone struggling
AddictionEating disordersChronic illnessMental health challengesStressful marriages and/or relationshipsChildren, spouses, or loved ones with chronic illnesses
In a redemptive, relatable writing style, Erin’s shares the ups and downs of illness, marriage, parenthood, and pain. She also shows that perfect love casts out fear and how she and Kyle pull closer together through trials that break up many marriages. Ostergren’s vulnerable memoir reminds us of a God who lavishes mercy despite our frailty and who uses suffering to deepen faith, strengthen intimacy, and remind us that his grace is sufficient.
You’ll finish this book
A transformed perspective through increased intimacy with GodInspiration from Erin’s story that you are not aloneKnowing that God lavishes mercy despite our flawsThe knowledge that true freedom and peace are found only in GodUnderstanding that total victory over sin and suffering may not come in this life, but grace meets us every single daySeeing small moments of celebrating beauty amid pain help drown out worries over future unknownsA desire to share burdens with trusted Christians to persevere in faith instead of withdrawing from community
For anyone weary from life’s adversity, Glass Half Finding Peace in the God of Overflowing Grace is proof that God specializes in redeeming broken things and uses our trials for his glory. Follow Erin’s and Kyle’s journey through the deepest pain, finding freedom and purpose by living in an authentic relationship with God. And each other.
212 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2024
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October 21, 2024
“Glass Half Empty”by Erin Ostergren is an evocative and introspective novel that offers a deeply human exploration of life's uncertainties, unexpected setbacks and the resilience and Faith in God required to move forward. Ostergren skillfully weaves together themes of loss, hope, and personal redemption, painting a vivid emotional landscape that will resonate with readers who have grappled with their own inner struggles.
This raw and authentic recount of her Life journey through through subtle prose and deeply relatable characters, Ostergren illustrates how even when things feel irreparably broken, there is still room for healing and transformation.
What sets “Glass Half Empty” apart is its balance between melancholy and optimism. While the novel doesn’t shy away from depicting her life's darker moments, it also highlights the beauty in perseverance and the power of finding strength in her faith in God. The metaphor of the “glass half empty” becomes more than a pessimistic outlook; it is redefined as a perspective that encourages growth, a way of looking at life that acknowledges both pain and potential. Ostergren’s writing is lyrical yet grounded, making her memoir engaging and thought-provoking.
Ultimately, “Glass Half Empty” is an uplifting, poignant story about what it means to live authentically, even when the odds seem against you. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates character-driven narratives that delve into the heart of human emotion.
This raw and authentic recount of her Life journey through through subtle prose and deeply relatable characters, Ostergren illustrates how even when things feel irreparably broken, there is still room for healing and transformation.
What sets “Glass Half Empty” apart is its balance between melancholy and optimism. While the novel doesn’t shy away from depicting her life's darker moments, it also highlights the beauty in perseverance and the power of finding strength in her faith in God. The metaphor of the “glass half empty” becomes more than a pessimistic outlook; it is redefined as a perspective that encourages growth, a way of looking at life that acknowledges both pain and potential. Ostergren’s writing is lyrical yet grounded, making her memoir engaging and thought-provoking.
Ultimately, “Glass Half Empty” is an uplifting, poignant story about what it means to live authentically, even when the odds seem against you. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates character-driven narratives that delve into the heart of human emotion.
October 22, 2024
This book is a very transparent, honest writing about the author’s journey to where she is today. I highly recommend it for those who struggle or know someone who is struggling in life. This struggle was real.
I love how the author admits her dependence on God, and how God gave her the endurance and strength to prevail and grow.
It is a book filled with hope for the future, as you will read about finding peace in the God of overflowing grace. It is a book where you will empathize with the author, and you won’t want to put it down until it concludes.
I love how the author admits her dependence on God, and how God gave her the endurance and strength to prevail and grow.
It is a book filled with hope for the future, as you will read about finding peace in the God of overflowing grace. It is a book where you will empathize with the author, and you won’t want to put it down until it concludes.
October 26, 2024
“Glass Half Empty” was a timely read for me as I am in a transitional season of life, wrestling with God’s plan over my own. Erin tells the story of her journey through sickness and other life trials as she eloquently weaves her relationship with God through it all in a way that is relatable and encouraging.
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