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Prayers on Third
Prayers on A Faith-Based Memoir of Grief, Grace, and God’s Redemption
What if your greatest heartbreak became the path to your most profound healing?
In Prayers on Third, Michelle Kovitch invites readers into an unforgettable Christian memoir that blends raw grief, unwavering faith, and miraculous redemption. This deeply personal and emotionally rich story is a testimony of hope after loss—anchored in love, grounded in Scripture, and overflowing with God’s grace.
When Michelle’s husband, Chip, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, her world shattered. Suddenly a widow and single mother, she was left navigating not only profound grief but the heavy burden of caregiving for her mother-in-law with dementia—all while trying to hold her son’s world together. What followed was a spiritual transformation marked by sorrow, surrender, and supernatural moments of comfort.
Through vivid storytelling, spiritual insight, and honest reflection, Prayers on Third takes readers through the valleys of trauma, the ache of unanswered questions, and the sacred process of healing. Michelle offers a front-row seat to divine intervention, like unexpected provision during Chip’s illness and prophetic dreams that whispered God’s promises into the depths of her weariness. Along the way, she discovers what it means to truly trust God’s plan, even when nothing makes sense.
Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, questioning God’s timing, or searching for meaning in your suffering, this Christian book about grief and healing (also found under “Prayers on 3rd”) offers encouragement, compassion, and spiritual renewal for the journey.
This faith-based memoir is perfect for readers
✔️ A powerful Christian memoir for women about grief, widowhood, and personal transformation
✔️ Real-life stories of faith through cancer, caregiving for dementia, and single parenting after loss
✔️ Spiritual encouragement for Christian women navigating trauma or emotional healing
✔️ Scripture-based healing and insight into trusting God during your darkest valley
✔️ Comfort for the brokenhearted and those asking “Why did this happen?”
✔️ Testimonies of miracles, provision, obedience, and saying “yes” to God’s call
✔️ Christian grief recovery paired with honesty, hope, and heart-led prayer
From front porch prayers to dugout conversations, Michelle shows how sports, especially baseball, helped her and her son Dylan stay grounded in a world turned upside down. The title, Prayers on Third, is both literal and a nod to moments spent watching her son rounding third base and a metaphor for finding yourself caught between heartbreak and home, where you desperately hope God brings you safely across.
Michelle gently weaves six spiritual invitations that reappear in the final to His leadingResponding to His loveLeaning into the invitationFollowing His whisperTrusting His promptOffering your yesThese themes offer a pathway for readers to explore their own healing journey—moving from resistance to revelation, from pain to purpose. The book’s conclusion introduces a powerful call to action, where readers can walk alongside others seeking deeper connection, healing, and spiritual growth.
What if your greatest heartbreak became the path to your most profound healing?
In Prayers on Third, Michelle Kovitch invites readers into an unforgettable Christian memoir that blends raw grief, unwavering faith, and miraculous redemption. This deeply personal and emotionally rich story is a testimony of hope after loss—anchored in love, grounded in Scripture, and overflowing with God’s grace.
When Michelle’s husband, Chip, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, her world shattered. Suddenly a widow and single mother, she was left navigating not only profound grief but the heavy burden of caregiving for her mother-in-law with dementia—all while trying to hold her son’s world together. What followed was a spiritual transformation marked by sorrow, surrender, and supernatural moments of comfort.
Through vivid storytelling, spiritual insight, and honest reflection, Prayers on Third takes readers through the valleys of trauma, the ache of unanswered questions, and the sacred process of healing. Michelle offers a front-row seat to divine intervention, like unexpected provision during Chip’s illness and prophetic dreams that whispered God’s promises into the depths of her weariness. Along the way, she discovers what it means to truly trust God’s plan, even when nothing makes sense.
Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, questioning God’s timing, or searching for meaning in your suffering, this Christian book about grief and healing (also found under “Prayers on 3rd”) offers encouragement, compassion, and spiritual renewal for the journey.
This faith-based memoir is perfect for readers
✔️ A powerful Christian memoir for women about grief, widowhood, and personal transformation
✔️ Real-life stories of faith through cancer, caregiving for dementia, and single parenting after loss
✔️ Spiritual encouragement for Christian women navigating trauma or emotional healing
✔️ Scripture-based healing and insight into trusting God during your darkest valley
✔️ Comfort for the brokenhearted and those asking “Why did this happen?”
✔️ Testimonies of miracles, provision, obedience, and saying “yes” to God’s call
✔️ Christian grief recovery paired with honesty, hope, and heart-led prayer
From front porch prayers to dugout conversations, Michelle shows how sports, especially baseball, helped her and her son Dylan stay grounded in a world turned upside down. The title, Prayers on Third, is both literal and a nod to moments spent watching her son rounding third base and a metaphor for finding yourself caught between heartbreak and home, where you desperately hope God brings you safely across.
Michelle gently weaves six spiritual invitations that reappear in the final to His leadingResponding to His loveLeaning into the invitationFollowing His whisperTrusting His promptOffering your yesThese themes offer a pathway for readers to explore their own healing journey—moving from resistance to revelation, from pain to purpose. The book’s conclusion introduces a powerful call to action, where readers can walk alongside others seeking deeper connection, healing, and spiritual growth.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2025
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September 3, 2025
This is an incredible book. The author wrote this as an act of obedience to God and told her story with so much love and raw emotion. It's her testimony on how she got through the death of her loving husband, and her efforts to cling to God while navigating life as a single mom and caretaker to her mother-in-law. It's her testimony, and it's beautiful.
I hope you will pick this book up and allow it to inspire you. Share it with someone you know who is going through a rough time. Michelle gives the reader hope by sharing her healing through stories, scripture, and heartfelt prayer. It's an honest reflection of her grief journey. This book matters, and I'm so glad she shared it with the world. Love always wins!
I hope you will pick this book up and allow it to inspire you. Share it with someone you know who is going through a rough time. Michelle gives the reader hope by sharing her healing through stories, scripture, and heartfelt prayer. It's an honest reflection of her grief journey. This book matters, and I'm so glad she shared it with the world. Love always wins!
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