From Pain to Paradise: The Story of How God Transformed My Life and Marriage from Brokenness to Blessing

by Karen Evans

We all experience emotional pain. Whether it's from ongoing relational wounds or past hurts, this pain can threaten to destroy your marriage, family and your life. But what if there was a way to reach past that pain and experience total healing and restoration for you and those you love? In From Pain to Paradise, Karen Evans takes you on an autobiographical journey through the hurts of her past. Through her vulnerable testimony, she'll show you how to restore relationships, heal broken marriages, and gain victory over emotional pain through the power of the Word of God.About the AuthorKaren Evans, along with her husband, Jimmy, cohosts the television program MarriageToday with Jimmy and Karen Evans, which airs nationally to more than one hundred million households daily, and over 200 countries worldwide. Together they founded MarriageToday Ministries as a way to bring help and healing to hurting couples. Jimmy and Karen have been married over 40 years, and they have two adult children and five grandchildren.

Genres: Christian

137 pages, Paperback

Published November 25, 2018

About the author

Karen Evans is a speaker, author, and co-host of MarriageToday with Jimmy and Karen Evans, a television program reaching over 100 million households daily across more than 200 countries. Alongside her husband, Jimmy Evans, she co-founded MarriageToday Ministries, dedicated to strengthening marriages and providing guidance to couples facing challenges.
With over 40 years of marriage experience, Karen brings wisdom, insight, and a compassionate approach to relationships, helping countless couples build strong, lasting foundations. She and Jimmy have two adult children and five grandchildren, and together, they continue to inspire and support families worldwide through their ministry.

Reviews

[Elayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A guideline to your success

This book made me feel like I wasn't alone. While God has led me to some of the same decisions Karen came to, I feel like I am going to be light years ahead of the game when I impliment all the other ones she has listed. I appreciate her honesty and believe God led me to her book to continue a good work in me. God bless Karen for her openness and caring spirit.

[Shelly Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant!!!

This book is a God send and I'm so thankful for it. Sharing of raw truth was so valuable, because I had this perception that if I was a real Christian I wouldn't have any marital problems. But mostly what God taught Karen, wow much needed truths

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this little book last night in about an hour. I was familiar with Karen and Jimmy's story from listening to his sermons and from their conferences. It was refreshing to read the story from Karen's point of view. I was surprised to hear how Karen dealt with bouts of rage that she had in response to Jimmy's verbal and emotional abuse - she seems so meek and mild! I would have liked to have read more about the Bible Study women who helped deliver her from evil influences. It was a good little read, and I appreciate Karen's honesty and not letting herself off the hook for her part in their hard marriage. It's always good to hear of a marriage being saved, even after some terrible times.

[Cheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful and inspiring!