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Amazing Grace for Survivors: 50 Stories of Faith, Hope, and Perseverance
For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10
As Christians, we recognize that life s struggles can bring us strength and peace even if the challenges remain. This means that surviving is more than merely getting through an ordeal; it is being triumphant in spirit, regardless of the outcome.
In Amazing Grace for Survivors , you will witness God s power as he forms and strengthens ordinary people who faced extraordinary circumstances. You will experience the pain in these stories and share the glory of their triumph. In the end, their grace becomes yours, for we are one body in Christ.
In Amazing Grace for Survivors, you will
● A man with cancer whose fear of dying teaches him how to live
● A disabled girl who comes to understand that all life is precious
● A woman who fights to adopt her son from Vietnam, and then fears she only brought him home to die
● A heartbroken mother that learns to trust that her autistic son is in God s hands
● A mother that hunts down her drug-addicted daughter and brings her home
As Christians, we recognize that life s struggles can bring us strength and peace even if the challenges remain. This means that surviving is more than merely getting through an ordeal; it is being triumphant in spirit, regardless of the outcome.
In Amazing Grace for Survivors , you will witness God s power as he forms and strengthens ordinary people who faced extraordinary circumstances. You will experience the pain in these stories and share the glory of their triumph. In the end, their grace becomes yours, for we are one body in Christ.
In Amazing Grace for Survivors, you will
● A man with cancer whose fear of dying teaches him how to live
● A disabled girl who comes to understand that all life is precious
● A woman who fights to adopt her son from Vietnam, and then fears she only brought him home to die
● A heartbroken mother that learns to trust that her autistic son is in God s hands
● A mother that hunts down her drug-addicted daughter and brings her home
240 pages, Paperback
First published May 2, 2008
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About the author
Jeff Cavins
101 books170 followersAfter twelve years as a Protestant pastor, Jeff returned to the Catholic Church under the guidance of Bishop Paul Dudley. His conversion story, one of the best known and inspiring stories of its kind, is chronicled in the best-selling book, My Life on the Rock.
Over the past several decades, Jeff has dedicated his life to developing The Great Adventure: A Journey through the Bible, a practical, interactive program that helps people read the “big picture” of God’s plan in Sacred Scripture and understand its meaning for their lives. The Great Adventure presents the entire sweep of the Bible in a way that is easy to understand and genuinely fun. Its unique Bible Timeline learning system has revolutionized Catholic Bible Study for hundreds of thousands of Catholics since 1995.
Jeff received his MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Over the past several decades, Jeff has dedicated his life to developing The Great Adventure: A Journey through the Bible, a practical, interactive program that helps people read the “big picture” of God’s plan in Sacred Scripture and understand its meaning for their lives. The Great Adventure presents the entire sweep of the Bible in a way that is easy to understand and genuinely fun. Its unique Bible Timeline learning system has revolutionized Catholic Bible Study for hundreds of thousands of Catholics since 1995.
Jeff received his MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville.
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March 13, 2009
I absolutely loved this book. It is a series of personal stories from people in all situations and from all walks of life who have faced great pain and hardship. Their struggles have one thing in common. Each experienced Christ's grace on their journey and flourished despite the hardships.
There are so many different stories it is hard to give a good overview ... but I'll list a few of those that I found unforgettable:
* The man who scoffed at Rome's homeless only to find himself in that very state within 24 hours.
* The family who visited their niece at work only to find themselves determined to adopt an orphan who seems to old to be "adoptable."
* Immaculee Ilibagiza's story of facing the man who killed her family and forgiving him.
* The woman who was raped and decided to have the baby that resulted from that act of violence
As I said these are just a few. I could list every story, frankly. Each had something unique to offer. Also, not every story was of a dramatic problem. Sometimes they were of everyday, smaller issues that are struggles at the time but that each of us have suffered through. Such is Mark Shea's story of being an outsider in high school, that age when it is so vitally important to fit in. I liked that the editors included all sorts of problems like that. Everyone hasn't suffered through the sorts of terrible times that are chronicled in many of the stories here. However, we all can relate to those more mundane, if you will, of the struggles contained therein.
Highly recommended. (And bring a hankie. You'll need it.)
This review was written as part of The Catholic Company product reviewer program. Visit The Catholic Company to order or find more information about Amazing Grace for Survivors.
There are so many different stories it is hard to give a good overview ... but I'll list a few of those that I found unforgettable:
* The man who scoffed at Rome's homeless only to find himself in that very state within 24 hours.
* The family who visited their niece at work only to find themselves determined to adopt an orphan who seems to old to be "adoptable."
* Immaculee Ilibagiza's story of facing the man who killed her family and forgiving him.
* The woman who was raped and decided to have the baby that resulted from that act of violence
As I said these are just a few. I could list every story, frankly. Each had something unique to offer. Also, not every story was of a dramatic problem. Sometimes they were of everyday, smaller issues that are struggles at the time but that each of us have suffered through. Such is Mark Shea's story of being an outsider in high school, that age when it is so vitally important to fit in. I liked that the editors included all sorts of problems like that. Everyone hasn't suffered through the sorts of terrible times that are chronicled in many of the stories here. However, we all can relate to those more mundane, if you will, of the struggles contained therein.
Highly recommended. (And bring a hankie. You'll need it.)
This review was written as part of The Catholic Company product reviewer program. Visit The Catholic Company to order or find more information about Amazing Grace for Survivors.
February 27, 2012
Just as inspiring as the other Amazing Grace books!
August 11, 2016
What an inspirational read. I had to take my time reading it so that I could soak everything up. The stories are all personal true stories that show what incredible things God can do for us.
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