Moments of Grace: Faithfulness When Life Hurts

by Janae Hofer

Praise for Moments of Grace “The Bible tells us that ‘the testing of [our] faith produces perseverance’ (James 1:2-4). You won’t find many people who demonstrate perseverance the way Janae Hofer does. Her story is inspiring, humbling, and at times gut-wrenching—but it will give you insight into the mind and heart of an amazing young woman.” —Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family Unaware of her hidden turmoil, many are impressed with Janae Hofer’s unrelenting drive to open her own law practice despite needing assistance with every physical task because of cerebral palsy—a disability hindering her every movement. But her life is more than physical struggles. It’s also joy and sorrow, laughter and pain, victory, and defeat. In Moments of Grace, Hofer narrates her story, through her human lens, calibrated to God’s grace. This reflective focus reveals glimpses of the golden thread in all of life’s moments. She tells how God provided her with a loving Christian family and carefully cultivated friendships. Preserving her life despite suicide attempts, God granted her strength to persevere when continual underestimation by colleagues and bosses built a steel coffin around her. This memoir shares the contrast between Hofer’s hopeless feelings at different moments and her grateful perspective as she now looks back. Through her story, she encourages you to use the recalibration questions to make your perspective on your own life one of gratitude and humility. She prays this book will be one tool God uses to point you toward a deeper understanding of his unfailing grace in every moment—past, present, and future.

172 pages, Paperback

Published July 19, 2022

About the author

Janae Hofer graduated summa cum laude from Grace University, receiving her Bachelor of Science for a double major in business administration (marketing emphasis) and Biblical studies. Completing the Accelerated Juris Doctorate at Creighton University School of Law, she
graduated cum laude in December 2015. Hofer first worked as a corporate litigation attorney and then started her own law practice.

Reviews

[Mary Knipp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a life story and what a testimony of grace! I am challenged by Janae as I look at my own life. While I haven't faced the same kind of trials, I have learned from her example.
I look forward to new writing from her and learning how to best interact and minister and just be family with others who have been through similar circumstances and how to encourage and love them best.

[Bonnie Wineman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so honest and didn't sugarcoat life's challenges, but somehow still managed to be hopeful and full of joy. I particularly connected with the fourth part of the book. It made me feel so seen, gave me so much hope, and quite honestly made me want to be friends with the author.

[Belle Harder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I may be biased, as the author is my niece. Seeing her grow up and face so many challenges even though she has always been smart as a whip, still never prepared me for so many more things she has had to deal with in life, as told in her book. She definitely has been faithful WHEN life hurts, not if life hurts.

[Valerie Oswald · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt as though I was reading Janae's diary. This book made me reflect and journal about my life and where God's grace was and is. In the darkest hours to the lightest hours, God never left my side.

[Ellery Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Janae and I went to the same college. While I didn't personally know her very well, I knew of her. I loved her sense of humor throughout this book. I also was inspired by her perseverance and strength. Her honesty about difficult times was refreshing.