Struggle Well

by Michael W. Newman

Go ahead, name your Grief, temptation, depression, worry, hopelessness, loss, anger, a broken heart. Struggles and storms will wash over your life. You can be sure of it. How will you respond? Will you lash out? Will you run away? Will you give in? Will you curl up in a ball and withdraw? Will you spin out of control? Or is there a better way? You can struggle poorly. You can let life's storms demoralize you, drag you down, and destroy you. You can give in to the expectations of the world. You can cave in to the prodding of the Evil One. Or you can struggle well. You can discover a different way to navigate the tossing waves of turmoil in your life. You can grow, become stronger, find peace, serve others, and draw closer to God during the difficult times you experience. Are you ready to take a new path through suffering and storms? It's time to refresh your heart and restore your soul. It's time to let God lead you to struggle well.

196 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 2010

About the author

Michael Newman has experienced and witnessed the wonder of God's grace woven into life that is filled with highs and lows, dreams and dashed hopes, unexpected twists and breathtaking surprises. He is husband to Cindy, father to two beautiful daughters, and grandpa to a sweet little granddaughter.

Mike has served in pastoral ministry for over twenty-five years and currently works in Texas to help develop new missions and ministries that bring people the gift of the life they crave.

Reviews

[Laura Eder · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really like the way Mike Newman writes. He illustrates his points with both personal experience and plenty of scripture to encourage the reader who has been struggling and is hoping to do it well. I appreciate his intent to honor God and be biblically based. That being said I think the book falls a little short. Like some Christian counseling I've experienced it attempts to apply scriptures like band aids instead of using the whole Gospel to cure the problem. I'd recommend a series of sermons I've heard recently that I thought did a better job of equipping the Christian to Struggle Well. They were titled "Staying the Course When You're Tired of the Battle" from 2 Thessalonians and they can be accessed at this website www.unlockingthebible.com.