Finding Strength in Tough Times: A Biblical Approach for Conquering Life's HardshipsRetired insurance CEO Ron Wagley tells readers what to do when challenges come our way. A reasonable and compassionate book for any Christian or spiritual seeker: In the midst of a crisis Helping someone through a crisis Preparing for the day when a tragedy will hit home In a sense, it s a book for everyone. Wagley provides straightforward and sensitive answers to questions like: Where is God? Does prayer work? Does faith make a difference? Does God even care? Finding Strength in Tough Times attempts to bring sense to life's tragedies by drawing on the timeless wisdom of the Scriptures. |
Contents
Chapter One Help Me LordMy Roof Just Crashed | |
Chapter Two Does Faith Make A Difference? | |
Chapter Four Does God Even Care? | |
Chapter Six Is This Gods Will? | |
Chapter Eight Whats Really Going On? The Truth | |
Chapter Ten Gods Workshop and Classroom | |
Chapter Twelve Marks of Spiritual Maturity | |
Chapter Fourteen Firm Foundation for a Frantic World | |
Chapter Sixteen RearView Mirrors | |
Appendix | |
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