Shattered
Published on 22. March 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-78259-896-1 (ISBN)
Description
This is not a fix-it quick kind of book. Instead of the book of your dreams, this is the book you want when your dreams seem out of reach. This brave, honest and funny devotional takes a refreshing new look at the inevitable twists and turns of life.For all of us at some point, life events can arrive accompanied by a sense of disappointment, heartache or grief. When Rachel and Tim's son was born with severe and complex brain damage, their hearts and dreams lay shattered. But this 40-window devotional explores how brokenness doesn't necessarily need fixing, and that growth, transformation and abundance can actually happen at the broken edges of life.
Jesus shows us the heart and character of God. His life was hard and messy, and those at the time were baffled by such a humble demonstration of God. They got it wrong then - are we still getting it wrong now? Are we still searching for the Messiah-in-shining-armour?
Maybe, God gives us the greatest view through life's broken windows.
Jesus shows us the heart and character of God. His life was hard and messy, and those at the time were baffled by such a humble demonstration of God. They got it wrong then - are we still getting it wrong now? Are we still searching for the Messiah-in-shining-armour?
Maybe, God gives us the greatest view through life's broken windows.
Reviews / Votes
A moving and sensitive book, which offers encouragement without papering over the cracks. -- Rev Kate Bottley Offering grace, love and comfort, this book of devotionals is a brilliant resource for anyone going through hard times. -- Pete and Sammy GreigMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Waverley Abbey Trust
Dimensions
Height: 132 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
252 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78259-896-1 (9781782598961)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Rachel and Tim's corny childhood romance blossomed into full-blown Christian cliche when they married and started work in Africa as a doctor (Tim) and nurse (Rachel). Now living in Essex with three children, their eldest son's life-limiting disabilities have injected dramatic twists and turns to the rollercoaster of family life.
Content
How to use this book
Foreword
The view as parents of a child with disabilities (Our story)
Window 1: Our story
Window 2: Defining moments
Window 3: Pebbles
Window 4: Treasure
The view of life with mental health issues (Jay's story)
Window 5: Detour
Window 6: Myths and hope
Window 7: Seasons
Window 8: Holly and ivy
The view as a single parent (Emma's story)
Window 9: KitKat-gate
Window 10: Comparison
Window 11: The great outdoors
Window 12: Worth, value and purpose
The view of life after a daughter's death (Rachel and
Dan's story)
Window 13: Why?
Window 14: Isolation
Window 15: Emotions
Window 16: Learning to lament
The view from within a fragile relationship (Alex's story)
Window 17: Guilt and shame
Window 18: Forgiveness
Window 19: Expectations
Window 20: Practising gratitude
The view of life after losing a parent (Hannah's story)
Window 21: Help
Window 22: Sabbath
Window 23: Finding a tribe
Window 24: Filling up
The view as a survivor of abuse (John's story)
Window 25: Lessons in the dark
Window 26: Abundant living
Window 27: Choosing easy
Window 28: All of me
The view as the mother of Jesus (Mary's story)
Window 29: Faith amidst uncertainty
Window 30: Wrestling
Window 31: Healing
Window 32: Unanswered prayer
The view through miscarriage (Patrick and Diane's Story)
Window 33: Beatitudes
Window 34: The Messiah
Window 35: Communion
Window 36: Crown of thorns
The view from retirement (Norman and Jan's story)
Window 37: Being present
Window 38: Acceptance
Window 39: Every mile matters
Window 40: Nothing can separate
Afterword
Acknowledgements
Endnotes
Books we've found helpful
Foreword
The view as parents of a child with disabilities (Our story)
Window 1: Our story
Window 2: Defining moments
Window 3: Pebbles
Window 4: Treasure
The view of life with mental health issues (Jay's story)
Window 5: Detour
Window 6: Myths and hope
Window 7: Seasons
Window 8: Holly and ivy
The view as a single parent (Emma's story)
Window 9: KitKat-gate
Window 10: Comparison
Window 11: The great outdoors
Window 12: Worth, value and purpose
The view of life after a daughter's death (Rachel and
Dan's story)
Window 13: Why?
Window 14: Isolation
Window 15: Emotions
Window 16: Learning to lament
The view from within a fragile relationship (Alex's story)
Window 17: Guilt and shame
Window 18: Forgiveness
Window 19: Expectations
Window 20: Practising gratitude
The view of life after losing a parent (Hannah's story)
Window 21: Help
Window 22: Sabbath
Window 23: Finding a tribe
Window 24: Filling up
The view as a survivor of abuse (John's story)
Window 25: Lessons in the dark
Window 26: Abundant living
Window 27: Choosing easy
Window 28: All of me
The view as the mother of Jesus (Mary's story)
Window 29: Faith amidst uncertainty
Window 30: Wrestling
Window 31: Healing
Window 32: Unanswered prayer
The view through miscarriage (Patrick and Diane's Story)
Window 33: Beatitudes
Window 34: The Messiah
Window 35: Communion
Window 36: Crown of thorns
The view from retirement (Norman and Jan's story)
Window 37: Being present
Window 38: Acceptance
Window 39: Every mile matters
Window 40: Nothing can separate
Afterword
Acknowledgements
Endnotes
Books we've found helpful