Nancy Guthrie - Hearing Jesus Speak Into Your Sorrow

What a treasure of truth you have in your hands. Learn it for yourself, and God will use you to help others, even as Nancy does. The Word of God has the answers, and that is exactly where Nancy Guthrie, a woman acquainted with sorrow, takes us. If you let Nancy take you by the hand, lead you where she has been, share with you truth that never changes, and cry, Heal me, O Lord (Jeremiah 17:14), you will find yourself hearing Jesus speak into your sorrow... and there you will find healing.

KAY ARTHUR, co-CEO of Precept Ministries International

My friend Nancy Guthrie has experienced two of the most profound losses that a human heart should ever have to bear, but out of her valley, shes heard his words. Really heard. And she wants to share what shes heard with you. This is no theoretical treatise but a compelling book hammered out on the anvil of a moms heart. You will benefit from hearing these words too!

DENNIS RAINEY, president of FamilyLife and host of FamilyLife Today

A mutual friend introduced me to Nancy Guthrie as I was going through a personal crisis of my own. My friend felt certain I would draw strength and hope from hearing how Nancy and her husband, David, were coping with devastating loss. He was so right. She spoke to me where I was living, inspiring me to keep pressing on in spite of my pain. Nancys style is straightforward, raw, and yet full of faith. This book is for all those who find themselves unable to sleep in the middle of the night due to an ache in their souls. She takes us even further into the existential question most of us ask when were hurting: Does Jesus really know what its like to have a broken heart? This is a book Ill refer to and recommend often to those struggling with unanswered questions about suffering.

KAY WARREN, executive director of HIV/AIDS Initiative, Saddleback Church

From a crucible of personal tragedy, Nancy Guthrie confronts deep, disturbing questions with unflinching candor. Never content with the usual answers, she digs and digs, for her own soul and ours. Her authentic message of hope challenges and nourishes both mind and heart.

HAROLD MYRA, former executive chairman of Christianity Today International and author of One Extraordinary Day

Nancy Guthrie invites us to join her on her journey of grief and loss as she seeks a deeper understanding of Jesus through her pain. Those who read her story will be moved by the tenacity of a grieving mothers faith as she clings to Jesus despite unanswered questions and a sorrow that wont go away.

CAROLYN CUSTIS JAMES, author of The Gospel of Ruth

Postmodernity seeks to deny death by driving it into the closet, to trivialize it by treating it irreverently, or to circumvent it through the use of clever clichs. In sharp contrast, Nancy Guthrie writes with the realism and perspective of one who has been refined in the cauldron of lifes tragedies. She does not offer up a panacea but the peace that comes from hearing Jesus speak into our sorrows.

HANK HANEGRAAFF, president of the Christian Research Institute and host of the Bible Answer Man broadcast

A life crisis is gritty and messy. While books that soothe have their place, you need a real-world guide to finding help and hope when it seems like there is none to be found. This is that book. It will show you, in your darkest of days, how to find healing and rebuild your life.

STEVE GRISSOM, founder of DivorceCare/GriefShare

Nancy writes with both conviction and compassion.... She takes on the hard questions that arise from ongoing suffering and undesired outcomes; then she responds to them with Scripture which she applies to the issues with laser-like clarity. Not only does Nancy lead us to the Word, she also helps us connect with the living Word Jesus. I highly recommend this thoroughly biblical book to all those who are suffering or helping others in their struggles. I found it a source of strength and encouragement.

SARAH YOUNG, author of Jesus Calling

She asks the really hard questions and doesnt skirt around any of them. She reminded me that Jesus does indeed meet us in the worst of circumstances with real answers not trite, polite sayings that would fit on a motivational calendar but real, HARD, deep truths that have the power to cut through the most awful scenario you could imagine and meet you right there with authentic, genuine hope.

WENDY ALSUP, Practical Theology for Women blog at theologyforwomen.org

Thanks to Nancy Guthrie for writing what needs to be stated and doing so from one who has been there, even more, from one who has grown through the sorrow to maturity.... At times, I was back reliving my own experiences... nodding my head, even dealing with tears at times, but also having heard Jesus speak into my own sorrow. What a tribute to the author that she could effectively communicate in such a way to bring alongside those who have also suffered.

RICH SHIELDS, President, American Lutheran Theological Seminary

Guthrie encourages even the most wounded person to open their hearts and minds to the practical comforts Christ affords when we follow closely at His side. Christians will drink deeply of the truth that Jesus also has known overwhelming sorrow; has heard God tell Him no; is willing to heal mans deadliest disease; will keep His people safe; will give His followers purpose in their pain; will offer them a heart for forgiveness; will be absolutely enough for each person; He alone gives the life that cannot be taken away; and He is fully in control of both life and death. These amazingly uplifting and encouraging words directly from Gods Word will have Christians re-evaluating what they say they believe.

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