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Grac e Revealed: Finding God's Strength in Any Crisis(Broadstreet Publishing Group, January 2018)

Trust in the unmerited gift of God's grace

You can't escape the inevitable crises that will face you throughout your lifetime. Whether it's health problems, emotional issues, career challenges, gut-wrenching losses, or other failures, these experiences can destroy your morale and lead you into despair. Some crises may be a result of your own choices, while others may be completely out of your control. Whatever the source, there is a lasting solution that comes to you free of charge from above: God's amazing grace.

In Grace Revealed, you will:
-Experience real-life stories of others who discover they are not alone and that relief is within their grasp.
-See how devastating afflictions can be overcome through faith in Jesus and His love, mercy, and grace.
-Learn how God's grace transforms lives and leads you into enduring and rewarding Christian service.
-Be inspired to encourage others who are suffering but cannot seek help on their own.

Read these undeniable, modern-day examples of God's loving grace and its transformative power, and discover that God is always present in your time of need.

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{MORE ABOUT FRED SIEVERT}

Fred Sievert is a speaker, author, and former president of New York Life Insurance Company. Following his early retirement at age fifty-nine, Sievert attended Yale Divinity School and received a master's degree. Sievert remains actively engaged in his greatest passions, which include speaking and writing about his faith, mentoring young executives, and serving as a lay leader of his church and on the boards of several organizations with missions well-aligned with his beliefs and values. Fred and his wife have five grown children, three grandchildren, and reside in East Falmouth, Massachusetts.

Find out more about Fred at https://www.storiesofgodsgrace.com.

At some point in our life we make a poor choice and feel ourselves spiraling out of control. We may be a survivor of abuse or have fought to overcome drug addiction. No matter what we have faced, the grace that God has given us is so powerful we sometimes feel unworthy.The personal stories shared in the book are eyeopening and deeply emotional. I have often asked why would God give me grace after all the things I've done or been through? The answer is simply because "God is love , and that love is unconditional and unbounded."

One of the first stories shared is about sexual abuse. I could very easily relate to this story. The woman in the story carried a secret for years and thought she was being punished by God. I think we all can feel that way at times. It was hard for her to forgive her attacker but through grace she found freedom and grace. What an awesome gift that God gives us . I liked the point the book made about even though we may forgive our abuser, we are not condoning what they did.

There is another story in the book that really touched me. I am a very overprotective mother. I would worry every time one of my sons sneezed. When I had to deal with my youngest son who started having seizure at eighteen months old, I didn't think I would be strong enough to handle what was happening to him. The story shared in the book by Shane and Sandra was very emotional for me. To watch their child experience seizures was overwhelming to them. They felt defeated and became angry with God. I asked the same question they did; Why is this happening? Why are you doing this to me and my family? Their faith was wavering just as mine had done. When I read "God allows crises to surface in people's lives to remind them that He is in control, so they don't need to be." I have learned through my experience to "let go and let God." We need to remember that God is in control and will see us through everything. To be surrounded by His grace is a wonderful feeling . I may sometimes mess up, but I know that God is there to wipe my tears away and love me unconditionally.

The book is filled with stories that remind us of His grace and love. I enjoyed each story and am thankful for their transparency. At the end of each chapter is a section called, "A Time For Personal Reflection." I loved how it asks questions that relate to the stories in the chapter. The book is well written and one I will go back to when I need encouragement and a reminder of God's grace.

I received a copy of this book from Litfuse. The review is my own opinion.

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Thursday, March 15, 2018

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