Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Embers of Endurance Tour & Giveaway

About the Book

Book: Embers of Endurance: Rising Above Chronic Pain and Illness

Author: Carolyn Dale Newell

Genre: Christian Devotional

Release Date: February 17, 2026

When chronic pain invaded Carolyn Dale Newell’s life, it didn’t just attack her body—it attacked her faith.

Through crippling sciatica, major spinal fusion surgery, and countless complications that left her in agony, Carolyn found herself in the darkest valley she’d ever known.

But in that darkness, she discovered something powerful: God’s grace truly is sufficient, even when it doesn’t feel like it.

In this raw, honest 30-day devotional, Carolyn walks alongside you through the unique spiritual battle of chronic illness. She shares the biblical truths that sustained her through the fire and will sustain you too.

Like embers rising from ashes, you can find beauty again.

Begin your journey from surviving to thriving in chronic pain now.

Click here to get your copy!

About the Author

Carolyn Dale Newell is a bestselling and award-winning Christian author, certified speaker, andcontributor to iBelieve.com. Despite living with chronic pain, she empowers women to break free from emotional strongholds and embrace lives transformed by faith. She resides in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with her husband and their two loyal Black Labrador Retrievers.

More from Carolyn

The Reason I Wrote Embers of Endurance

While discouragement had its tentacles wrapped tightly around me, it seemed easier for doubt to chisel away at my faith. Before I realized it, I was depressed, living without joy and peace. Life seemed hopeless because surgery changed my life forever.

Once God brought me out of the darkness, I began finding Scriptures I’d never given much attention. Job and the psalmist felt like I did. Elijah gave up and couldn’t resist the threat in his life. I was in good company, and so are you, my friend. I realized I walked a horrific journey of pain due to scoliosis to share my experience with you.

These devotions aren’t filled with one victory after another, but rather a slow steady pace to living like the conqueror God has made each of us to be.

I felt like my life was a pile of ashes, but then embers began to rise above that pile. Something new began to spark in my life. God gives us beauty for ashes, and I want to help you find beautiful again.

MY REVIEW

There are so many people living with chronic pain today. Everyday is a battle for them. Nights are difficult as they try to ignore the pain to get a little rest. During the day, everyday chores are hard but some push through. I appreciate how the author shares their story of hope and endurance.

Through Biblical figures and personal accounts the author walks us through how God is there. Job is a great example of suffering. He was left with nothing, yet he still praised and honored God. There are many scriptures in the book that is encouraging and reminds us that God wins.

How do you find joy in the middle of a storm? The answer is simple. Put on Praise and Worship music. Let His words surround you. Pray and thank God that He is our healer. Focus on the good and leave the bad behind. Renew your mind daily and see how God can do the impossible.

This is a very encouraging devotional that will help those going through chronic pain and illness. The words are compassionate and includes scriptures that give hope and joy.

“The devil isn’t winning and God hasn’t stopped helping us.”

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