A Walk Through The Valley

The year 1973 marked a very low point in the life of Vance Havner, America¿s most quoted preacher. It was the year his beloved wife and companion of thirty-three years was struck down by a fatal and dreaded disease which distorted her lovely features and rendered her a helpless invalid. She departed this life to be forever with the Lord on September 2, 1973. Though I Walk Through the Valley is the chronicle of Vance Havner¿s passage through the darkest valley of his life, the record of how his faith in God triumphed in the crucible of suffering and bereavement. Don¿t expect these pages to be filled with time-worn clichés or pat answers. The book is written from the vantage point of one who has kept vigil alongside the hospital bed of his dying wife. People say things like, ¿I¿m so sorry you¿ve lost your wife.¿ Havner responds: ¿Lost is not the right word for Christians divided by death. You haven¿t lost anything when you know where it is!¿ People also say, ¿I know just how you feel,¿ to which Havner replies: ¿People often try to sympathize, but you have to go through this to know what it is like. You cannot share by imagination or observation. You have been there or you haven¿t.¿ ¿Now that she¿s gone, do the best you can.¿ Havner responds: ¿I want to do the best that Christ can do in me, exceedingly abundant above all I can ask or think.¿

Yea though I Walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death had to be written. It is a heart-wrenching account of a woman’s road through her own personal anguish and back, one that could be written only by the person who experienced it. It describes how she lived through the death of her infant daughter, a fire that totally destroyed her home and its contents, the suicide of her 21-year-old son, the killing of her 25-year-old son, the subsequent trauma, called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that followed, and her return to stability. Such a listing doesn’t capture Chris’s journey. Though not a professional writer, she has allowed us to enter her world, with all of its twists and turns, moments of sadness and despair, and finally, the peace that comes from emerging on the other side. She has a guileless honesty that won’t let you go. No doubt thousands of people have shared some of Chris’s experiences— few, if any, to her degree—but fewer still have her ability to capture that experience in a way that makes her experiences their own. Kevin Burne, Ph.D.

'Mommy, I cried when you left Wednesday night. I finally realized just how much I love you and how much I miss you.' The same night she spoke these words, the world as I knew it came to an end. Jenny was gone.Life was good for Rebecca and her only daughter, Jenny. They had survived the rough teen years, and Jenny was starting college. Three short weeks into her freshman year, every parent's worst nightmare happened-Jenny was involved in a fatal car crash. The world as Rebecca knew it came to an end. Lost and alone, Young had to overcome this tragedy in order to survive. This poignant memoir of a mother's undying love shows that you cannot only survive the depths of the valley of the shadow of death, but can soar above it.Losing Jenny: A Walk Through the Valleyis a must read for any parent dealing with the loss of a child. 'Any parent who has suffered the loss of a child will be touched and blessed by this moving story. With great honesty and raw emotion, Rebecca shares her journey from the depths of grief and despair toward peace, acceptance, and the ability to go on living when her life seemed over. This is an important book because it helps us understand that grief is not something to be ashamed of or avoided, but something good and vital. The fact that we grieve deeply is proof that we love deeply. Rev. Peter Larson, Senior Pastor, Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Master of Divinity, Princeton Theological Seminary

Take a walk in the shoes of a mother and daughter as their lives intertwine in a turmoil relationship of love and hate and most of all, need. Growing up in a small industrial town in the south is hard enough, but when your mother makes headlines as a murderer it is even harder. The author tells about her life as a mentally motherless child and teenager. While her mother was available for the most part in the physical sense she lacked the emotional support that a parent should possess. Imagine living in the bible belt, being watched by judgmental eyes, and coming from an area in the small town that is not very respected. The roles of mother and daughter become reversed as the mother acts more like a teenager and the teenager acts more like the responsible adult. Their lives clash and morals are questioned as you follow their relationship through years of self destruction. This book is an example of the struggles, deception and frustration of a teenage girl who learns to deal with the hand that she has been dealt as her mother betrays her repeatedly.

Travel the Shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd himself, W. Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep--and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you. Keller infuses new hope into our relationship with Christ. Part of the Timeless Faith Classics series, this installment: Is perfect as a treasured self-purchase or gift for any occasion Showcases Scripture which has been the topic of countless books, articles, and featured on a multitude of gift products Delivers new insights on one of the most familiar and popular chapters in the Bible Is a trusted inspirational resource for personal and spiritual growth and reflection As we lie down in green pastures or walk through the shadowy valley, we're assured that whatever our path, whatever our stumbling, the Shepherd will lovingly guide, carry, and protect us. We can depend on His goodness and mercy all the days of our lives. Readers will find comfort, guidance, and reassurance with A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.

This book describes a period of my life that was taken over by Cancer.

A Walk through the Valley is based on a true story. However, all the characters are fictional. It is about the life of Avery Jones, a witty, young, attractive woman who faces divorce, single parenting, and finding love again. However, don’t get to comfortable. There is a twist at the end that you will not expect.

This is about a story of a child who comes from a dysfunctional family. His discipline was so extreme and with no real help, even from the God this kid depended on. So with that being the issue in order for this child to find peace and safety for his own life he took to the streets. This child had no idea that the streets were filled with snakes and rat. He was living as if he was burning his own self at the stake; you guessed it was a self sacrifice if you would call-it. In this book you will find this child in numerous occasions where you might wish you were there to give him some help. But the whole time this child has recognized a force that was present with him, but yet unseen. Through the chapters of this book you may find some inserts of theological attempts to explain some of the phenomenal events. However it was done with the greatest attempts not to be religiously hypocritical. The story into this kid’s life will take you to places and reveal some truths often not spoken of about what goes on behind the wall in juvenile incarceration. The mind of the streets and the betrayal of friends or so called friends. It also sheds light on how being free regardless of the situation can be peaceful to some. Last but not least, you’ll get to take a novice look at life beyond the vial of what is seen and spoken of by many. All the lies told by the media and other false idea of thing that some only assume and have no real facts or life experience to prove it.