Broken Pieces And The God Who Mends Them

When a son, sister, or grandchild begins to behave in unexpected and disturbing ways, family members hope it is simply a phase. For some, it is instead a lifetime illnessƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚€ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"schizophrenia. The diagnosis of schizophrenia can bring shock, fear, and worry to everyone involved. But in the midst of the numerous challenges, hope doesn't have to die. Simonetta chronicles her experience of caring for a son with schizophrenia, along with all the struggles, questions, and fervent prayer that went with it. But this isn't one person's story. She has provided information and wisdom from psychiatrists, pastors, parents, and people who successfully live with schizophrenia, uncovering the gospel in each situation and sharing hard-won insights on how to care and advocate for those we love.

In the chaos, uncertainty, and tension that fill our daily lives, we are all searching for the tools we need to navigate through these tough times, hoping along the way to find our true purpose for being here on earth. We anticipate finding peace in place of torment and beauty instead of ashes. Mending Broken Pieces: Volume 2 offers a series of devotionals designed to touch each reader. Authors Pearlie and Donald Singh consider many of the daily challenges we face and have included topics such as: “Your Identity”, “Good Choices,” “God in the Crisis,” “The Battles we Face,” and “The Winner in You.” These chapters are specially designed to provide strength, stability and direction in dealing with each situation. The authors share glimpses of their personal lives, and examine the lives of several biblical figures as well, showing that God is still with us even during the fiercest trial or battle. Although we can become fearful, discouraged, or vulnerable, these readings will help us to take refuge in God. They will also reveal God’s love, kindness and faithfulness, reminding us not to give up but to trust God for the outcome. The truth is God is in control and has the best plan for our lives. This collection of devotionals provides inspiration so you can experience God’s amazing love and become aware of his supernatural power within you to overcome sin, temptation, and everyday struggles.

THE BEAUTY IN BROKENNESS Have you ever tried picking up the broken pieces of a broken ceramic objects or glass and putting them back together? If so, wasn’t it a conscientious task? First, depending on the size of the destruction, you would probably have to search all over the place to recover the broken pieces. Then after collecting all the broken pieces, you are left with yet another formidable task of putting the broken object back to its original form. God makes broken things beautiful. Consent God to heal the wounds of your past heartbreaks and people who left and anyone who couldn’t fully love you. Allow Him teach you the lesson behind each heartbreak. Broken things are despised as meaningless, but God can take what has been broken and remake it into something better, something that He can use for His Glory. Sometimes, God just wants you to surrender. This is a key element of Faith. Surrendering is an act of strength, not weakness. Because it takes a great deal of strength and wisdom to admit that you don’t have all the answers and you can’t change your life. Broken things and broken people are the results of sin.

This is a message for those who are broken, for those who have lost hope, and those who are trying to find their way. In the pages of this book, you will see a mirrored reflection and an instant replay of a not-so-favorite movie entitled "YOU!" As you begin to read through the pages, you'll find that there is someone else like you: someone who has been broken, whose life had been torn apart, whose heart was unable to forgive. A person who had not been able to truly love, not even herself, because of the hurt, bitterness, and anger that comes from a broken life. If you are marred by the situations of your past, if your circumstances have you so confused that you don't know which way to turn, if your heart has been broken and you can't seem to mend it, then you are not alone. I was that person who felt like all hope was gone. I felt like no one cared if I lived or died. My emotions were all over the place at times because all I really wanted was someone who would love me. After years of searching, I was introduced to Jesus, and the broken pieces were mended back together. Truly, my life has taken on a new beginning. God gave me a new day just when I thought it was all over, that all hope was gone. I saw myself as a broken glass, shattered, spread out into tiny pieces, I began to pray, to cry out to God to let it all be over: "I can't take it any more Lord. It's so hard. It's too much to bear," as I sobbed tearfully, asking God to take the pain away, to take me away! It was at that time that God let me know it wasn't time for departure, but it was time for restoration. God stepped in. He took those broken, shattered pieces of my life, put them back together, and restored purpose to my life.

With its identity politics, numerous gender identity options, “selfies,” and “you-do-you” mentality, society emphasizes individualism, but it seems like people are having a harder time than ever figuring out who they are. The problem is, they are looking for their identity in the wrong places. Are you seeking your identity in relationships, a career, family, race, gender expression, or other circumstances—and feeling dissatisfied? Then this book is for you. Author Jonathan Landry Cruse offers a fresh, sometimes witty, truly radical, freeing answer to the important question of who you are and helps you understand what the Bible has to say about everything you need for a lasting, fulfilling identity that is found outside of you and in Christ. Table of Contents: 1. Union with Him 2. Chosen in Him 3. Pardoned in Him 4. Righteous in Him 5. Adopted in Him 6. One in Him 7. New in Him 8. Secure in Him 9. Alive in Him 10. Communion with Him

The stories How the Holy Spirit Became My Best Friend and God Mends the Broken Pieces of My Life were birthed out of my personal relationship and encounter with the Holy Spirit, including a deep desire to embrace his presence. It was during my occupation as a nurse, as a wife, and my interaction with others that I am able to recount these stories. This is my personal story as a little girl growing up in Antigua, followed by me in USA.

When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me. —Psalm 27:10(NIV) Redeeming the Broken Pieces is God’s story. It is the story of His relentless pursuit for one whose childhood had left her lost, confused, and broken. It is the story of God’s irresistible love, which overcame her shame and self-loathing. It is the story of faith in the sovereignty of God, which can defeat the deepest fears. It is the story of God’s desire for an intimate relationship with His children despite their sins, failures, weaknesses, and broken pasts. It is the story of the hope God offers to all whose life experiences have left them feeling abandoned of hope, lonely, or insignificant. It is the story of His loving involvement, His interventions, and His miraculous staging of events to reveal Himself and His great love. And it is the evidence that we will find Him when we seek Him with all our hearts (Jeremiah 29:13).