Struck Down But Not Destroyed

By God's design, the desire to be wanted and loved runs deep inside everyone He created. In an engaging and down-to-earth way, author Kim Cash Tate encourages you to satisfy that desire by living in the fullness of God's love. Cling shares wisdom from biblical examples and the author's personal experiences to help you cultivate an ongoing closeness with the Lord through prayer and Bible study. Discover how to have an intimacy with God that will sustain you through the imperfect, the disappointing, and the trying times of life.

We all struggle with anxiety at various points in life, some of us more than others. In fact, some 40 million Americans are treated for anxiety disorders each year. Anxiety is a real and present threat. And for some of us, anxiety is a crippling condition. It strikes us down physically and spiritually. We feel isolated, weak, and hopeless. But there is hope. When we see our anxiety in the context of our relationship with God, we can learn more about how he is using it to shape us. Rather than spending all of our time, energy, and resources trying to eliminate this alleged "weakness," we can accept the truth that anxiety is a mighty tool in the hands of God. Through it, he will do more in us that we thought possible. In the weakness of anxiety, God gives us his strength. In Struck Down but Not Destroyed, you will learn how to Turn your greatest enemy (anxiety) into your greatest asset; Be confident in the spiritual purpose for your anxiety and suffering; Inspect your own habits and behaviors in light of Scripture; Accept your anxiety as a spiritual tool in the hands of God. It's time for us to focus on the spiritual purposes God has for our anxiety. It's time for us to realize God's strength in our weakness. It's time for us to revel in the amazing truth that the best part of being struck down is realizing that we will never be destroyed, not with God on our side.

This autobiography Struck Down, but Not Destroyed is a vintage narrative of a struggling African American man who is committed to make something out of himself -- without blaming America for his problems along the way. This is a story of a hard working, courageous man of faith who persisted, at times against great odds, to affirm that even life in the rural South or the Northern ghetto can have integrity. This is an unpretentious attempt to celebrate small victories for those who are often in this world considered the least of these. These many unheralded stalwarts of faith have made solid contributions; and yet have survived numerous close calls! The sixteen chapters with helpful descriptive captions unfold in the chronological sequence of Brother McCasters life events against the background, doubts, and scares of his extended family and others associated with him. One cannot miss Reverend McCasters uncanny and profound sense of joy as it resounds throughout this exceptional testimony about the rewards for those who persist in the faith of our humble yet most inspiring forebears.

Have you been abused? Forgotten? Betrayed? Unemployed? Or maybe you are fearful of what the future holds? Take heart! God's finest work happens in your weakest moments, when you let Him carry you through the storms of life. He promises to never leave you or forsake you, especially when life gets tough. He is our restorer, protector, refuge, and strength! Struck Down, but Not Destroyed is a collection of my personal testimonies that will inspire and encourage you in the midst of the worst storms in your life. God's strength is made perfect in our weakest moments! He is always alongside you through the deepest valleys and also on the highest mountaintops. The same God who created the universe and placed each star in the sky, naming each one, lovingly records your every lament and collects every tear in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). Do not allow past mistakes or hurts rob you of the amazing life God wants you to experience! I challenge you to desperately seek after Him, love Him with your whole heart, and watch amazing things happen. I promise you, you will never regret it!

Struck Down but Not Destroyed is a study of Second Corinthians, Chapter Four, particularly verses 8-10. There, Paul lists several challenges he has experienced as a pastor and church leader, and how he met each challenge with the grace of God in his heart. He defends himself as a pastor, as a preacher, and as an apostle, countering the claims of those he calls “super-apostles” (2 Corinthians 11:5). Moreover, he commends himself to the better judgment of those in the leadership of the church at Corinth. Paul was the first to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to the people at this burgeoning seaport. He was not alone, but he was the leader among these witnesses to the faith. Despite those who tried to undermine his work and deflate his authority, he never wavered in his devotion to the Lord. Whether you’re a pastor or engaged in another service vocation, you’ll be inspired by Paul’s wisdom and the author’s reflections and insights.

The Bible tells us God is good, yet how can we still believe when our lives are falling apart? Dr. Pritchard helps us search the Scriptures for hope and encouragement and invokes the comfort of our heavenly Father during hard times.

At 27, at a time when everything was going right, Roxanne Smith had it all -- promising career, great health, engaged to a wonderful man -- then suddenly, without warning, it all changed. Smith was suddenly and unexpectedly struck down by degenerative disc pain, a debilitating condition that rendered her almost paralyzed in excruciating daily back pain. As her pain progressed, Smith vowed that when God had healed her of her condition, she would write a book, praising Him and His miraculous powers. This is not that book. Instead, this is the story of a woman who is still in pain -- a woman who spends the majority of her life as a "horizontal" member of society lying down -- but who is still able to live, raise a family and still gives glory to God in the midst of her suffering. In Struck Down But Not Destroyed: Finding Hope in the Maze of Suffering, Smith explains how, through much prayer and soul searching, she has thrived where others have wilted and that it is all due to the wonder of God's amazing grace.