The Truth About Trouble: How Hard Times Can Draw You Closer to God - Softcover

Scanlan T.O.R., Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0867166215 ISBN 13: 9780867166217

Publisher: Servant, 2005

Synopsis

There's Only One Good Thing About Trouble—

It may be the best thing that ever happened to you. Sound outrageous? The plain truth is you might be right where God can help you most—whether you're facing financial trouble, grief, illness, a wrenching personal situation or even a to-do list that never seems to get done. The Truth About Trouble shows how the trials of life can lead to greater maturity and intimacy with God in key areas such as: Discerning God's will for your life
Discovering an inner peace that's unshakable
Knowing what's important, even in busy times
Releasing the power of gratitude in your life
Making real change possible Read The Truth About Trouble and discover a new perspective that will change the way you look at trouble—and lead to spiritual growth you never thought possible. A Servant Book.

About this title

About the Author:

MICHAEL SCANLAN, T.O.R., is chancellor of Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, Ohio, and a leader in various Church renewal movements. His books include Let the Fire Fall, What Does God Want? and Appointment With God. JIM MANNEY is trade editorial director at Loyola Press in Chicago.

Review:

Fr. Michael Scanlan has written an excellent book that will help many of us navigate the inevitable hard times of life, with perspective, hope and spiritual fruit. We all need the wisdom of this book. --Ralph Martin, director, Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Archdiocese of Detroit

Through the pages of this book, I heard God speak convicting, comforting, calling me to a deeper conversion. As I read I thought of one friend after another who needs the message of this book. The anointing of God is on this book. Read it and give it to a friend. --Patti Mansfield, author and speaker

Father Michael Scanlan has unlocked the mystery of life's transformation from grief to gratitude. By revealing that this journey can only be found through an unwavering hope in Jesus Christ, he has given us all an invaluable tour guide to happiness. --Mary Cunningham Agee, president and founder, The Nurturing Networ

Through the pages of this book, I heard God speak convicting, comforting, calling me to a deeper conversion. As I read I thought of one friend after another who needs the message of this book. The anointing of God is on this book. Read it and give it to a friend. --Patti Mansfield, author and speaker

Father Michael Scanlan has unlocked the mystery of life's transformation from grief to gratitude. By revealing that this journey can only be found through an unwavering hope in Jesus Christ, he has given us all an invaluable tour guide to happiness. --Mary Cunningham Agee, president and founder, The Nurturing Networ

Through the pages of this book, I heard God speak convicting, comforting, calling me to a deeper conversion. As I read I thought of one friend after another who needs the message of this book. The anointing of God is on this book. Read it and give it to a friend. --Patti Mansfield, author and speaker

Father Michael Scanlan has unlocked the mystery of life's transformation from grief to gratitude. By revealing that this journey can only be found through an unwavering hope in Jesus Christ, he has given us all an invaluable tour guide to happiness. --Mary Cunningham Agee, president and founder, The Nurturing Networ

About this edition

• Publisher: Servant
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0867166215
• ISBN 13: 9780867166217
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 172