Out of the Ashes We Rise: 40 Days of Hope When Life Seems Hopeless

Where do you turn for hope and encouragement when your life seems destroyed by the flames of adversity? Psalm 119:25 says, "My life is down in the dust; give me life through Your Word" (HCSB). Angela Dees has walked through the flames and adversity and has found hope and healing through God's Word. Her personal journey began by journaling her moments with God during her husband's battle with cancer. She then began writing devotions for the Coping with Hope cancer support group she attends. This is a forty day compilation of those devotions; concise and focused, they invite you to rest in the arms of the One who cares about our every burden and fear. They are written from one hurting yet hopeful heart to another. Angela shares the inspiration she's received from God's Word, highlighting His faithfulness and bringing strength and joy to continue growing in spite of life's hurts and disappointments.

Angela has walked through the fire of oppression and can testify to the faithfulness of God. She has found hope through His Word throughout her husband's battle with cancer and her journey into widowhood and single parenting. She writes weekly devotions of encouragement for Coping with Hope cancer support group. She lives in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area with her three daughters.