Publisher's Synopsis
"Easing Life's Hurts compassionately encourages readers to choose a biblical perspective toward facing life's bumps, bruises, and disappointments. While optimistic, it makes no claim that all life's hurts can be blocked. Unavoidable hits and losses help us grasp our common humanity. Neither can all pains be erased; some of them stay with us as crucial and challenging aspects of our new reality. They shape our souls toward wisdom, kindness, and understanding. Easing Life's Hurts reminds us that we're not alone in facing setbacks. It also reminds us that we're never powerless victims. When we hurt, we can choose to seek God's help and welcome His grace. As we heal-often even as part of our healing-we find allies whom we come to identify as gifts from God. We discover strengths, some new to the moment, many available for immediate access, and other awaiting development. And we come to welcome the soothing power of humor. As we hurt, we fin
