When author Douglas M. Clark's perfect storm came and washed away his position, possessions, and popularity, his value--at least as he saw it--plummeted. With a failed marriage, a deep depression, and a soul-splitting loss of purpose, he was left feeling lost, alone, stranded, listless, claustrophobic, and disconnected. As Clark has worked to reestablish a life worth living, he's uncovered practical tools, life insights, and powerful hard truths regarding a wide range of subjects: imperfection, hope, purpose, the mind, words, friends, forgiveness, gratitude, and attitude. While he doesn't have it all figured out, he's learned a lot, and he hopes that through this guide, he can help himself and others navigate their perfect storms. Here Clark shares his story and describes the wisdom that helped him weather the storm and come out the other side. This self-help guide and personal narrative presents an exploration of advice and life lessons learned by a man as he endured a perfect storm of crises in his life.

Navigating Your Perfect Storm is a set of reflections, insights, and illustrations for those who seek to follow Jesus today in a turbulent world.

What others are saying: "Doug's willingness to be vulnerable, transparent and heart-baring are what make this book so readable and relatable. In addition, his steps for moving forward are practical and backed up by research and relevant stories. Anyone who is imperfect (who isn't?) or has ever been hurt (who hasn't?) will benefit from Doug's story." T. Tarleton "It is rarely easy to be as vulnerable as Doug has been in the telling of his story. The story is poignant and painful, tender, full of hope and redemption." K. Haack "I so appreciated your transparency and openness in the writing of your book. Your consideration of others was very evident in the kind way you approached the examples you used. I found so many helpful ideas that I hope to share with others. I have already thought of several people I want to purchase your book for so I can share with them." M. Hulten "What an incredible book. I am sure it will help many readers. Doug was great at keeping it simple with the use of modest words and hints that can help anyone to improve their life." B. Sebourn "Thanks to Doug for sharing the heart breaking story of his journey through a very difficult time, and how he worked to practice mindfulness and living life with gratitude. It's such an encouragement to hear how trusting in God and learning to control our thought lives can help all of us who struggle with depression." L. Nettles

Over and over again, she tried to make her relationship work. Reneé wanted the best for her and her young daughter, a baby girl. Disappointments continued to come until she stopped trying to fix what was broken and gave her problems over to God. That was when her breakthrough came, and life turned from heartbreak to happiness.

I wrote this book because my heart breaks when I hear about disposable marriages, broken souls, and broken hearts. The Lord restored us as a couple with the extraordinary purpose of helping others who are in similar situations. This book does not seek to judge, or educate, or establish any system or doctrine, it is one full of love, of experiences and spiritual dimensions. It is not a psychology book either, or a soap opera to entertain anyone with what we lived. It is a book that talks about the storms of a fractured couple and how God restored each of those pieces to bring us into a marriage within the Kingdom of God, filled with His Light and His Life. So, whether you are at the beginning, in the middle of, or through the storm, whether you have decided to stay together or not, these pages are full of restoration for you as a person and as a couple, to become ONE again, as you were in the beginning. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ana Louceiro Plattner serves alongside her husband Luis, in Voice of The Light Ministries, where she is a Teacher and prophetic intercessor. She is part of the teaching team, "Encounters of the Seventh Kind," a Spanish program which is seen in more than 40 nations.

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