Foreword by Steve Saint, son of Nate Saint True stories of the blessings found in times of trial Written by Christian counselor, Janice Cappucci

Have you ever encountered a storm in your life? Chances are you have, so this book is for you. It is a thorough guide that will lead you step-by-step through the tumultuous situations that arise in life. Nikki shares her heart with you along with biblical accounts of storm survivors. It will prepare you for inevitable turbulence, teach you how to maintain composure in high pressure situations, show you techniques for thriving, and encourage you to hold on during your storm. Imagine the relief youll experience when this book helps you confront the feelings and thoughts youve had but never verbalized or acknowledged. Wisdom, like precious gems, will be discovered and treasured as you learn to value the gift of the storm. Believe it or not, you may just end up thanking God for your storm when this book safely navigates you through to the other side.

“I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.” Ezekiel 34:26b NIV Are you in the midst of a storm, today? Are dark clouds looming above you while water is rising around you? Or do you find yourself fighting a battle that seems to test every fiber of your strength and faith? Or maybe you have a friend facing a difficult challenge, and you’d like to encourage them through their battle. Inspired by a friend’s courageous battle with cancer, Blessings in the Rain is a collection of Scripture verses and poems meant to encourage those who find themselves fighting battles of their own. Whether physical, mental or spiritual…the battles we face daily can easily cause us doubt, discouragement, despair, or fear. But God has an incredible way of taking what might have been meant to harm us, and instead use it for our good. He turns our storms into “showers of blessing.”

Get a glimpse of the Son shining through your storm clouds as you read this book. Its sure to give inspiration and hope to any reader who is struggling with problems. The Tim Fitzgerald family has experienced many miracles from God during their times of storms (infertility, pregnancy, adoption, finances, life-threatening diseases). Each chapter shares about their joys, struggles, miracles and reasons to praise God through the storms. Included are humorous accounts such as when one son decided to glue his feet to the floor and another son decided to be the Holy Ghost with some help from the kitchen. The conclusion of each chapter provides a personal time of meditation titled, Meaningful Moments with the Master.

When a teenage couple abandons their baby at the gate of the estate owned by Lydia Blessing, Skip Cuddy, the estate caretaker, decides to raise the child himself, a decision that has a profound effect on the lives of everyone in the community, in a story of love, secrets, and redemption by the author of Black and Blue. Reprint.

Ulf and Birgitta Ekman are no strangers to controversy. As a Lutheran priest at Uppsala University in the 1980s, Ulf was a leader of a student revival that resulted in his very public separation from the Church of Sweden. With his wife, Birgitta, he founded Word of Life, a large Pentecostal church that attracted thousands of members and planted churches and Bible schools around the world. Word of Life became the first "mega-church" in the country, and Ulf Ekman became Sweden's most prominent Christian leader. Being well-known Christian leaders in one of the world's most secular countries brings many challenges. The Ekmans were constantly in the crosshairs of the media, who were critical of what they dubbed a "prosperity gospel". But the biggest criticisms would come from within the Christian church when the Ekmans answered the persistent call to join the Catholic Church. The news of their leaving Word of Life Church to become Catholics was a bombshell in Sweden. In The Great Discovery the Ekmans tell the amazing, inspirational story of their road to Rome, from their own intense opposition to Catholicism to meeting with Pope Francis. The result is an instant classic of Christian autobiography.

If you have ever thought or asked your self any of the following questions, then this book is for you. We have all experienced things that bring more questions than answers such as: - Why is God doing this to me? Is God punishing me? - What did I do wrong? - Why is God allowing this to happen to me? - Does God really love me? - Why do bad things happen to good people? - Where is God? - How did I get here? - Has God forgotten me? - If God loves me, why am I suffering? Kimberly Sanderson lives with her husband Jerry who have two grown daughters and one grandson. Kimberly Sanderson is currently a minister, elder, and secretary on the governing board at Healing Waters Church in Charleston, South Carolina. She preaches, teaches, and maintains the church website. During her tenure she has ministered to various groups to include women in the Oxford House program, home group bible study groups, teens, women's fellowship bible studies, children's program, and creating discipleship materials for future growth needs. She also developed a street witnessing outreach. She has been labeled as an instigator of change because of her ability to inspire others in new areas. She currently holds a certification as Temperament Counselor, Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, and Professional Clinical Member of National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) Her education includes the University of Maryland Asian Division with final completion through AIU with a BA and MBA in Management. She is currently pursuing completion for a doctorates' degree in Christian Counseling with the NCCA under the direction of the Pastoral Counseling Center in Palmetto, Florida in response to the desire and call from the Lord to be used in emotional healing.