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November 6, 2014 by Spreading Joy

When Holidays Hurt

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When Holidays Hurt

When Holidays Hurt by Bo Stern – I’m honored to partner with Thomas Nelson Publishing to give away 3 copies of this wonderful book.

Find fullness of joy during the holidays—especially for the brokenhearted.

Divorce. Financial stress. Chronic illness. Losing a loved one. Experiencing any of these situations during the year is already difficult. But the holiday season, once joyful and happy, can heighten this pain even more. Author Bo Stern has spent the past two Christmases struggling to connect with the joy of the season. As she has watched her husband, Steve, struggle with terminal ALS, Bo has quietly felt her spirit for the season fade—and has noticed countless others suffering the same way.

Through stories and scriptures, Bo offers readers a way to redeem what can often become painful days—Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries, milestones such as weddings and graduations, and more. At the end of each devotion, Bo gently guides readers to engage with these holidays and special occasions in different ways that offer a tangible outlet for healing. At the heart of this message is that Christ came—to bring hope and healing to those who are hurting.

“Jesus didn’t come to cheer us up. He came into the shadowlands we call home to set us free. He came to untangle us from the despair that wraps itself around our joy and peace and purpose. It seems, then, that hopelessness is the very first qualification for receiving the bright hope of Christ’s coming. Perhaps you are exactly where you need to be to experience the miracle after all…”

 

About the author: 

Bo Stern is a sought-after speaker, writer, and a teaching pastor at Westside Church in Bend, Oregon. She has the unique gift of making complex theology accessible and exciting and loves finding new ways to help people fall in love with the Word of God. Bo is a wife to one guy, a mom to four kids, and a newbie grandma to the coolest baby ever. She is involved in raising awareness and funding for research for ALS.

 

To go ahead and purchase this book, please visit http://bit.ly/WhenHolidaysHurt 

 

Giveaway is limited to US, AU, Canada, UK only please. 

To be entered to win one of the 3 copies, simply leave a comment below.  Drawing will take place on 11/25.

A special thanks To Thomas Nelson for partnering with us in this giveaway.  Visit their site below and follow them via Twitter at @ThomasNelson or Like them on FaceBook at http://facebook.com/thomasnelsonfan

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  1. 1

    Shelly Hendricks (@Renewed_Daily) says

    November 8, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    Marie, thank you for this opportunity! I know many friends who would enjoy this book. The holidays can be so, so hard. Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
    Shelly Hendricks (@Renewed_Daily) recently posted..Recommendation Saturday: The Power of Prayer

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  2. 2

    Gina W. says

    November 9, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    What a needed book for so many. God bless you.

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    • 3

      Spreading Joy says

      January 22, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      thank you Gina!! and Shelly!! you gals are so appreciated here!

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        Gina W. says

        January 27, 2015 at 3:52 pm

        As are YOU! God bless ?

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  3. 5

    Jenni Saake, InfertilityMom and StrokeOfGrace says

    November 10, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    A book like this is so long-needed!

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      Spreading Joy says

      January 22, 2015 at 3:24 pm

      it is! many forget the hurting during this time of year

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    Angie says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    Marie, this book sounds like such a great read… the holidays can be so hard for many so this book is definitely needed! #BloggerCareGroup
    Angie recently posted..Touching Heaven Giveaway

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    Teresa B says

    November 19, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    What a gift this book is to so many! My sister lost her young husband very suddenly this spring and our daughter unexpectedly lost her sweet baby daughter, her first child, in the summer – both are struggling to make it from day to day. The holidays will indeed be very different this year, so glad to have found the tender message and advice in this book.

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      Spreading Joy says

      January 22, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      Me too! made a great gift for many this past Christmas! I’ll have to do the same with the 2015 holidays.

      Reply
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    Kristen says

    November 27, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    What a blessing this book will be. I love this quote, “He came to untangle us from the despair that wraps itself around our joy and peace and purpose.” We can find joy, even in our darkest hours, when we look to him.
    Thank you for this and for all you do.
    #bloggercaregroup
    Kristen recently posted..Paleo Thanksgiving: Cranberry Sauce

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      Spreading Joy says

      January 22, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      I know! I sent out several to those that I knew were hurting this past Christmas and will likely do the same in 2015. thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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