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It’s been said what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. I guess I agree with that, although I was never particularly fond of the struggle that comes through suffering. Too often those who are disheartened with their circumstances are the ones who, at least initially, question their purpose in life. If emotional scars could be seen by the human eye, I have little doubt they would be unpleasant to behold.

My heart beats for these people who are walking through struggle. And while one can imagine these folks may possess negative spirits in the midst of their trials, it’s often just the opposite. They can have deep perspectives on life and frequently exhibit an appreciation for life’s blessings over and above those who have not experienced true suffering.

This site exists to discuss these topics as they relate both to our earthly lives and our eternal lives. Let’s laugh, perhaps shed a collective tear. But most importantly, let’s elevate and encourage one another during our individual walks with God. I pray you will join me on this adventure.

Looking Past Suffering: Keys to unlock the door of suffering

The message of this book has been very heavy on my heart for many years. Dealing with people in a clinical setting who are facing monumental challenges in the area of health brought about a myriad number of questions. Much like losing a loved one, many people go through stages of grief when it comes to their own health. Whether it be a diagnosis of cancer or a long-term debilitating disease, it’s in these times that an individual’s faith is challenged.

Where is God when I hurt? Why do bad things happen to good people? These are questions many are afraid to ask others for fear of denigration. I wrote this book with these people in mind. I wanted to directly address these questions while challenging readers to look at their own suffering through a different lens. Looking Past Suffering features three individuals who share their emotions in despair and documents how they were able to pass through their own valleys of death, ultimately ascending to higher places in their walks of faith.

“I would like to focus on what happened at the end of His life. We find a badly beaten Christ hanging on a cross: life is slowly ebbing from His body. The pain from the horrendous beating that He had just received accompanied by the horrors and pain He felt as He hung upon the cross was overwhelming. Even as He was dying, Jesus had mercy upon the thief on the cross next to Him and forgave him. Just before He died, the Bible states Jesus cried out with a loud voice and said.
“…Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46

– Steven Kielley

When The Dawn Breaks: Spiritual Renewal and Inner Healing

When the Dawn Breaks is a gathering together of heart-stirring and spiritual-renewing stories. Inside the soul of every person is a desire to escape the realm of the natural and mundane and enter the supernatural dimension of God’s presence. As paint on a canvas brings forth a picture, the words in this book will quicken your imagination and stir you to attain a dimensions in God you may have not yet achieved.

This book was written to inspire you to look beyond what your eyes perceive and to reach out to God who stands waiting to take you to a garden of fellowship and spiritual fulfillment. Jesus said “I will never leave you nor forsake you, lo I am with you always”. Its a dimension where angels dwell and the heart of man receives strength renewal and vision. My friend, you are not alone! Both hope and strength are near at hand. 

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