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Rainbows for Rainy Days

40 devotional readings that reveal God's promises

Catherine Campbell author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:SPCK Publishing

Published:24th May '13

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40 uplifting devotional readings for Christians struggling through a rainy season, rediscover God's sufficient love for you

'Rainbows for Rainy Days' is a collection of 40 uplifting devotional readings for when the weight of the world is dragging you down. Everyone has rainy days. Sometimes it's only a light shower, but other time the torrential downpour makes it unbearable to even go outside and put on a fake smile. Catherine Campbell cared for her two handicapped daughters, until they died at ages 10 and 13. Yet she firmly believes that God is good in the sunny and the rainy days, offering these comforting devotionals to encourage others who are suffering. As an inspirational speaker she frequently encounters people with tragic stories. And yet she believes that God is Lord and that in both good times and bad, He is always good. Isaiah 40.31 says, that 'those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength: they shall mount up with wings like eagles.' She comments, 'How often have you wakened in the morning knowing that the problem, or the pain, or the unpaid bill has not disappeared? We worry and fret ourselves into exhaustion. Yet God has promised us endurance. 'The great eagle cannot reach the heights merely by its own strength. As it spreads its impressive wings the bird allows the wind to carry it to places no other bird can go. This kind of flying appears effortless because the eagle trusts in a power bigger than itself: the wind!' In this unique devotional, Catherine examines different aspects of God's love for those times when life gets hard.

"While walking through a rough set of experiences I was greatly blessed and comforted by reading this book. Simple, down to earth and beautifully written – I loved every single page!" -- Jennifer Rees Larcombe, author and speaker
"Written from a tender heart and with the flair of an Irish story teller, Rainbows for Rainy Days sets your feet on a secure path and enables you to see Jesus in the mist and rain. A book full of tender strength that teaches you to thrive in the storms of life." -- Rachel Hickson, Director, Heartcry for Change
"Beautifully written and containing profound truth, Rainbows for Rainy Days is a bit like stopping for a snack but finding you have eaten a satisfying meal. Catherine writes vividly and empathetically, and her insights cause one to stop, think, and give thanks." -- Wendy Virgo, author of His Strong Hand
"Catherine speaks of the 'Rainbows of God's promises' shining brightly against the clouds of despair and darkness, doubt and disappointment. Who has not known such gloomy days? But you can't have a rainbow without a cloud! She reminds us it is up to us to look for the God of all promise in the pain, the partings and panics of life and exclaim: 'How great is our God!'" -- Jill Briscoe, author and speaker
"Cast in language that speaks simply of complex things ... Many people will take great comfort from this book." -- The Irish Catholic

ISBN: 9780857212894

Dimensions: 165mm x 140mm x 12mm

Weight: 275g

96 pages

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