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Treasure in Dark Places: Stories and Poems of Hope in the Hurting

Liz Carter

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Description:"UTTERLY, ACHINGLY BEAUTIFUL."Life can hurt.Sometimes we wonder where God is when shadows seem too deep. But shadows can't exist without light. It's sometimes in the darkest corners we find unexpected treasure. This collection, with its honest poetry and re-imaginations of events from Scripture, points us to hope - even when we struggle to see light on the horizon of our lives.Liz Carter writes out of her own experience of long term pain and sickness, with most of the pieces in this book written through six months of shielding in the pandemic.EDITORIAL REVIEWSThe pieces in Treasure in Dark Places are beautiful—I loved them. Liz Carter has an amazing gift to give language to some of our deepest feelings. Highly recommended.Patrick Regan OBE, author, speaker and director of Kintsugi HopeThrough storytelling, meditation, and Scripture, Liz Carter uncovers gems for us. The creative re-telling of biblical stories is powerful and moving, drawing us in to see their relevance today, encouraging us to place ourselves within their narrative. Treasure in Dark Places offers space to be real, space to acknowledge that life is hard sometimes, and space to see chinks of light coming into and illuminating the shadows. Take your time with this book, go gently, and stop to mine the depths of riches you discover along the way.Emily Owen, author and speakerThis is an outpouring; a beautiful communication of emotions and passions mixed and mingled: the marvel and the mystery, the passion and the pain. God present even in times of pandemic, of pain, of lockdown, of loneliness, of loss. Liz combines her beautiful poetry with her retelling of moments in the life of Jesus. This is a book to ponder, a book to pray into, a book to read somewhere it’s ok to let the tears fall as you do so, a book to dip into, to let God speak through, to inspire, to comfort, and to console your soul. Liz herself is present in every word, with candour and honesty, offering a window into her own reflections, but also enabling something beyond her to speak: the Spirit of God which whispers over the words she has written. Utterly, achingly beautiful.Dr Kate Middleton, pastor and director of Mind and Soul FoundationThe combination of stories and thought-provoking poetry helped me to put myself in the middle of the action. As someone who lives with chronic illness, I particularly enjoyed the Holy Saturday and waiting elements as I find so much of my life is spent waiting—for medication to work, for sleep to come, for God to feel near again. Liz shares so openly and honestly about the struggles of life, and reminds us, through the beauty and power of her words, of the hope that we have in Jesus.Laura Neale, founder of You Belong Online Church CommunityAs Christians, it is often suggested that we should be living lives of constant victory. But, while God frequently blesses us with glimpses of his glory, beauty and generosity, our lives can often feel anything but victorious. In this collection of inspiring poems and vivid re-tellings of Biblical encounters with Jesus, Liz re-orients our hearts towards our Creator God, the One who can hold our fragile lives at every stage. She aptly expresses the highest joys and the deepest sorrows of living on this earth, through poems, re-worked Psalms and hymns, and liturgical pieces, suitable for corporate worship. Buy this for yourself, your church leader, and your friend who is hurting: this exquisite book will remind us all that, as we struggle, God is very near.Lucy Rycroft, author of Redeeming Advent and blogger at The Hope-Filled FamilyAs an avid reader I can honestly say that I’ve never found a book as gripping and deeply enthralling as Treasure in Dark Places. Through her overflow of extraordinary description and expressed emotion, Liz invites us to glimpse and take hold of that same hope for ourselves. As you read you find yourself on a journey through both the seasons and the Christian story. As a writer myself my greatest hope is always that my writing will touch others’ lives. Treasure in Dark Places has touched me at the core, changed me and awoken a fire of wonder in my heart. I recommend this work 100%.Tracy Williamson, author, speaker and co leader in MBM TrustLiz writes beautifully, and Treasure in Dark Places weaves theologically rich poetry with prose which faithfully echoes the tradition of lament with honesty and hope. A gorgeous companion in dark times.Rachael Newham, author of Learning to BreatheI always find Liz’s writing engaging and challenging but also beautifully crafted—and this new book doesn’t disappoint. She weaves words so wonderfully and in a way that deeply impacts the reader; both the poetry and imaginative retellings of Bible stories have really spoken to me. I love Liz’s disarming honesty, but also her breathtaking creativity. This book will be...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Treasure in Dark Places: Stories and Poems of Hope in the Hurting. To get started finding Treasure in Dark Places: Stories and Poems of Hope in the Hurting, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 142

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Capstone House

Release: 2020

ISBN: 9781838205

Description: "UTTERLY, ACHINGLY BEAUTIFUL."Life can hurt.Sometimes we wonder where God is when shadows seem too deep. But shadows can't exist without light. It's sometimes in the darkest corners we find unexpected treasure. This collection, with its honest poetry and re-imaginations of events from Scripture, points us to hope - even when we struggle to see light on the horizon of our lives.Liz Carter writes out of her own experience of long term pain and sickness, with most of the pieces in this book written through six months of shielding in the pandemic.EDITORIAL REVIEWSThe pieces in Treasure in Dark Places are beautiful—I loved them. Liz Carter has an amazing gift to give language to some of our deepest feelings. Highly recommended.Patrick Regan OBE, author, speaker and director of Kintsugi HopeThrough storytelling, meditation, and Scripture, Liz Carter uncovers gems for us. The creative re-telling of biblical stories is powerful and moving, drawing us in to see their relevance today, encouraging us to place ourselves within their narrative. Treasure in Dark Places offers space to be real, space to acknowledge that life is hard sometimes, and space to see chinks of light coming into and illuminating the shadows. Take your time with this book, go gently, and stop to mine the depths of riches you discover along the way.Emily Owen, author and speakerThis is an outpouring; a beautiful communication of emotions and passions mixed and mingled: the marvel and the mystery, the passion and the pain. God present even in times of pandemic, of pain, of lockdown, of loneliness, of loss. Liz combines her beautiful poetry with her retelling of moments in the life of Jesus. This is a book to ponder, a book to pray into, a book to read somewhere it’s ok to let the tears fall as you do so, a book to dip into, to let God speak through, to inspire, to comfort, and to console your soul. Liz herself is present in every word, with candour and honesty, offering a window into her own reflections, but also enabling something beyond her to speak: the Spirit of God which whispers over the words she has written. Utterly, achingly beautiful.Dr Kate Middleton, pastor and director of Mind and Soul FoundationThe combination of stories and thought-provoking poetry helped me to put myself in the middle of the action. As someone who lives with chronic illness, I particularly enjoyed the Holy Saturday and waiting elements as I find so much of my life is spent waiting—for medication to work, for sleep to come, for God to feel near again. Liz shares so openly and honestly about the struggles of life, and reminds us, through the beauty and power of her words, of the hope that we have in Jesus.Laura Neale, founder of You Belong Online Church CommunityAs Christians, it is often suggested that we should be living lives of constant victory. But, while God frequently blesses us with glimpses of his glory, beauty and generosity, our lives can often feel anything but victorious. In this collection of inspiring poems and vivid re-tellings of Biblical encounters with Jesus, Liz re-orients our hearts towards our Creator God, the One who can hold our fragile lives at every stage. She aptly expresses the highest joys and the deepest sorrows of living on this earth, through poems, re-worked Psalms and hymns, and liturgical pieces, suitable for corporate worship. Buy this for yourself, your church leader, and your friend who is hurting: this exquisite book will remind us all that, as we struggle, God is very near.Lucy Rycroft, author of Redeeming Advent and blogger at The Hope-Filled FamilyAs an avid reader I can honestly say that I’ve never found a book as gripping and deeply enthralling as Treasure in Dark Places. Through her overflow of extraordinary description and expressed emotion, Liz invites us to glimpse and take hold of that same hope for ourselves. As you read you find yourself on a journey through both the seasons and the Christian story. As a writer myself my greatest hope is always that my writing will touch others’ lives. Treasure in Dark Places has touched me at the core, changed me and awoken a fire of wonder in my heart. I recommend this work 100%.Tracy Williamson, author, speaker and co leader in MBM TrustLiz writes beautifully, and Treasure in Dark Places weaves theologically rich poetry with prose which faithfully echoes the tradition of lament with honesty and hope. A gorgeous companion in dark times.Rachael Newham, author of Learning to BreatheI always find Liz’s writing engaging and challenging but also beautifully crafted—and this new book doesn’t disappoint. She weaves words so wonderfully and in a way that deeply impacts the reader; both the poetry and imaginative retellings of Bible stories have really spoken to me. I love Liz’s disarming honesty, but also her breathtaking creativity. This book will be...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Treasure in Dark Places: Stories and Poems of Hope in the Hurting. To get started finding Treasure in Dark Places: Stories and Poems of Hope in the Hurting, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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