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What do you do when the skies in your life turn dark?
Spring has only just begun this year, and already we have seen our fair share of storm rolling in reminding us that there is one certainty in life--- the skies will not always be blue. It is so easy to praise God when it's sunny and warm... but in the midst of the storm? How do we hold onto that same hope when life brings difficult times as it inevitably will?
Today, I'm excited to share a book that offers a prescription for those moments- When Skies Aren't Blue by Andie Laurie. Take a look:
What do you do when the skies in your life turn dark?
There are many struggles in this difficult world that can darken our skies. It may be ongoing health issues, depression/anxiety, relationship struggles, financial calamity and so much more.
Andy Laurie, MD, had seemingly the perfect life. He had a successful medical practice. He was starting a second career as a pastor. He was young and healthy. He had a beautiful, loving wife and four small children. His life could not have been better. It was nothing but blue skies.
Then, the unthinkable hit. He was struck with a devastating illness. The skies of his once-wonderful life became dark, very dark.
Dr. Laurie has been battling illness for nearly two decades. He has now courageously shared his story with you. Relying on nearly thirty years of medical practice and over twenty years in the ministry, Dr. Laurie has written prescriptions for you to find hope, strength, contentment, joy, and even victory when the struggles of life have darkened your blue skies.
About the Author
Dr. Andy Laurie is a board-certified radiologist who received his medical degree from UC San Diego. He did his post graduate residency at the University of Arizona. He practiced emergency radiology for nearly thirty years before illness caused him to recently retire. In addition, he has been a pastor at The Bridge Christian Church in Tucson, Arizona, for nearly twenty years. For much of this time, he has courageously battled a devastating disease of the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Laurie and his wife, Cyndi, were married in 1991 after he graduated from medical school. They have four grown children and make their home in Tucson with their beloved dogs.
I was recently given the chance to check out this book to share my thoughts. Right away I was drawn into Dr. Laurie's story. As someone who experiences chronic pain and chronic illness, I know all too well about the uncertainty of that, and the search for answers. He certainly does know a little something about dark skies. As both a medical doctor and a pastor, he knows something about both suffering and faith. In this book, he uses those experiences to share 10 steps (prescriptions) that can help in those times. This is a fairly quick read at just over 100 pages but is packed full of personal stories and scripture. It felt personal and easy to understand and relate to. This is definitely one that I can see myself returning to when I need those extra reminders.
Want to experience it for yourself? You can purchase your copy here: https://bit.ly/whenskiesarentblue
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