Lysa TerKeurst

It's Not Supposed to Be This Way : Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered (Hardcover)

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It's Not Supposed to Be This Way : Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered (Hardcover)

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5.00 out of 5 stars review
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11/14/2018
In her newest book, It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa TerKeurst speaks directly to readers who have experienced an unexpected life situation. She provides sympathy, support and encouragement while examining how we can move through these moments by leaning on God. At the end of each chapter, TerKeurst offers things to remember, supporting Scripture, reflection questions and a prayer. I love that she continually returned to God's word throughout the book. She is very real and vulnerable, citing many examples from her own life. Her personal situation circles mainly around her husband's infidelity, making it a little challenging to apply to my own experiences, but I still found the information to be very helpful in processing a few things in my own life. I appreciate that she doesn't pretend this will solve our problems. She acknowledges that additional help may be needed, but provides a realistic level of hope throughout. I have read several of TerKeurst's books, and this is by far my favorite. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for insight as to how to move through a challenging time in their life. Regardless of how big or small, her ideas can be applied to just about anything that we are struggling with. I received an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher.
Kjfisch

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5.00 out of 5 stars review
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11/14/2018
In her newest book, It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa TerKeurst speaks directly to readers who have experienced an unexpected life situation. She provides sympathy, support and encouragement while examining how we can move through these moments by leaning on God. At the end of each chapter, TerKeurst offers things to remember, supporting Scripture, reflection questions and a prayer. I love that she continually returned to God's word throughout the book. She is very real and vulnerable, citing many examples from her own life. Her personal situation circles mainly around her husband's infidelity, making it a little challenging to apply to my own experiences, but I still found the information to be very helpful in processing a few things in my own life. I appreciate that she doesn't pretend this will solve our problems. She acknowledges that additional help may be needed, but provides a realistic level of hope throughout. I have read several of TerKeurst's books, and this is by far my favorite. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for insight as to how to move through a challenging time in their life. Regardless of how big or small, her ideas can be applied to just about anything that we are struggling with. I received an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher.
Kjfisch
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    03/07/2021
    Great book
    This is such a great book. Love the author. So inspiring
    Jeannie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    07/27/2020
    Book group selection
    Reading this in a book group that I joined for this topic specifically. The premise is that while things don't always go as we planned. Gods way is the best result and we should enjoy the process of getting to that result. I am looking forward to applying this.
    bizzybunch
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    06/09/2020
    This was recommended by a friend for a mutural friend, so I read it through! WOW! A very powerful help for people who have been shattered by impossible situations in their lives. I highly recomment it!!
    Jan
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    04/25/2020
    mdr1971
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    02/21/2020
    A great read! I also know two other people who read this book and they love it. It gave them encouragement and a new perspective on life.
    BeckyK
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    02/09/2020
    Great book
    Still reading but so far I recommend this book
    Debbie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    06/16/2019
    Thumbs up!
    Bought this because my friend recently got to hear the author speak. Haven't finished it yet but very good so far. We can all relate.
    Beth
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    01/01/2019
    Very good book
    This was a Christmas present for my Wife, she started reading it the night after Christmas and is enjoying the book.
    Bandit
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    11/14/2018
    In her newest book, It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa TerKeurst speaks directly to readers who have experienced an unexpected life situation. She provides sympathy, support and encouragement while examining how we can move through these moments by leaning on God. At the end of each chapter, TerKeurst offers things to remember, supporting Scripture, reflection questions and a prayer. I love that she continually returned to God's word throughout the book. She is very real and vulnerable, citing many examples from her own life. Her personal situation circles mainly around her husband's infidelity, making it a little challenging to apply to my own experiences, but I still found the information to be very helpful in processing a few things in my own life. I appreciate that she doesn't pretend this will solve our problems. She acknowledges that additional help may be needed, but provides a realistic level of hope throughout. I have read several of TerKeurst's books, and this is by far my favorite. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for insight as to how to move through a challenging time in their life. Regardless of how big or small, her ideas can be applied to just about anything that we are struggling with. I received an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher.
    Kjfisch
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    11/12/2018
    Full of hope and an amazing guide
    Opening a Lysa Terkeurst book is always life-changing and mindset-shifting. It's Not Supposed To Be This Way” takes it to a different level though. It's emotionally rich, raw and so real. As I read, I felt Lysa's pain, turmoil and struggles and I related! I haven't walked her path but the heartful emotions, the doubts and fear, I've walked that! Lysa has a gift at framing the tiniest, but crucial, moment in a way I can understand and learn from. She is in fine form here, this book is full of transformational insights such as: “When you suffer, slow becomes necessary. Slow becomes good. One of the best parts of this season of suffering for me was a life that doesn't require shoes. When your wear no shoes the sun has access to your feet.” Lysa's life during the writing of this book has had so many highs and lows. Each chapter connects the reader with a different point in her life and, it's an emotional rollercoaster, so of course I had to read it flat out til the early morning! Let this be a warning, this is a jam-packed, mile-a-minute, challenging and faith-building book to begun in a morning with a Bible beside and the understanding you may need to read it twice to fully comprehend it! Central to the book, is Lysa's framing our time here on earth, between gardens. She speaks of those who have learnt to live this life in its fullness! I love this vision of how we can be: “It's those clothed with garments of understanding. They have personally experienced that this life between two gardens can sometimes make it excruciatingly painful to simply be human. They keep in mind the Bible's instructions, as we rub shoulders human to human. “Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” (Colossians 3:12)” To highlight, share or discuss more of the book would disrupt the amazing experience Lysa has created. All I can say is, the end is amazing, it full of hope and it's a fantastic guide to life in faith! I highly recommend it, it's a five out of five on the en-JOY-ment scale, I'll be reading it again and sharing it widely!
    Moonglotexas
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