Jesus Answered with Twelve Little Boxes

Eileen Young

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Jesus Answered with Twelve Little Boxes tells the story of Eileen Youngs life as a single parent with two children. She writes about the true experiences and challenges that she and her children faced. During this period in their lives, they experienced humbling and stressful events, but they also felt the hope that having Jesus in their lives brought to them. His love made it possible for them to go on and to have joyful and successful lives. Even during the worst times, they believed in Jesus and knew that He was there for them.Following Eileens divorce, they experienced very tough times. As Christmas drew near, she had no job and no prospects for one; whats more, unbeknownst to her children, she faced losing the family car and being evicted from their home. Faith carried them through, however, because they focused on what they were grateful for and their future hopes and dreams. It was from that strong faith that the gift of the twelve little boxes was borna gift that her children would cherish for the rest of their lives. From that Christmas came a family tradition that lives on today.Jesus Answered with Twelve Little Boxes is a story of courage and an unshakable faith in Jesus that makes all things possible.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie

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• Publié par: Inspiring Voices
• Date de parution: 19 novembre 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781462408245
• Langue: English

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JESUS ANSWERED WITH TWELVE LITTLE BOXES
Eileen Young


 
Copyright © 2013 Eileen Young.
 
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ISBN: 978-1-4624-0823-8 (sc)
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2013920832
 
 
Inspiring Voices rev. date: 11/15/2013

CONTENTS
Chapter 1
The Big “D”
Chapter 2
Moving To Another State
Chapter 3
Jobs, Jobs, Where Are The Jobs?
Chapter 4
A Drive To The Lake
Chapter 5
Car Repossession And An Eviction Notice? Are You Kidding Me?
Chapter 6
12 Days Of Christmas
Chapter 7
The Plan
Chapter 8
Jesus Answered With “12 Little Boxes”
Chapter 9
The Tradition
Chapter 10
Excerpts From Heather’s Written Paper “12 Little Boxes”
Chapter 11
After The Storm Comes Morning
Chapter 12
Second Generation Tradition
Chapter 13
This Is My Prayer

CHAPTER 1
The Big “D”
As a divorced woman I felt like I had a capitol D on my forehead. I did not want the divorce and certainly did not know what to do afterward. I found myself asking, “Why is this happening to us?” In my church affiliation, there were limits on what I could do since becoming divorced. My family was incomplete, my ministry was incomplete and responsibilities I once shared with a husband were now mine. Now everything was my responsibility. It was a little frightening. Well, I confess it was scary. God knew what and how I needed to learn—and believe me, I had a lot to learn. Living through an experience is a good teacher, of course, but I would rather learn by hearing about it.