Emma Faye Rudkin

Not Part of the Plan

Christian Living

“In a time when self-help books often replace solid biblical teaching, women in today’s culture are taught your inner strength can help you become successful or ‘manifest’ your dreams to reality. The world’s standard says the inability to overcome hard times and disappointments is because we did not work hard enough. Bethany and Kristen’s book reiterates the truth of God: that He is the ultimate source of strength and our source of purpose and joy in the midst of difficult seasons. This book spoke deeply to a lot of wounds and ‘letdowns’ I have had over the years and even to difficulties I am currently dealing with. It points to Jesus over and over as our hope and source of contentment. I am so glad I do not have to handle failings or disappointment by trying to fix myself and ‘do better’ but instead am able to bring all of it to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.”