Do you sometimes feel that the odds are stacked against you in your relationships? God is on your side. He can help you to survive in the desert of hardships by bringing you the hope of His life-giving truths.
In this book, internationally known author and speaker Jill Briscoe and her daughter, Judy Golz, examine God’s Word in light of difficult relationships. Focusing on the biblical account of Hagar and Ishmael, the reader is led through the maze of incredible disappointments, pressures, and even abandonment to a safe place that God has prepared.
Written in a personal, conversational style, Desert of Hardship, Water of Hope tackles the toughest issues and show you how God’s Word can help you overcome in the midst of trying times. Each chapter concludes with an application section that will help you practice the biblical principles you’ve learned—either personally or through group study. There are even practical program ideas for your church.
You don’t have to keep wandering in the desert of hardship. Discover the hope God has for you in His Word. Against all odds, you can find peace.
Jill Briscoe has an active speaking and writing ministry that has taken her to many countries. She has written more than 40 books, including study guides, devotional material, poetry, and children's books.
Jill is executive editor of Just Between Us Just Between UsJust Between Us , a magazine of encouragement for ministry wives and women in leadership. She serves on the board of World Relief and Christianity Today, Inc.
A native of Liverpool, England, Jill launched into youth evangelism after becoming a Christian at age 18. She married her husband, Stuart, in 1958, and since then they have ministered together through Telling the Truth Telling the TruthTelling the Truth media ministries at conferences and mission organizations around the world. They reside in suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Stuart completed 30 years of ministry as senior pastor of Elmbrook Church. Both Stuart and Jill now serve Elmbrook as ministers-at-large. They have 3 children, David, Judy, and Peter, and enjoy the blessing of 13 grandchildren.
Jill and Stuart call suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin their home. When they are not traveling, they spend time with their three children, David, Judy and Peter, and thirteen grandchildren.... Show more