04759cam a2200493 4500 791006206 TxAuBib 20230504120000.0 ||||||s2022||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781954201064 1954201060 807ed8be-5ec5-4062-9adf-1fa0f1220d37 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 8862724 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Hundley, Mandisa Lynn. Out of the Dark [Libby Audiobook] : My Journey Through the Shadows to Find God's Joy. K-LOVE Books, 2022. Format: OverDrive OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, Filesize: 162MB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Listen, Filesize: 162MB. Faith as the only instrument to face difficulties. Trust in God to find hope and healing in the dark. Understand that the trials of life have a purpose. The trials of bad times to find the joy of God. God's purpose for our lives is proof of faith. The moments of darkness are overcome by God. Self-love as a symbol of life in Christ. A life of joy and freedom with Christ. Empathy in the dark moments of others. The hope of a better tomorrow. Difficult situations in life. The absence of God. HTML:Grammy award-winning music artist Mandisa tells an inspiring story of peaks and valleys, trials and joys, wins and losses. Through her gripping narrative, she shows that our choice to trust God can not only overcome our need to understand why bad things happen, but can help us to embrace a life of joy and freedom. Out of the Dark is Mandisa's exploration of the journey she's taken from when she first became a Christian, to her rise as an American Idol finalist and receiving multiple Grammy and Dove Award nominations, as well as the dark and challenging times she experienced along the way. She writes personally and openly about the hardships she has faced and the way she felt betrayed by God, but also about how God has brought her out of the valley into His glorious light. Along the way, she also shares her struggles in learning how to love her body and care for her health. Just as Mandisa's Grammy-award winning song "Overcomer" was topping the Contemporary Christian Music charts, her friend for whom "Overcomer" had been written passed away. After losing this close friend to cancer, despite months of prayers on her behalf, Mandisa descended into depression, isolating herself and turning to her familiar friend, food, for comfort. Throughout Out of the Dark, Mandisa uses her experiences to address the following themes: <li>The pain of grief and loss</li> <li>Surviving abuse</li> <li>Embracing true beauty and a healthy body image</li> <li>Coping with severe depression</li> <li>Healthy―and disordered―eating</li> <li>The role of faith in hope and healing</li> <li>Letting go of shame</li> <li>Following your unique calling and passion</li> <li>How friends and family are crucial for healing</li> <li>The challenges of 2020, including protecting mental and emotional health while navigating a public health crisis; quarantining; and coping with racial injustice</li> <li>Trusting God daily for hope and healing</li> In the darkness, Mandisa knew God was there ― but she wondered if she could trust Him. Even at her lowest point where she saw no human way forward, God was at work, powerfully redeeming her story and calling her out of the dark. Mandisa tells her story with warmth and vulnerability, challenging us all to focus on God's purpose for our lives, surround ourselves with friends who will fight for us, and face life's challenges with courage and faith. If you've ever found yourself in a dark place as the result of grief, depression, or loss, Mandisa's story will reassure you that even when you're walking through dark valleys, God can and will lead you on a path to joy and hope.. Religion & Spirituality. Christian Nonfiction. Self-Improvement. Nonfiction. Media Type: Audiobook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2023-05-04 20:00:02. Gosselin, Suzanne. Grant, Natalie. Young, Zakiya. https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=807ed8be-5ec5-4062-9adf-1fa0f1220d37&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=807ed8be-5ec5-4062-9adf-1fa0f1220d37&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Listen) TXLIV