Praise Him Anyway: The Blessing Is the Storm
Ten Lessons I Learned about God in Life’s Most Challenging Times
Imprint: Resource Publications
Have you ever faced a storm in life which caused you to question your faith? Have you ever had to reassess whether you unequivocally believe the truths you have fervently proclaimed throughout your life? Praise Him Anyway: The Blessing Is the Storm chronicles the whirlwind of emotions we often experience as we face life's most challenging moments. Reflecting on some of life's biggest storms, this book offers insight into Stephanie Bernard's journey towards a greater understanding of the purpose behind life's difficulties, the lessons we can learn from them, and the power we have through God to overcome. In highlighting the experiences of men and women in the Bible, truths are revealed about the way God uses our trials to move us to a stronger, more lasting faith through a deeper relationship with him. Through examining the ways biblical characters tackle their struggles, we can gain insight into how we should operate when dealing with our own challenges. Praise Him Anyway: The Blessing Is the Storm provides ten lessons learned in the storms to offer comfort, peace, and a declaration of God's unlimited power to carry us through any circumstance.
Stephanie Bernard has spent over twenty years empowering individuals to achieve spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical well-being. She has shared knowledge about God through teaching Bible classes to students from pre-K to college-age and working in the youth, education, and women’s ministries at her church. She has published numerous articles and presented at conferences throughout the United States. She enjoys using her gifts to inspire individuals to grow spiritually and to live their best lives.
“This writing is an exhilarating, compelling must-read for those who are experiencing trials. What a testimony to Stephanie Bernard’s courage, faith, and knowledge of God’s word. The very quiet, faithful spirit of Bernard was able to walk through storms in her life by studying trials that prophets, kings, apostles, and God’s people experienced. This book helps us to praise him anyway.”
—Linda Bradshaw, women’s ministry coordinator, Central Church of Christ
“I would like to thank Stephanie Bernard for pouring her heart and soul into this inspirational manual. I call it a manual because it not only has the ‘how’ but also the ‘why.’ Praise Him Anyway: The Blessing Is the Storm has been a blessing to my life and my ministry. I recommend this book as a morning pick-me-up or something to soothe you before bedtime; it will certainly help you to keep your mind focused on the Lord.”
—Marcus T. Watkins, Senior Minister, Simpson Street Church of Christ