04/10/2022
Knowing That He Will
--Experiencing God’s Transforming Power
by Janine Hall
Originally published via short articles for a local Midwestern newspaper, this book is reminiscent of wisdom you would encounter from Ann Landers.
Compiled into various sections like “Things Your Mom and Dad Tried to Tell You When You Thought They Didn’t Know Anything,” unveil powerful truth about the importance of character, effort, perspective, and identity.
In later chapters, Janine describes how to navigate loss and devastating circumstances through the loving shelter and strength found within relationship—vertical and horizontal. Both God and friends are vital. Growth--physical, mental, and spiritual elements, permeate the book. One story of a Cherokee grandfather speaking to his son about becoming better or bitter through hardships—depending on which wolf inside his belly was fed, poignantly addressed the importance of one’s response to suffering.
Another theme woven within many of the articles and unpacked with keen insight and experience is that of acknowledging, conquering, and simply helping those who struggle with mental illness—such a timely topic in our culture today!
So, how do we get our childlike wonder back, grow our creativity, and tear down those walls that keep us from living with joy and beauty? Ask Janine—she knows and shares within her pages.
This book is a treasure trove of practical advice and deep wisdom relating to issues common to humanity. Enduring encouragement comes from an author who has seen, experienced, and overcome so much in life. Janine's faith in God and reliance on His gift of teachers, mentors, and friendship are sign posts, guiding us through a dark and broken world…we need relationships, we need one another--and, we all need God.
Karla Brien