Author Maryellen Christmas' new book, 'Stepping Stones in Life' is a faith-based guide to understanding God's plan and using obstacles faced as stepping stones
Recent release "Stepping Stones in Life" from Covenant Books author Maryellen Christmas is a spiritual read detailing the hardships suffered by so many including Christians. With unwavering faith and an openness to welcome God into their hearts, believers may find their struggles have a purpose, to guide them to the next step of their lives.
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CROZIER, Va., July 12, 2022 (Newswire.com) - Maryellen Christmas, a Virginia Prophetess and Evangelist who promotes biblical truths, has completed her new book, "Stepping Stones in Life": a faith-based roadmap for staying the course and keeping faith during hard times.
Christmas shares, "Often, Christians and as non-Christians suffer difficulties and hardships. The severity of different types of attacks may leave the person with feelings of defeat or heartbreak. Tragic situations that are long-lasting may cause someone to give up. At that time, we forget who God is and the power of His Word to sustain and deliver us. God stands waiting for us to come to Him. He is waiting to fulfill a promise: 'Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you' (James 4:8).
"During times of depression and oppression, if you can see whatever your situation or calamity is from a different perspective, a ray of hope may be found. Try not to forget what the Word of God says, 'And we know that all things work together for the good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose' (Romans 8:28).
"It appears that not many things are accomplished in life without some rigor. Convictions may grow deeper toward following and pleasing the Lord. Depending on God increases confidence in God's unfailing power to save and to set free. It can cause a person to develop greater confidence in himself or herself. Also, seeing what God has done in someone's life inspires others who observe the steadfastness of your stand for the Lord, and they could become believers in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Knowing God and seeing what He will do and can do will give you a clearer vision of how much He loves you and cares for you. Whenever you are confronted with a problem, let the Word of God come alive within you, and remember that 'God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble' (Psalm 46:1).
"Live life fully, and when obstacles beset your path, consider it as only one of life's stepping-stones."
Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Maryellen Christmas's new book encourages believers to look at the lives of others who have been affected so positively by the power of prayer to help them to stay true to their faith and keep having hope even during times of struggle.
Readers can purchase "Stepping Stones in Life" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Covenant Books is an international Christian-owned and -operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work that appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.
Source: Covenant Books