RESTORED
RECONNECTING LIFE’S BROKEN PIECES
With a voice of empathy, wit, and vulnerability, Cindy Brinker Simmons will walk you through practical tools and biblical truths that will reconnect you to God, others, and yourself. Restored’s message is for anyone who needs:
- a fresh infusion of hope
- a gentle reminder of God’s love and goodness
- a healthy dose of inspiring thought and strength to persevere
- a helpful roadmap to move forward and experience God’s plan and purpose
- an effective way to reconcile and strengthen relationships
Restored will help you choose joy in the midst of heartache and hardship. You will be encouraged!
About The Book
Cindy’s prayer as you lean in with her through the pages of Restored is that you will be filled with hope, joy, and wholeness even if you feel pummeled with life's two-by-fours right now.
Sometimes you are at the end of yourself and hanging on by a thread.
Even after crushing heartbreaks, broken relationships, or challenging situations, God is at work...always. His outrageous grace never forsakes you and seeks your rescue and redemption. The truths shared in Restored will help you move forward even in those times of doubt, disbelief, and discouragement. God is to always be trusted.
What other people have to say about Restored
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Chapter 4: Restoring Community
Life is relational. You are not meant to go through it alone. You need the encouragement, support, and strength of others to celebrate life and to be carried when it is too hard. Community ushers in hope, joy, and security. Everyone needs to belong somewhere! Let's discover how to make that happen.
Chapter 5: Restoring Relationships
Relationships can be fragile. They can be broken through offensive actions, poor decisions, and careless conduct. Damaged relationships need to be reconciled. The tool is forgiveness, which is at the very heart of the Gospel. Whether you need to ask for forgiveness, forgive others, or forgive yourself, forgiveness needs to be complete to restore derailed relationships. Learn how to repair grievances and to experience the joy and freedom found in reconciliation.
Chapter 6: Restoring Compassion
You are called to serve others and reach out to those in need. Assigning yourself to take the initiative and to show up to comfort the afflicted is a great source of encouragement and hope to those in fragile places. Such acts of mercy and compassion mimic God's love for humanity. Not sure how to be present to comfort those suffering? Let's help direct your steps.
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About The Author
Cindy Brinker Simmons is an author, businesswoman, and philanthropist who cares deeply about helping people in the middle of life’s challenges. She is a living, breathing champion of joy. Cindy’s victory in overcoming the sorrow of multiple personal losses provides comfort and hope to those struggling through life’s most difficult trials. For years, she has walked alongside hurting people to encourage and help them confidently press forward, choose joy, and trust God, no matter the circumstances. Cindy lost her beloved husband, Bob, to cancer in 2005. She has an adult son, William.