MORE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE: HOW A CANCER DIAGNOSIS SHATTERED THE BIGGEST LIE IN THE CHURCH AND LED ME TO A PEACE THAT MAKES NO SENSE
What if the most popular thing Christians say to suffering people is actually a lie that is making everything worse?
We’ve all heard the well-meaning platitude: "God won't give you more than you can handle." But when you are sitting in a sterile room waiting for biopsy results, or lying on the bathroom floor at 3:00 AM wondering if you’ll see your children grow up, you know the truth that nobody wants to say out loud: God absolutely gives us more than we can handle. In More Than You Can Handle, author Erin Olson pulls back the curtain on the "neat and tidy" version of Christianity to reveal a God who meets us in the wreckage of a devastating diagnosis.
When triple-positive invasive ductal carcinoma shattered her world, Erin discovered that Christian clichés don't heal—only the presence of a Savior does. This isn't a book about "positive thinking" or a formula to make the pain disappear. Instead, it is a raw, biblically-grounded roadmap for finding a peace that makes zero logical sense while the storm is still raging. Drawing from the lives of Esther, Rahab, David, Mary the mother of Jesus, Paul, and Jesus, Erin provides a spiritual survival guide for anyone facing a "death sentence" or a season of radical uncertainty.
We’ve all heard the well-meaning platitude: "God won't give you more than you can handle." But when you are sitting in a sterile room waiting for biopsy results, or lying on the bathroom floor at 3:00 AM wondering if you’ll see your children grow up, you know the truth that nobody wants to say out loud: God absolutely gives us more than we can handle. In More Than You Can Handle, author Erin Olson pulls back the curtain on the "neat and tidy" version of Christianity to reveal a God who meets us in the wreckage of a devastating diagnosis.
When triple-positive invasive ductal carcinoma shattered her world, Erin discovered that Christian clichés don't heal—only the presence of a Savior does. This isn't a book about "positive thinking" or a formula to make the pain disappear. Instead, it is a raw, biblically-grounded roadmap for finding a peace that makes zero logical sense while the storm is still raging. Drawing from the lives of Esther, Rahab, David, Mary the mother of Jesus, Paul, and Jesus, Erin provides a spiritual survival guide for anyone facing a "death sentence" or a season of radical uncertainty.
SPIRITUAL ORPHANS: A GENERATION IN CRISIS
We are a generation in crisis. Crooked governments, big business, culture, global warming, liberalism, war, refugees… Yet, these are not the blame for the crisis. The root of our problems goes much deeper.
In her book Spiritual Orphans, Erin Olson will show the problems we face are spiritual issues manifesting themselves in the physical. We cannot experience heaven on Earth with so many people disconnected from their heavenly Father. Through real-life experiences, practical application of biblical principles, and soul-searching questions, this book will help you in many ways.
In her book Spiritual Orphans, Erin Olson will show the problems we face are spiritual issues manifesting themselves in the physical. We cannot experience heaven on Earth with so many people disconnected from their heavenly Father. Through real-life experiences, practical application of biblical principles, and soul-searching questions, this book will help you in many ways.
FORGIVENESS - UNFORGIVENESS: REVEALED THROUGH YOUR FRUITS
Forgiveness...it is a hard concept for so many of us. We have a hard time understanding why someone would choose to forgive us, why we need to forgive at times, and for Christians, how Jesus could truly forgive our numerous sins. This ten-week Bible study will evaluate forgiveness and unforgiveness as they relate to the nine attributes of the fruit of the Spirit. Each week, a fruit of the Spirit and its counterpart will be discussed through the lens of Scripture. Prepare to be set free and to rest in true forgiveness.
SIT AT HIS FEET: CHOOSE WHAT IS BETTER
In early 2015, author Erin Olson felt the Spirit calling her to a closer walk with the Lord. As she wrestled with what this meant, she was led to revisit the concept of Lent. Sit at His Feet: Choose What is Better is a result of what Erin was consequently led to write.
Although many churches observe Lent, some have removed this practice altogether, and people have missed out on the opportunity to experience and understand this reverent season. While it is true that followers of Jesus Christ should have a daily, personal relationship with their Savior, certain seasons should cause believers to draw even closer to Him as they prepare to celebrate Him with the world—especially with the unbelieving world.
From reading these daily devotionals interlaced with Scripture and personal stories, Erin hopes the desire to sit at His feet and choose Him increases. Sit at His Feet: Choose What is Better is intended to be a timeless devotional that may be reached for every Lenten season as well as any season the reader may simply need to sit at His feet.
Although many churches observe Lent, some have removed this practice altogether, and people have missed out on the opportunity to experience and understand this reverent season. While it is true that followers of Jesus Christ should have a daily, personal relationship with their Savior, certain seasons should cause believers to draw even closer to Him as they prepare to celebrate Him with the world—especially with the unbelieving world.
From reading these daily devotionals interlaced with Scripture and personal stories, Erin hopes the desire to sit at His feet and choose Him increases. Sit at His Feet: Choose What is Better is intended to be a timeless devotional that may be reached for every Lenten season as well as any season the reader may simply need to sit at His feet.
SIMPLIFY THE SEASON: REDISCOVER CHRIST THROUGH ADVENT
Through the pages of Scripture, the world has experienced the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus. However, every Christmas season, we run at a frantic pace to keep up with the demands of the season instead of simplifying the season to meditate on the anticipation, patience, hope, and revelation of Christ. We need to look back to the past and acknowledge His life and the fact He died for all the sins of the world. We must also look forward with patience, hope, and revelation to His second coming because every single day brings us closer to His glorious return.
Simplify the season this year by making time for your Savior. He is the reason for the season, and He is the One to be celebrated and worshiped. When we make a choice to simplify, we make room in our hearts and lives for His presence. May this simple Advent devotional help you as you pursue Him.
Simplify the season this year by making time for your Savior. He is the reason for the season, and He is the One to be celebrated and worshiped. When we make a choice to simplify, we make room in our hearts and lives for His presence. May this simple Advent devotional help you as you pursue Him.
