Experiencing God’s Presence During Difficult Days
BY SARA CORMANY
From award-winning author Sara Cormany, Even When is a raw and reflective devotional that ushers readers into God’s presence during difficult times and reminds us that even our hardest stories are written by the hand of a good God.
In these uniquely challenging and unprecedented post-pandemic times, the notion that God’s goodness ensures an easy journey has been met by the unfaltering truth that life is hard. It’s not a question of if there will be trials, but when. Sara Cormany knows this reality all too well. However, through personal health complications and family tragedy, she has chosen to believe that Jesus is enough.
Even When beautifully weaves together the inevitability of hard times with the unyielding heart of God’s goodness and inspires readers to experience His presence amid the storm in their lives. Each devotion begins with an “Even when…” statement, followed by a poignant personal story, a Bible verse, and a thought-provoking question that will encourage readers to embrace the truth that God is enough—even in our darkest moments.
This powerful devotional helps readers to:
- Become more comfortable with the difficult truth that life not only can, but will be hard.
- Reflect on where God has shown up in their own hardships.
- Experience God’s goodness while enduring life’s challenges.
- Explore what it looks like to “suffer well” and trust God as Jesus did on the Cross.
- Love God and know God’s love in a fallen world.
Vulnerable and authentic, Even When strikes a universal chord and points readers toward the heart of God’s goodness in even the most challenging of circumstances, knowing that even when life is hard, He is always good.
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Product Details
- Publisher: Dexterity (February 3, 2024)
- Length: 192 pages
- Trade Paper ISBN: 9781947297760
- eBook ISBN: 9781947297777
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- Nonfiction > Christian Living > Devotional
About the Author
SARA CORMANY is a wife, mom, and follower of Jesus. A former speech educator, she has also worked as an editor, ghostwriter, coach, and project manager in the publishing industry. She is an award-winning author and speaker whose days are traced by the grace of a good God. A storyteller at heart, Sara has long had a passion for helping others tell their stories. She also blogs about her experiences with family, chronic illness, grief, and more on her website. Although chronic illness has been part of her life for over twenty years, Sara’s journey is proof that a hard story can still be a good story.
Sara, her husband, and their four children live in Kansas City, Kansas. She has contributed to multiple compilations and collaborative works, including the award-winning She Writes for Him: Stories of Living Hope. Even When is Sara’s first solo title.
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Reviews and Endorsements
“Even When by Sara Cormany is a devotional treasure written with beautiful vulnerability because the author knows the reality of difficult days. We all will face difficulties and her words will help us remember that being brave when life is hard isn’t about our strength, but is all about the love that walks with us through all the difficult days in life.”
—Debbie Alsdorf, Author of Ten Minutes With God, The Faith Dare, and Deeper
“Blunt honesty. Relevant rants. Baring of the soul. Even When is a winner for women everywhere! Sara Cormany’s concern and compassion for others shines through in this devotional. It is chock-full of wisdom, life lessons, tears, fears, giggles and grins. This is a favorite devotional of mine because it makes an impact not just an impression. Thank you, Sara, for standing tall to the call and offering a helping hand so humbly to all of us in need.”
—Tammy Whitehurst, motivational speaker and co-director of the Christian Communicators Conference
“When we get discouraged, when our prayers seem to bounce off the walls, when life overwhelms us from day to day, we need to know that even when life is hard, God is with us, he cares, he loves us, and he will see us through every difficult season. Sara Cormany’s beautiful, personal devotions will encourage readers as they are reminded of God’s faithful presence—no matter the circumstances. I highly recommend Even When.”
—Janet McHenry, speaker and award-winning author of over 25 books, including the upcoming release, Praying Personalities
“Even when life hurts. Even when life steals our breath. Even when we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we have hope and peace and joy and God’s holy presence reminding us of His love and care for us. Sara shares poignant stories from her journey through the upside-down experience of being secure in God’s hands when life spins us around like a never-ending roller coaster. Sara holds out her hand to us and says, “Come with me and experience the depth of a peace like you’ve never known.” You will be moved to laughter and tears as you read her words and then she will turn your eyes to the One who holds us in His hands, even when.”
—Jessica Van Roekel, certified minister and author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything
“Even When is like a cup of cool water, pouring hope and encouragement into the parched places of your soul. These devotions will give you courage as you navigate life’s challenges. If you want to experience God’s presence in powerful ways, add Even When to your must-read list today.”
—Anastasia Corbin, author of Becoming an Intentional Family
“Sara has lived in the land of “even when.” She has learned to be full of grace and joy, “even when.” She also knows firsthand what it looks like to live with uncertainty when life is out of her control. Her 40-Day devotional offers a place, if even for a moment, to step out of the chaos and find words of hope. After just a few pages, my heart found solace, encouragement, and the reminder that I was not alone in my struggles. Even When is an exceptional book for anyone who needs a companion to lead them during a difficult season.”
—Cynthia Cavanaugh, author, speaker, and life coach
