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Book SynopsisJohann Christoph Arnold tells stories about real men and women dealing with adversity. Their difficulties - which range from extreme to quite ordinary and universal - resonate with readers, offering a challenge, but also comfort and encouragement
Trade ReviewArnold's book, Cries from the Heart offers the reader a wonderful insight into the compassion and sensitivity that are the hallmarks of the Christian faith tradition. --Alex J. Brunett, Archbishop Emeritus of Seattle
Cries from the Heart is written by someone who knows heartache and what life is like on the other side. By teaching us to pray, and how to trust prayer, Arnold embraces our despair and restores our confidence. --Rev. Donna Schaper, author, Shelter for the Spiritually Homeless
Cries from the Heart offers a simple but profound gift--a word of hope. --John Dear, SJ, author, Living Peace
Table of Contentsto the reader foreword by Robert Coles 1. searching – God finds an atheist 2. finding – is someone really there? 3. believing – even when children die? 4. universality – call it what you will 5. god’s messengers – angels at work 6. emotional suffering – when you can’t pray 7. illness – where the doctor leaves off 8. despair – talking to a wall 9. attitude – thank God I’m not like that! 10. reverence – meet your maker 11. letting go – my will be done 12. remorse – when you’ve messed up 13. protection – alive to tell it 14. selflessness – someone needs you 15. service – words are not enough 16. contemplation – be quiet and listen 17. worship – giving thanks in a death camp 18. unity – divided we fall 19. marriage – unlocking horns 20. unanswered prayer – isn’t “no” an answer? 21. miracles – what do you expect? 22. prayer in daily life – keeping the faith 23. faithfulness – one thing never changes
