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Made for Hope: Discovering Unexpected Gifts in Brokenness

Paperback |English |1733411003 | 9781733411004

Made for Hope: Discovering Unexpected Gifts in Brokenness

Paperback |English |1733411003 | 9781733411004
Overview

How do you survive when life falls apart?

Life can change in an instant. Sara Ward understands this deeply.

In less than forty-eight hours, her world is turned upside down by two devastating tragedies. The heartbreaking loss of her child forces her to wrestle with difficult questions:

How will I survive this? Can anything good come out of brokenness?

As she searches for answers, she discovers a new purpose and a life-changing realization. From the worst pain, beautiful gifts can emerge.

Made for Hope shows us what God has to offer in the midst of our brokenness as we grasp to make it through a difficult season.

A heartfelt and vulnerable story, it provides hope for those who have gone through grief and loss.

Made for Hope offers us:

  • fifteen unexpected gifts we can find in brokenness, no matter the circumstances
  • inspiration to rediscover hope, joy, peace, and redemption in our pain
  • validation for all those who have grieved the death of a loved one or a dream unrealized
  • hope that God can take our worst tragedies and give us surprising gifts

Made for Hope: Discovering Unexpected Gifts in Brokenness reminds us of timeless truths and enduring hope.

Made for Hope is your go-to guide for grieving friends or yourself.

Can anything good come out of brokenness? shows us what God has to offer in the midst of our brokenness as we grasp to make it through a difficult season. offers us: s reminds us of timeless truths and enduring hope. is your go-to guide for grieving friends or yourself.
ISBN: 1733411003
ISBN13: 9781733411004
Author: Sara R. Ward
Publisher: Poets & Saints Publishing
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2019-10-29
Language: English
PageCount: 285
Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.72 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 12.96 ounces

How do you survive when life falls apart?

Life can change in an instant. Sara Ward understands this deeply.

In less than forty-eight hours, her world is turned upside down by two devastating tragedies. The heartbreaking loss of her child forces her to wrestle with difficult questions:

How will I survive this? Can anything good come out of brokenness?

As she searches for answers, she discovers a new purpose and a life-changing realization. From the worst pain, beautiful gifts can emerge.

Made for Hope shows us what God has to offer in the midst of our brokenness as we grasp to make it through a difficult season.

A heartfelt and vulnerable story, it provides hope for those who have gone through grief and loss.

Made for Hope offers us:

  • fifteen unexpected gifts we can find in brokenness, no matter the circumstances
  • inspiration to rediscover hope, joy, peace, and redemption in our pain
  • validation for all those who have grieved the death of a loved one or a dream unrealized
  • hope that God can take our worst tragedies and give us surprising gifts

Made for Hope: Discovering Unexpected Gifts in Brokenness reminds us of timeless truths and enduring hope.

Made for Hope is your go-to guide for grieving friends or yourself.

Can anything good come out of brokenness? shows us what God has to offer in the midst of our brokenness as we grasp to make it through a difficult season. offers us: s reminds us of timeless truths and enduring hope. is your go-to guide for grieving friends or yourself.
Editorial Reviews


Sara's bravery and honesty in telling her story make Made for Hope a compelling and impactful read. As a personal friend of Sara's, who already knew most of these stories before reading the book, I still couldn't put it down! It was that well-written and moving! Sara's expression of her own heartbreak, joy, growth, and faith challenged and encouraged me in my own life and faith. -Christy Cabe, author, Brownie Crumbs and Other Life Morsels and If Only It Were a Piece of Cake


So many times, stories about loss leave us despondent and fearful. Sara and Sam's journey with their son, Silas, is a reflection of grace and soulful resilience. What a joy to hear their testimony as a song of victory and not merely a test of survival. As readers, you will be blessed by the beautiful authenticity of emotion, expressed through a young couple's pursuit of God's calling to live in family. -Dr. Sherilyn Emberton, President, Huntington University


Made for Hope tells an achingly beautiful story full of twists, turns, and tragedies and one woman's fierce determination to discover God in every unexpected place. Through her vulnerable storytelling and as one who understands pain and brokenness, Sara Ward comes alongside the reader as a guide who points us to the one true guide we have in Jesus and encourages us to see that we are made for hope. -Kristin Vanderlip, author, Life Worth Living: A Daily Growth Journal


This book is a gift to anyone who reads it. I cried alongside Sara in her pain and rejoiced in her blessings and victories! Her words were so beautifully crafted that I didn't want to put the book down. Not only is this story a work of art, it pulls at every emotion you have. Made For Hope is the perfect example of how God uses all things for good. -Vanessa Luu, author, You Don't Have to be Perfect


Sara Ward's comforting and gentle style carries you through the heartbreak of a profound loss, but just as gently she lifts your gaze toward hope found in new chapters of her life, and even more importantly, in Jesus and his promises of a joyous tomorrow. This beautifully written book will be an incredible encouragement to many who read it and share in Sara's story. -Jeff Jacobson, author, I Have (Had) Enough: Memoirs of Abundance in Fatherhood, Friendship, and Faith and So I Go Now: Following After the Jesus of Our Day.


In sharing her "before and after" stories, Sara weaves a tapestry of how relationships, nature, and God's Word fit together. Whether you are going through tough times or wanting to come alongside someone who is, this book is eye-opening. -Twyla Lee, LCSW, social work educator, Intentional Relationships co-consultant and speaker


Through this modern-day Job story, Sara helps us to realize that even in life's darkest valleys we were made for hope! -Julie Rupp, podcast host, Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders


Made for Hope is a story that weaves us through life's most bitter and joyous events. Sara's extraordinary gift for storytelling allows us to face our own fears and realize that we, too, are made for hope. -Lori Clounie, blogger, Only God


Authenticity. Sara tells her story with vulnerable authenticity. She brings you with her as she journeys through loss, heartbreak, grief, joy and hope. A great validation for all those who have grieved the death of a loved one or a dream unrealized and a wonderful tribute to her son, Silas. Prepare to be blessed. -Jane Munk, MA, MBA, founder of Kerith Brook Retreats for Grieving Adults


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  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

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  • Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
  • Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
  • No additional fees and charges.

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The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.

Estimated delivery times:

  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
  • Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days

Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

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All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
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You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

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Overview

How do you survive when life falls apart?

Life can change in an instant. Sara Ward understands this deeply.

In less than forty-eight hours, her world is turned upside down by two devastating tragedies. The heartbreaking loss of her child forces her to wrestle with difficult questions:

How will I survive this? Can anything good come out of brokenness?

As she searches for answers, she discovers a new purpose and a life-changing realization. From the worst pain, beautiful gifts can emerge.

Made for Hope shows us what God has to offer in the midst of our brokenness as we grasp to make it through a difficult season.

A heartfelt and vulnerable story, it provides hope for those who have gone through grief and loss.

Made for Hope offers us:

  • fifteen unexpected gifts we can find in brokenness, no matter the circumstances
  • inspiration to rediscover hope, joy, peace, and redemption in our pain
  • validation for all those who have grieved the death of a loved one or a dream unrealized
  • hope that God can take our worst tragedies and give us surprising gifts

Made for Hope: Discovering Unexpected Gifts in Brokenness reminds us of timeless truths and enduring hope.

Made for Hope is your go-to guide for grieving friends or yourself.

Can anything good come out of brokenness? shows us what God has to offer in the midst of our brokenness as we grasp to make it through a difficult season. offers us: s reminds us of timeless truths and enduring hope. is your go-to guide for grieving friends or yourself.
ISBN: 1733411003
ISBN13: 9781733411004
Author: Sara R. Ward
Publisher: Poets & Saints Publishing
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2019-10-29
Language: English
PageCount: 285
Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.72 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 12.96 ounces

How do you survive when life falls apart?

Life can change in an instant. Sara Ward understands this deeply.

In less than forty-eight hours, her world is turned upside down by two devastating tragedies. The heartbreaking loss of her child forces her to wrestle with difficult questions:

How will I survive this? Can anything good come out of brokenness?

As she searches for answers, she discovers a new purpose and a life-changing realization. From the worst pain, beautiful gifts can emerge.

Made for Hope shows us what God has to offer in the midst of our brokenness as we grasp to make it through a difficult season.

A heartfelt and vulnerable story, it provides hope for those who have gone through grief and loss.

Made for Hope offers us:

  • fifteen unexpected gifts we can find in brokenness, no matter the circumstances
  • inspiration to rediscover hope, joy, peace, and redemption in our pain
  • validation for all those who have grieved the death of a loved one or a dream unrealized
  • hope that God can take our worst tragedies and give us surprising gifts

Made for Hope: Discovering Unexpected Gifts in Brokenness reminds us of timeless truths and enduring hope.

Made for Hope is your go-to guide for grieving friends or yourself.

Can anything good come out of brokenness? shows us what God has to offer in the midst of our brokenness as we grasp to make it through a difficult season. offers us: s reminds us of timeless truths and enduring hope. is your go-to guide for grieving friends or yourself.
Editorial Reviews


Sara's bravery and honesty in telling her story make Made for Hope a compelling and impactful read. As a personal friend of Sara's, who already knew most of these stories before reading the book, I still couldn't put it down! It was that well-written and moving! Sara's expression of her own heartbreak, joy, growth, and faith challenged and encouraged me in my own life and faith. -Christy Cabe, author, Brownie Crumbs and Other Life Morsels and If Only It Were a Piece of Cake


So many times, stories about loss leave us despondent and fearful. Sara and Sam's journey with their son, Silas, is a reflection of grace and soulful resilience. What a joy to hear their testimony as a song of victory and not merely a test of survival. As readers, you will be blessed by the beautiful authenticity of emotion, expressed through a young couple's pursuit of God's calling to live in family. -Dr. Sherilyn Emberton, President, Huntington University


Made for Hope tells an achingly beautiful story full of twists, turns, and tragedies and one woman's fierce determination to discover God in every unexpected place. Through her vulnerable storytelling and as one who understands pain and brokenness, Sara Ward comes alongside the reader as a guide who points us to the one true guide we have in Jesus and encourages us to see that we are made for hope. -Kristin Vanderlip, author, Life Worth Living: A Daily Growth Journal


This book is a gift to anyone who reads it. I cried alongside Sara in her pain and rejoiced in her blessings and victories! Her words were so beautifully crafted that I didn't want to put the book down. Not only is this story a work of art, it pulls at every emotion you have. Made For Hope is the perfect example of how God uses all things for good. -Vanessa Luu, author, You Don't Have to be Perfect


Sara Ward's comforting and gentle style carries you through the heartbreak of a profound loss, but just as gently she lifts your gaze toward hope found in new chapters of her life, and even more importantly, in Jesus and his promises of a joyous tomorrow. This beautifully written book will be an incredible encouragement to many who read it and share in Sara's story. -Jeff Jacobson, author, I Have (Had) Enough: Memoirs of Abundance in Fatherhood, Friendship, and Faith and So I Go Now: Following After the Jesus of Our Day.


In sharing her "before and after" stories, Sara weaves a tapestry of how relationships, nature, and God's Word fit together. Whether you are going through tough times or wanting to come alongside someone who is, this book is eye-opening. -Twyla Lee, LCSW, social work educator, Intentional Relationships co-consultant and speaker


Through this modern-day Job story, Sara helps us to realize that even in life's darkest valleys we were made for hope! -Julie Rupp, podcast host, Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders


Made for Hope is a story that weaves us through life's most bitter and joyous events. Sara's extraordinary gift for storytelling allows us to face our own fears and realize that we, too, are made for hope. -Lori Clounie, blogger, Only God


Authenticity. Sara tells her story with vulnerable authenticity. She brings you with her as she journeys through loss, heartbreak, grief, joy and hope. A great validation for all those who have grieved the death of a loved one or a dream unrealized and a wonderful tribute to her son, Silas. Prepare to be blessed. -Jane Munk, MA, MBA, founder of Kerith Brook Retreats for Grieving Adults


Books - New and Used

The following guidelines apply to books:

  • New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
  • Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

Shipping Fees

  • Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
  • Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
  • No additional fees and charges.

Delivery Times

The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.

Estimated delivery times:

  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
  • Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days

Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


Shipping Cost


We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

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