In When God Makes Lemonade, author Don Jacobson has collected real-life stories from around the world that show everyday folks discovering unexpected sweetness in the midst of sour circumstances. Some are funny, others are sobering, and more than a few will bring tears of amazement. But these true stories all have one thing in common: hope.

Stories from people who discover unexpected sweetness in the midst of sour circumstances.

Do you know someone who needs some encouragement? Perhaps that someone is you. In When God Makes Lemonade, author Don Jacobson has collected real-life stories from around the world that show everyday folks discovering unexpected sweetness in the midst of sour circumstances. Some are funny, others are sobering, and more than a few will bring tears of amazement. But these true stories all have one thing in common: hope. There's no question that life gives us "lemons," like issues with health, employment, and relationships. But when those lemons become lemonade, it's as refreshing as a cold drink on a hot summer day. It's true that in life "stuff" happens, but as you'll see in these stories, Lemonade Happens too!

This book was written to inspire God's children of all ages to realize how important it is to trust him. It talks specifically of the struggles one goes through and the solutions to all our struggles—trusting in God! One other important factor is to remain humble and kind. Lastly, the key to eternal life is to put God first! Amen.

How to invite God to step in and break the cycle of dysfunction Elizabeth Oates is no stranger to a dysfunctional family. She may look like the quintessential soccer mom now, but her childhood was full of uncertainty, abandonment, and many very dark days. Without a positive role model, an emotionally stable family member, or a consistent community, she had to forge her way ahead just to survive day to day. It wasn't until she was preparing for a family of her own that she began to learn the lessons that would lead to a more hopeful future for herself, her husband, and her children. Now she shares those lessons with other women struggling to create healthy families despite their own unhealthy family foundations. Through introspective and probing questions, Mending Broken Branches guides the reader to accept her past, understand her present, and find a vision for her future. The interactive design includes space to work through the journaling prompts provided, as well as extra-wide margins for notes of reflection while reading. With the gentle voice of a trusted mentor, Elizabeth encourages and equips women to cultivate strong, flourishing, God-honoring lives, and to break the cycle of dysfunction.

In her inspirational story,God Can Make Lemonade Out of Life's Lemons, Cecelia Miles found herself asking this very question. Why would God choose her baby to be born with a birth defect? Was he testing her faith or teaching her to use it? Find the answer with Cecelia as she documents her daughter Shelby's corrective surgeries, accidents, and difficulties and learns that God's Word holds the key to success. If you're facing a challenge that makes you want to throw in the towel,God Can Make Lemonade Out of Life's Lemonsis the perfect tool to teach you that God can turn those challenges into triumphs. As you read Cecelia's account, you'll learn how to apply biblical wisdom to your problems, and at the end of each chapter, you'll track your spiritual growth in a victory journal. Learn from Cecelia, and let God turn your bitter experiences into sweet lemonade.