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Peace & Hope in Crisis
From Recovery to Restoration: 60 Meditations for Finding Peace & Hope in Crisis
Discover your surpassing peace and surest hope in crisis in sixty gospel-centered meditations.
Natural disaster or relational disaster, broken body or broken marriage, job loss or loss of a loved one….Crisis thrusts us into a season of healing and recovery. The journey of recovery can arouse many shock, fear, anxiety, doubt, agony, anger. Into this place of strife and sorrow, Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage gives compelling reasons to God has written a story that takes us from recovery to full restoration. Each meditation contains Scripture, prayer, a relevant meditation, reflection questions, and suggested music.
If you long to know the restoration hope that awaits beyond recovery, you need this book.
ADVANCE fragments our ability to think and make good choices. Far too often, we try to overcome the fragmentation by long winded words that only burden us with tasks that we can no more carry than run with a broken leg. What I need, and Elizabeth Turnage offers with brilliant simplicity and wisdom, is perspective that cuts to the chase and grounds me in what I know to be true. This life-giving devotional will offer you hope without denying the depths of the struggle. It will free your heart to be with Jesus.
DAN AND BECKY ALLENDER, FOUNDERS OF THE ALLENDER CENTER FOR TRAUMA AND ABUSE, AND FOUNDING PRESIDENT OF THE SEATTLE SCHOOL FOR THEOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY
To recover is to return to normal. But what is normal? Because our lives are bruised and broken by the Fall we know deep down, that is an unrealistic target. Elizabeth Turnage yet again invites fellow sufferers to be nourished daily by doses of life-giving gospel truths. She encourages her readers to set their sights beyond a temporal cure or easy solution—Christ-likeness.
KAREN HODGE, COORDINATOR OF WOMEN’S MINISTRIES FOR THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA (PCA)AUTHOR OF LIFE-TAKER TO LIFE-GIVER AND LIFE-GIVING LEADERSHIP
When the storms of life crash into our lives, the devastation left behind is often overwhelming. Recovery and healing is slow and arduous. Elizabeth Turnage's devotional is for all those laboring toward recovery. From Recovery to Restoration is a hope-filled, gospel-laced, and Christ-exalting book which invites us into God's story of redemption and helps us see how he is at work to redeem and restore all things, even the aftermath of our personal losses, heartaches, and trials.
CHRISTINA FOX, WRITER, COUNSELOR, SPEAKER, AUTHOR OF A HEART SET A JOURNEY TO HOPE THROUGH THE PSALMS OF LAMENT
Having personally known real crisis, both surviving Hurricane Katrina and Stage four colon cancer, I found that Elizabeth Turnage’s thoughtful book perfectly captures the landscape of loss after devastating personal events, as she guides the reader through these difficult times to courage, peace, hope and the eventual restoration of all things.
JAMIE ATEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HUMANITARIAN DISASTER INSTITUTE, AUTHOR OF A WALKING DISASTER
Whether it be in the midst of physical pain, addiction, abandonment, abuse, or habitual sin, Elizabeth will redirect your gaze over and over through scripture to meditate not on the gaping hole of your loss, but on the relentless pursuit of Jesus's love. From Recovery to Restoration is full of encouragement, practical steps, and reminders of the truth of God’s faithfulness where trauma and tragedy have dominated. If pain has seemingly stolen some or all of your hope in the gospel, this is the book for you.
HOPE BLANTON AND CHRISTINE GORDON, AUTHORS, AT HIS FEET STUDIES,
Natural disaster or relational disaster, broken body or broken marriage, job loss or loss of a loved one….Crisis thrusts us into a season of healing and recovery. The journey of recovery can arouse many shock, fear, anxiety, doubt, agony, anger. Into this place of strife and sorrow, Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage gives compelling reasons to God has written a story that takes us from recovery to full restoration. Each meditation contains Scripture, prayer, a relevant meditation, reflection questions, and suggested music.
If you long to know the restoration hope that awaits beyond recovery, you need this book.
ADVANCE fragments our ability to think and make good choices. Far too often, we try to overcome the fragmentation by long winded words that only burden us with tasks that we can no more carry than run with a broken leg. What I need, and Elizabeth Turnage offers with brilliant simplicity and wisdom, is perspective that cuts to the chase and grounds me in what I know to be true. This life-giving devotional will offer you hope without denying the depths of the struggle. It will free your heart to be with Jesus.
DAN AND BECKY ALLENDER, FOUNDERS OF THE ALLENDER CENTER FOR TRAUMA AND ABUSE, AND FOUNDING PRESIDENT OF THE SEATTLE SCHOOL FOR THEOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY
To recover is to return to normal. But what is normal? Because our lives are bruised and broken by the Fall we know deep down, that is an unrealistic target. Elizabeth Turnage yet again invites fellow sufferers to be nourished daily by doses of life-giving gospel truths. She encourages her readers to set their sights beyond a temporal cure or easy solution—Christ-likeness.
KAREN HODGE, COORDINATOR OF WOMEN’S MINISTRIES FOR THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA (PCA)AUTHOR OF LIFE-TAKER TO LIFE-GIVER AND LIFE-GIVING LEADERSHIP
When the storms of life crash into our lives, the devastation left behind is often overwhelming. Recovery and healing is slow and arduous. Elizabeth Turnage's devotional is for all those laboring toward recovery. From Recovery to Restoration is a hope-filled, gospel-laced, and Christ-exalting book which invites us into God's story of redemption and helps us see how he is at work to redeem and restore all things, even the aftermath of our personal losses, heartaches, and trials.
CHRISTINA FOX, WRITER, COUNSELOR, SPEAKER, AUTHOR OF A HEART SET A JOURNEY TO HOPE THROUGH THE PSALMS OF LAMENT
Having personally known real crisis, both surviving Hurricane Katrina and Stage four colon cancer, I found that Elizabeth Turnage’s thoughtful book perfectly captures the landscape of loss after devastating personal events, as she guides the reader through these difficult times to courage, peace, hope and the eventual restoration of all things.
JAMIE ATEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HUMANITARIAN DISASTER INSTITUTE, AUTHOR OF A WALKING DISASTER
Whether it be in the midst of physical pain, addiction, abandonment, abuse, or habitual sin, Elizabeth will redirect your gaze over and over through scripture to meditate not on the gaping hole of your loss, but on the relentless pursuit of Jesus's love. From Recovery to Restoration is full of encouragement, practical steps, and reminders of the truth of God’s faithfulness where trauma and tragedy have dominated. If pain has seemingly stolen some or all of your hope in the gospel, this is the book for you.
HOPE BLANTON AND CHRISTINE GORDON, AUTHORS, AT HIS FEET STUDIES,
146 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 14, 2020
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About the author
Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage
14 books26 followersElizabeth Turnage is a writer, story coach, and teacher. She founded Living Story to help people learn, live, and love the gospel. She is the author of The Waiting Room: 60 Meditations for Finding Peace & Hope in a Health Crisis and the Living Story Bible Study Series (P & R), Elizabeth offers gospel-centered resources at her blog, www.elizabethturnage.com.
Elizabeth has been married to orthopedic surgeon Kip Turnage for 36 years. They enjoy spending time with their children, Kirby and Amy Anne Turnage, Jackie and Matt Roelofs, Mary Elizabeth and Caleb Blake, and Robert Turnage. When they are not working or visiting their kids, they enjoy doting on their golden doodle, Rosie, the “best-dog-ever”!
Elizabeth has been married to orthopedic surgeon Kip Turnage for 36 years. They enjoy spending time with their children, Kirby and Amy Anne Turnage, Jackie and Matt Roelofs, Mary Elizabeth and Caleb Blake, and Robert Turnage. When they are not working or visiting their kids, they enjoy doting on their golden doodle, Rosie, the “best-dog-ever”!
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October 22, 2020
I love Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage's devotions. I have shared her last book with two of my favorite mentors who are in the later stages of their life and dealing with their own medical problems. What I especially like about this devotional is the material can be read in a very short period of time but she has suggested Bible passages that relate to the devotional and music. Elizabeth has been through her own trials and God has carried her through and now she is here to minister to you!
September 16, 2020
This book will become a treasured support for me, as one who repeatedly experiences crises of health challenges. Each Scripturally-rich devotional has comforted me, as I am reminded that the Lord is sovereign over all things and will finally restore all things in the end. As believers, this is a sure promise! This is the comforting and fear-removing truth I cling to the most, in my deep suffering. I can endure any crisis with Biblical hope in Christ. This devotional book helps me in my daily need for redemptive, gospel-centered truth and, as a special bonus of care, the author shares songs that help me to sing truth. I will be giving this book as gifts to many others in crisis.
November 9, 2021
Finding good devotional material is sometimes a struggle. Many books are simplistic/fundamentalist in style and content. On the other extreme are books about crystals and animal spirits and vibes and energy, all very difficult to really connect with. Turnage pulled together a book of 60 meditations focused on the reality of recovery and restoration - not necessarily 12-step Recovery (although it would certain fit), but recovery from illness, loss, hurricanes, bodily function, and grief, and how God works to bring restoration and renewal into our lives. Admittedly, a few of the selections get a little too focused on "the good news of getting to heaven when we die." But most deal with God's promises and strength for today, in the midst of current hardships, and how those promises give up hope amidst the challenges. Turnage speaks from her own experiences, and connects them to Scripture, which made the reflections feel more real and true. I would commend this as a helpful and positive resource to start each morning with a thought of encouragement and hope.
October 9, 2020
How do we live life after a crisis? Normal as we knew it no longer describes our days. Elizabeth Turnage’s book of meditations, Recovery to Restoration, acknowledges the anguish of crisis, then comforts and motivates us to exceed “getting over it” to the point we gain positive change from the experience. Elizabeth extends hope with sure backing from scripture. Each of the sixty meditations include a scripture, a prayer, suggested related readings, a pertinent song, and a thought for reflective journaling. Her personal struggles, research and thought-filled insights go beyond what the doctor ordered for whole healing.
October 24, 2020
This devotional was excellent for those who are going through a long recovery.
Chemo, TBI, slow covid recovery, slow surgical recovery, cancer journey, old age progression, etc.
Elizabeth’s book will also help friends and caretakers by giving you wise words to help your hurting person.
Chemo, TBI, slow covid recovery, slow surgical recovery, cancer journey, old age progression, etc.
Elizabeth’s book will also help friends and caretakers by giving you wise words to help your hurting person.
December 29, 2023
What are you recovering from? A life-threatening illness or injury? The loss of a loved one? A financial setback? Abandonment? Life seems out of control? Uncertainty reigns?
Elizabeth Turnage’s book From Recovery to Restoration was written for such a time as this. Sharing from her personal experiences of pain and loss, Elizabeth writes vulnerably and with vivid word pictures. In this 60-day devotional, covering myriad causes of trauma, you will journey through Scripture for encouragement and hope, connecting with the likes of King David in a dark valley, assured that the Good Shepherd was always with him. Each chapter guides you to personal prayer and reflection. Recovery is possible and restoration becomes reality.
Elizabeth Turnage’s book From Recovery to Restoration was written for such a time as this. Sharing from her personal experiences of pain and loss, Elizabeth writes vulnerably and with vivid word pictures. In this 60-day devotional, covering myriad causes of trauma, you will journey through Scripture for encouragement and hope, connecting with the likes of King David in a dark valley, assured that the Good Shepherd was always with him. Each chapter guides you to personal prayer and reflection. Recovery is possible and restoration becomes reality.
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