If you have ever played an organized sport, you know that to beat your opponent, you not only need to have a good team and proven skills - you also need a game plan or strategy BEFORE you enter the game. The same is true in the "game of life" - especially with regards to those situations that look like they could ruin you financially, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. Some self-help books offer you "prosperity training" or "get-rich-quick schemes", but very few, if any, offer you insight into "how to prepare-for-the-worst" that can happen to you. This book offers a "game plan" in this area of preparing yourself for life-threatening, life-changing situations. Using these principles, God has blessed me to overcome some unsurmountable obstacles: obtaining a doctorate degree with honors after making only "C"s and "D"s in high school; becoming an accomplished Air Traffic Controller with marginal math background training; Recovering from a near-fatal health condition in only three days! How did these things happen? After months of soul-searching to understand it myself, the divine plan was given to me to to share with you. It is simple and has only four parts to it. 1) Develop a "Life Perspective" as soon as you can. 2) Learn to view the situation in its proper perspective. 3) Use all of the knowledge and truth of your Christian faith to see the reality of the present situation in order to take proactive steps to prepare yourself mentally and spiritually to carry you through the "valley of the shadow of death". 4) Stay focused in time of trouble by learning and following the steps of how to deal with the "End of Days" moments.

Hospital intensive care units have changed when and how we die--and not always for the better. The ICU is a new world, one in which once-fatal diseases can be cured and medical treatments greatly enhance our chances of full recovery. But, paradoxically, these places of physical healing can exact a terrible toll, and by focusing on technology rather than humanity, they too often rob the dying of their dignity. By some accounts, the expensive medical treatments provided in ICUs also threaten to bankrupt the nation. In an attempt to give patients a voice in the ICU when they might not otherwise have one, the living will was introduced in 1969, in response to several notorious cases. These documents were meant to keep physicians from ignoring patients' and families' wishes in stressful situations. Unfortunately, despite their aspirations, living wills contain static statements about hypothetical preferences that rarely apply in practice. And they created a process that isn't faithful to who we are as human beings. Further confusing difficult and painful situations, living wills leave patients with the impression that actual communication with their physicians has taken place, when in fact their deepest desires and values remain unaddressed. In this provocative and empathetic book, medical researcher and ICU physician Samuel Morris Brown uses stories from his clinical practice to outline a new way of thinking about life-threatening illness. Brown's approach acknowledges the conflicting emotions we have when talking about the possibility of death and proposes strategies by which patients, their families, and medical practitioners can better address human needs before, during, and after serious illness. Arguing that any solution to the problems of the inhumanity of intensive care must take advantage of new research on the ways human beings process information and make choices, Brown imagines a truly humane ICU. His manifesto for reform advocates wholeness and healing for people facing life-threatening illness.

I Walked Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death began as a journal to help the author cope with the loss of her older sibling. As she began to heal from this, she was faced with several other losses in a very short amount of time. Overcome with grief, Vickie took a strong look at her life and the path she had chosen. Walk with her down this path of healing and see how she overcomes grief, depression and loneliness.

On February 6, 2023, eight-year-old Dallin Cunningham, fell from a slide at school and hit his head on the frozen ground. On the evening of the next day, his mother Kathryn sang him lullabies as his soul slipped quietly through the veil. Walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death is her account of what filled those two days: the sorrow, the tears, the decisions, and most importantly, the miracles. It is a witness of the awful inevitability of death, that mountain that looms over this valley of mortality. It is a testimony of the loving mercy of our Savior Jesus Christ, the only one who can warm and guide us when that mountain’s oppressive shadow darkens our path. Through this book, Kathryn Cunningham offers her testimony that in her days of deepest distress, she tested the words of our prophet that we should seek and expect miracles and found they were true. This story will help you see miracles in your own life and losses, and it will strengthen your testimony of the truthfulness of the plan of salvation.

Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and healing with "Through the Valley of Shadows: Navigating Suffering, Embracing Hope, and Finding Restoration." In this deeply moving and insightful exploration, Jules Much guides readers through the complex terrain of human suffering, offering a compassionate and practical approach to finding hope and meaning in life's most challenging moments. Drawing from personal experiences, philosophical insights, and timeless wisdom traditions, "Through the Valley of Shadows" provides: - A nuanced understanding of the nature and purpose of suffering - Practical strategies for cultivating resilience and hope in the face of adversity - Reflections on the role of faith, trust, and surrender in the healing process - Insights into the transformative power of compassion and empathy - Tools for finding meaning and purpose in the midst of pain and uncertainty This book is not just a roadmap for navigating personal struggles, but a call to embrace our shared humanity and the profound connections that can arise from our most difficult experiences. Whether you're grappling with loss, facing a personal crisis, or seeking to support loved ones through challenging times, "Through the Valley of Shadows" offers a beacon of hope and a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Readers will come away from this book with: - A deeper understanding of their own capacity for resilience and growth - Practical tools for cultivating hope and finding meaning in difficult circumstances - A renewed sense of connection to the broader human experience - Inspiration to transform personal struggles into sources of wisdom and compassion " Through the Valley of Shadows" is more than just a book—it's an invitation to embark on a transformative journey of healing, growth, and profound restoration. Let this powerful exploration be your guide to uncovering the strength, wisdom, and hope that resides within you, even in your darkest moments.

Every person's journey through life has seasons of challenge and times of great change. But knowing what scripture says about the true reality of our existence provides us with joy, strength and faith to go through the struggle and rise above it. Read how a man with great faith journeys through a seemingly hopeless situation with peace for the day and great hope for the future. It is not an easy journey, but one well worth the eternal reward. Whatever your situation, you will be challenged and encouraged.

A cancer diagnosis can be shocking and overwhelming, to say the least. But what happens when a husband and wife are both diagnosed with cancers that typically have poor prognoses? Richard and Robin Johnson were the pastors of a rural Colorado church where they were both diagnosed with cancers that would change their lives forever. We all face valley experiences, but how we deal with these situations and experiences will determine the outcome for us, Richard says. We can fall prey to fear, worry and defeat, or we can look to the Lord to help us, to strengthen us, and to become what He desires us to be in the midst of every situation. Through the Valley will encourage you to trust God and live victoriously in whatever you may be going through in this life, for when Jesus is all we have, Jesus is all we need!

A diagnosis of a stage IV cancer is quite a jolt for any family. This is the news that came to Jeff Wisdom, a husband and father in his mid-forties. When the diagnosis of an advanced cancer comes to a family, it can challenge faith and hope. Through the Valley is a biblical-theological reflection on suffering. It details what Scripture says about suffering and what God has promised, both now and in the future. It draws comfort and encouragement from some lessons learned. And it acknowledges and wrestles with some unresolved questions and issues. Jeff's reflections, as one who has endured cancer and chemotherapy, help to bridge Scripture's message and the experience of living with a deadly disease. Excerpts from his wife's journal are included to provide a window into this walk in a dark valley. This book does not address every aspect of the Bible's teaching on suffering, but it makes an important contribution to the topic of the suffering that comes seemingly unexplained as the result of living in a fallen world.