{"product_id":"waiting-to-bloom-9781641407267","title":"Waiting to Bloom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eCome to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.\" Matthew 11:28\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis scripture reference appears light and encouraging when first read, but how does it stand up to the challenges of real life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when you have faced challenges and find yourself asking, \"Where are you God?\" or \"How long must I wait?\" or even \"Why aren't you listening?\" Many of us have been faced with questioning if we can really depend on a God that we cannot see, including the author of \u003cem\u003eWaiting to Bloom\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e After experiencing multiple heartbreaks and difficulties from early childhood on, Kathleen finds herself doubting that a life without confusion and pain could really exist. Locked within her man-made cage of isolation, she finds she is able to tackle worldly obstacles while maintaining a safe distance from opening herself up to additional pain and hurt - but these safety measures carry a heavy burden emotionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesiring to be free, she begins on a journey to find lasting joy, happiness, and the possibility of learning to trust. Follow along as Kathleen's life journey continues with multiple unforeseen twists and turns and a growing wonder: Will life always be based on fear, pain, and brokenness?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Kathleen as she opens her heart, shares her story, and reveals what she has learned about fear, trust, and the one true answer to her pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/26\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781641407267\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Kathleen M. Holden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36664110907548,"sku":"9781641407267","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_4fcf23a4-8cbb-4c66-821c-d81da29609e7.jpg?v=1603905789","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/waiting-to-bloom-9781641407267","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}