The Blessing of Adversity

by Black, Barry C., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781414326801
• ISBN10: 1414326807
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-03-01
• Publisher: Tyndale Momentum

Summary

Most people see trouble as something negative and seek to avoid it whenever possible. But what if it's those troubles that actually lead to greater blessing and purpose? In The Blessing of Adversity, a retired U.S. Navy admiral and the 62nd chaplain of the U.S. Senate distills the wisdom gained from thirty years as a counselor, theologian, and psychologist. Barry Black offers a blueprint for removing the sting of life's trials, showing us how to let God use our pain for his glory by blessing others-and how that can actually help heal our own pain. Drawing on Scripture and his own experiences as a counselor and chaplain to some of the most powerful people in the world, Black teaches us how to deal with seasons of God's apparent silence, offers techniques for staying encouraged in the middle of life's storms, and shows how to find advantages in adversity.

Author Biography

Barry C. Black has served as chaplain of the U.S. Senate since 2003. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 27 years in the military, ending his service as chief of Navy chaplains and a two-star admiral. While in the Navy, he ministered to members of the military and their families throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. His military decorations include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit Medal, and two Defense Meritorious Service Medals. He is also the author of From the Hood to the Hill: A Story of Overcoming.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
Mastering the Basics
Celebrate Your Troubles	p. 3
Trust GodÆs Plan	p. 11
Meet the Challenges of Dark Days	p. 19
Restore Broken Walls	p. 25
Benefit from Brokenness	p. 35
Refuse to Waste Suffering	p. 45
Accept the Inevitability of Trouble	p. 53
Win by Waiting	p. 73
Bring Blessings from Pain	p. 85
Live the Blessed Life	p. 97
Face LifeÆs Pressures with Faith	p. 109
Deal with GodÆs Silence	p. 119
Use It or Lose It	p. 127
Master Your Life Map	p. 141
Find Satisfaction	p. 151
Master the Spiritual Disciplines	p. 159
Avoiding the Sources of Trouble
Tame Your Temptations	p. 173
Win over Worry	p. 181
Find Gain in Your Pain	p. 187
Endure the Test	p. 197
Gain by Losing	p. 205
Turning your Adversity into Advantage
Supersize Your Faith	p. 217
Build a Storm-Proof Life	p. 225
A Final Word	p. 237
Notes	p. 239
About the Author	p. 241
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