The Other Side of the Tapestry

Book excerpt: Her parents' suicides. Disappointment. Shattered dreams. Chronic health problems. Depression. Grief. Loss. Author Maureen Longnecker knows firsthand the pain caused by these harshest of life's trials. In The Other Side of the Tapestry, Maureen recounts God's faithful love as she wrestled with the intense emotions and theological questions of her physical, mental, and spiritual journey. Offering no simple answers, Maureen weaves scriptural truths with personal experience that will encourage you to place your trust in the loving faithfulness of God, even when faced with agony and tragedy. "Maureen's story is more than a firsthand account of tragedy, trials, and turmoil. Immersed in Scripture, it is the story of a family's agonizing journey and God's unending faithfulness in life's darkest hours. Maureen reminds us that a broken heart is not healed by explanations-it's healed by God's love and the promises in His Word." -Jennifer Sands, author, speaker, and 9/11 widow