Perhaps something has happened to you, the thing that "only happens to other people." Cancer, broken relationships, job loss. Or maybe there's a hurt that won't go away. Abuse, betrayal, disappointment. Are you trapped in your pain? This book cracks open a door to hope that may seem out of reach today.

In this selection of true stories, Michael Branch demonstrates how everyday life can point us to the one true source of healing and hope. Whether gathered from his own struggles, others' hurts, chance encounters, or moments with silly kids, each story helps put life into...