Storm Clouds of Blessings

True Stories of Ordinary People Finding Hope and Strength in Times of Trouble

by Janice M. Cappucci
Foreword by Steve Saint

How is it that some people emerge from hard times stronger, more compassionate, wiser, and full of peace? “When we see people like that,” says Janice Cappucci, the author of Storm Clouds of Blessings, “we wonder what God did in their faith walk to enable them to not just persevere, but be a source of hope and strength to others. As a biblical counselor,* I often wished I could capture their stories and share them with every weary, discouraged soul who came in for counseling.”

That’s the essence of Storm Clouds of Blessings, a collection of uplifting, engaging, real-life stories about ordinary people coming to see— in a deeper, life-transforming way— that the God of hope, the God of all comfort, is present, that He cares more than we can imagine, and that He is working to refine us like gold.

* Janice Cappucci is a member of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Storm Clouds of Blessings will captivate, encourage, edify, and strengthen you for your walk.

Endorsements

“The stories Janice has collected in Storm Clouds of Blessings ring with this truth: pain need not lead to despair or bitterness. Our ever-wavering, ever-rebellious hearts would have us believe otherwise, but God has something much sweeter for you—something lovely and healing and redemptive.”

Steve Saint, son of Nate Saint, missionary martyr in the Amazon jungle and author of End of the Spear

“I so appreciate the way that Janice uses narratives of God’s people to picture principles from God’s Word. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Storm Clouds of Blessings is worth a thousand books on how Christ brings us hope in life’s hurts.”

Bob Kellemen, PhD, Author of Counseling Under the Cross: How Martin Luther Applied the Gospel to Daily Life

“Proverbs says that ‘He who walks with wise men will be wise.’ Janice has collected the stories of ordinary people who have become wise and grown in their faith through testing. … Read these stories yourself and share them with others so that the saints might be strengthened in their suffering.”

Robert Somerville, Adjunct Professor, The Master’s University, Fellow ACBC, Board Member ACBC, Author of If I’m A Christian Why Am I Depressed?

“What the world calls affliction and disappointment are often, for the follower of Christ, streams of mercy that our great and sovereign God uses to fashion us more and more into the image of his Son. Read these stories and be reminded afresh that the suffering believer can sing joyfully with the psalmist, “It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your ways.” God’s grace is always good, but it’s not always comfortable.”

Jeff Robinson, Senior Editor, The Gospel Coalition

About the Author

Janice M. Cappucci

“The thing I love best,” Janice explains, “is using words to talk about the Word made flesh, and hear other people — like the people in this book — do the same. Even now, when I re-read these stories my heart is filled with worship, seeing the way God comes alongside and fortifies his beloved in their darkest hours.”

Janice enjoys speaking to groups about overcoming adversity and finding joy in a broken world. To inquire about Janice speaking to your group, or to arrange biblical counseling via Facetime or Skype, (or in person, if you live in Indianapolis) click below.

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