Often, the things that make us really examine our faith are the trials that we have to go through. We tend to wonder what God's purpose is and can even rail against the injustice of it all. In this book you will find 12 inspiring stories of Christians who have experienced great trials, each one shows how God remains sovereign and is the one ‘who comforts us in all our troubles' (2 Cor. 1 vs. 4).

• Gwen MacDougall, whose 12-year-old daughter died of cancer.
• Keith Weston, former Chairman of Keswick Convention grows old gracefully.
• Bertie and Pat Johnston, Bertie was a RUC Officer several times targeted.
• Hope Scott lives with a fatal genetic condition in her family.
• Ajith Fernando, working for the Lord in a civil war situation in Sri Lanka.
• Valerie Smith writes about bringing up her autistic daughter.
• Peter Trumper shares his experience of having Multiple Sclerosis.
• Jim and Margaret Prescott tell us of Jim's brush with cancer.
• Rob Hopkins whose parents were diagnosed with dementia.
• Emma Faragher, a young woman with acute back pain.
• Sandy Finlayson has spinabifida.
Effie Lamont grieves after losing her mother, her son and her husband

Irene Howat is an award-winning author who is accomplished writer in writing for children and adults. She has many titles to her name. She is married to a retired minister and they have a grown up family. She is also a talented artist and now stays in Ayrshire, Scotland. She especially enjoys letters from children and replies to all of them!