{"title":"Pat Verbal | Authors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat Verbal, MA, former senior manager of publishing and at Joni and Friends, draws from her many years of experience as a director of Christian education and school administrator. She served as managing editor\/contributor for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond Suffering Bible\u003c\/em\u003e, and her other writings include\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife in the Balance, Special Needs Ministry for Children\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond Suffering: A Christian View on Disability Ministry\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-gospel-in-hard-times-for-students-study-guide-with-leaders-notes","title":"The Gospel in Hard Times for Students","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gospel in Hard Times for Students,\u003c\/em\u003e by Joni and Friends, is a faith-bolstering small group resource that illustrates how suffering is a catalyst that can deepen our understanding of God's plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough eight in-depth sessions, This resource points to Jesus, our Good Shepherd, for answers to today's hard questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis study guide includes leader's notes, real-life stories for discussion, biblical application, suggested video clips, and action plans to demonstrate how Jesus identifies with our sorrow. This study guide invites readers to see that how we choose to react and manage hardship has life-altering potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this small group resource, young men and women can learn how the church carries the burden of suffering, seeking gospel answers to questions such as, \"Why am I going through this?\" and \"Where is God when I need him?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gospel in Hard Times for Students\u003c\/em\u003e explores how a loving faith community one body with many parts can not only meet our needs but also help us walk alongside others who are afflicted, disabled, and marginalized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Pat Verbal","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952571424997,"sku":"9781948130714","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952571457765,"sku":"9781948130813","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Gospel-In-Hard-Times-Students-The__84252.1753471455.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783357780"},{"product_id":"the-gospel-in-hard-times-study-guide-with-leaders-notes","title":"The Gospel in Hard Times","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gospel in Hard Times,\u003c\/em\u003e by Joni and Friends, is a faith-bolstering small group resource that illustrates how suffering is a catalyst that can deepen our understanding of God's plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough eight in-depth sessions, This resource points to Jesus, our Good Shepherd, for answers to today's hard questions. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis study guide includes leader's notes, real-life stories for discussion, biblical application, suggested video clips, and action plans to demonstrate how Jesus identifies with our sorrow. This study guide invites readers to see that how we choose to react and manage hardship has life-altering potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this small group resource, men and women can learn how the church carries the burden of suffering, seeking gospel answers to questions such as, \"Why am I going through this?\" and \"Where is God when I need him?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gospel in Hard Times \u003c\/em\u003eexplores how a loving faith community one body with many parts can not only meet our needs but also help us walk alongside others who are afflicted, disabled, and marginalized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Pat Verbal","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952571752677,"sku":"9781948130721","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952571785445,"sku":"9781948130806","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Gospel-in-Hard-Times-TheFrontcover__32616.1753471455.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783357810"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/collections\/Pat_Verbal.webp?v=1777895076","url":"https:\/\/newgrowthpress.com\/collections\/pat-verbal.oembed","provider":"New Growth Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}