
Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 144 Pages
- Publisher: Good Book Co
- Publication Date: November 2020
- ISBN: FPOLLOJE____IFONLYFINDINGCONTENT9781784984489
If Only: Finding Contentment in the Face of Lack and Longing
Life doesn't always go the way we hope it will. Whether it's singleness, childlessness or some other big disappointment, it's hard to be content when life lets us down.
For many years, author Jennie Pollock has struggled to feel content. With warmth and honesty, she answers common doubts that arise when life doesn't go the way we had hoped: Is God good? Is he enough? Is he worth it?
She walks readers through the process of taking our eyes off the things we wish we had and instead enjoying the character of the God we do have--a God who is good, who meets all our needs, and whose promises are worth the wait.
Drawing on encouragements from the Bible and the stories of others, this book helps readers to trust in God's plan for their lives and enjoy true contentment through a genuine conviction that Jesus is better than even our most keenly-felt hopes and longings for this life.
Jennie Pollock is a writer and editor who lives and works in central London. She’s involved in various ministries at her church, Grace London, where she is learning a lot about the joy and power of community. She loves books and plays, especially ones that dig deep into questions about life, faith, ethics and what it means to be human.
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“This is a timely message for our generation, filled with the wisdom that comes from living something rather than merely talking about it. Jennie’s meditations on contentment will strengthen anyone wrestling with an ‘if only’ in their Christian life. ”
Andrew Wilson
Teaching Pastor, King's Church London
“This is going to become one of my go-to books. I loved it. Jennie writes with such reality and warmth, and the truths will sparkle from the pages even in the midst of dark times. ”
Carolyn Ash
Former Ministry Wives Conference Organizer, The Proclamation Trust
“If you live long enough, you will be confronted with the crushing disappointment that life in a broken world brings. This presents us with a dilemma: do we run away in bitterness over life’s sorrows or do we run to Jesus for comfort and true contentment? Jennie Pollock understands disappointment and longing and lovingly shows us where lasting peace can be found when life is not what you expected it to be. This book is an encouragement to any who are dealing with their own “if only” questions. ”
Courtney Reissig
Author, Teach Me to Feel: Worshiping Through the Psalms in Every Season of Life
“This book is for anyone who has ever wondered why God is withholding the very thing their heart desires. I found myself nodding in agreement on every page. Biblical, insightful and immensely helpful. ”
Vaneetha Risner
Author, The Scares That Have Shaped Me
“This is a beautiful, brave book. Jennie is not afraid to probe our doubts and fears. But in so doing, she shares deep truth which not only consoles but becomes the bedrock of life. This book is to be read, treasured and given away! ”
Wendy Virgo
Speaker and Author
“If Only invites the reader to take an honest look at the God who loves us, even when things aren’t going the way we dreamed. Practical, Scripture-filled and a wonderful gift to the church. ”
Catherine Parks
Author, Real: The Surprising Secret of Deeper Relationships
“In If Only, Jennie Pollock allows her readers to be honest and then invites us to learn how true and joyful contentment is possible in Christ. This book is an encouragement to refocus our gaze on our Savior. ”
Carolyn Lacey
Author, Extraordinary Hospitality (For Ordinary People)
“Refreshingly honest. I found a richness and challenge in Jennie’s writing, and came away pondering much in my own life. I heartily recommend this book. ”
Claire Musters
Author, Taking Off the Mask
“Are you missing something in your life? This book is for you. Jennie Pollock acts as a friend and guide, sharing her hard-earned wisdom in finding contentment, through heart-rending stories and the rich wisdom of the Bible. ”
Amy Boucher Pye
Author, Speaker and Retreat Leader
“A warm, compassionate and encouraging book for anyone struggling to find contentment in the face of painful realities ”
Jo Swinney
Author and Speaker
“If God were an ocean, we would have barely dipped our feet at the shore. In If Only, Jennie invites us to come deeper into the water, and see if he isn’t the ultimate source of contentment we need. ”
Sheridan Voysey
Writer, Broadcaster, and Author of Resurrection Year: Turning Broken Dreams into New Beginnings
“Here’s a book that draws you in and helps you feel like you’re enjoying a chat over a coffee with a friend. Thoughtful, evocative and warmly practical. ”
Antony Billington
Senior Pastor, Beacon Church; Theology Advisor, London Institute for Contemporary Christianity
Product Description
Life doesn't always go the way we hope it will. Whether it's singleness, childlessness or some other big disappointment, it's hard to be content when life lets us down.
For many years, author Jennie Pollock has struggled to feel content. With warmth and honesty, she answers common doubts that arise when life doesn't go the way we had hoped: Is God good? Is he enough? Is he worth it?
She walks readers through the process of taking our eyes off the things we wish we had and instead enjoying the character of the God we do have--a God who is good, who meets all our needs, and whose promises are worth the wait.
Drawing on encouragements from the Bible and the stories of others, this book helps readers to trust in God's plan for their lives and enjoy true contentment through a genuine conviction that Jesus is better than even our most keenly-felt hopes and longings for this life.
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Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 144 Pages
- Publisher: Good Book Co
- Publication Date: November 2020
- ISBN: FPOLLOJE____IFONLYFINDINGCONTENT9781784984489