Natalie Runion's first book, Raised to Stay, brought challenging but healing conversations to churches around the world. In this accompanying devotional, Natalie draws from forty of the social media messages that have most deeply resonated with her Raised to Stay community of 200,000 followers over the years. Highly relevant for our times, the Raised to Stay Devotional includes: • Scripture and biblical hope for anyone who wants to follow God but is weary of his people • Practical guidance for coming back to spiritual and community life after a difficult season • Acknowledgment of disappointment and encouragement for forgiveness • Powerful takeaway statements for moving forward in specific areas of pain • Beautiful photography and artwork A gentle but motivating companion on the journey through church hurt, Natalie Runion guides us back to a Jesus who welcomes our wrestling as we discover that what looks like a crucifixion might just be the start of a resurrection. This full-color devotional based on the USA Today bestselling book takes readers on a journey through the hurt, the hard, the hope, and the holy of following Jesus and loving his people. The creator of the Raised to Stay Community (@raisedtostay), Natalie Runion is the USA Today bestselling author ofRaised to Stay,The House That Jesus Built, and I Don't Even Like Women. She lives in Kentucky with her husband, Tony, and their two daughters.
