9 Ways to Hold on When You Want to Give Up

"We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed." 2 Corinthians 4:8 Everybody faces tough times. No one gets a free pass from hardship, tragedy, and pain. So how can you stand strong in faith when life gets difficult? The Bible is filled with encouraging examples you can learn from. Through several of these accounts, as well as experiences from his own life and ministry, Pastor James Merritt will show you how to...develop an arsenal of biblical truths to grasp when life feels impossible to faceovercome the urge to run from your problems-and instead, persevere through themfind comfort in realizing you're not alone as you walk through unfair circumstancesWhen life threatens to trip you up, push you over, or knock you down, discover God-given hope that will point the way to victory in the midst of adversity. About the Author James Merritt (PhD) is a pastor, author, past president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and host of the Touching Lives television program, seen nationwide and in 122 countries. As a national voice on faith and leadership, Merritt has been interviewed by Time, Fox News, MSNBC, and 60 Minutes. He resides with his family outside Atlanta, Georgia.