Episode 10 – How God Uses Our Pain and Suffering for His Purpose

Today we have an award-winning author on the show! Horace Williams, Jr. is here to talk about his book, The Furnace of Affliction: How God Uses our Pain and Suffering for His Purpose. Horace shares candidly about painful experiences in his life and how God used them to mold and shape him into the man he is today. 

He’s sharing why he started writing and how God has used his testimony to offer hope and encouragement to those who are seeking to know their purpose. He also shares a special message for moms raising and praying for teenage/young adult sons.

Here’s what we talk about:

1. How God uses pain and suffering to develop our faith
2. How God uses pain and suffering to demonstrate His grace
3. How God uses pain and suffering to display his love

Mentioned in this episode:

• Purchase a copy of Furnace of Affliction
• Purchase the ebook for .99 (Special Discount for this podcast release, sale ends Sunday, February 7, 2021)

• Kristi Woods’ blog:  Five Christians of Color who will Inspire Your Faith Walk
• Joni:An Unforgettable Story
• Enter the giveaway for an opportunity to win a copy of The Furnace of Affliction

Let’s Connect:

• Connect with Horace:

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