I'm not going to rate this book because I have some serious Catholic guilt that would come into play if I did, but I will tell you a little bit about what you might want to know about it if you are considering picking it up. Lysa TerKeurst is a good writer. She's relatable. She has a sense of humor. She's grounded. She's bright. It's clear that a lot of serious thought, meditation, and prayer has gone into her writing. She's extremely self reflective and earnest. Girl LOVES her some extended met...

Its not supposed to be this way ⭐️ Bookclub questionsHow would you define disappointment?Was there a certain part of the story that impacted you most?What would happen in our lives if we lived in the Absolute assurance of God’s love in the midst of our disappointment?If the enemy can isolate us. He can influence us pg7Was there a time you felt the enemy winning in your life?God is a restirctive God. I know better. Why do we think we know better than God?Take this pain away. Why was God choosing

I have been reading outside of my comfort zone lately, trying to find insight and wisdom in places I don't usually think to look. And in many cases, I have come across books in many areas (memoirs on death, religious books, etc) that have been surprisingly great. And so when I came across this book, I figured it would be one of those books. I mean, the title is great, right? And it gets great reviews. And don't we all want to find unexpected strength when life is hard? But I was wrong. This book...

When I saw this book on a new reads list on my local library's website, I almost fell off my chair! This may sound like a cliche, but this book definitely came at the right time in my life. I took off one star because it came off as a book great for a bible-study group (which doesn't appeal to me personally); however, I did appreciate various portions that seemed to speak to me.

Powerful read.

This book came exactly when I needed it, and I haven't stopped recommending it since. In It's Not Supposed to be This Way Lysa addresses the things and hurts that happen in our lives that leave us questioning where God has gone. The disappointment that comes from loving and following Him, obeying Him, and watching your world fall apart. And she challenges us to lean into Him in this space between two gardens and trust His heart. In the pages, she is vulnerable, focused, wise, and encouraging. I

Lysa TerKeurst is wonderful at sharing the hard-earned wisdom she has searched for and found while struggling with her own deeply painful, unexpected trials. She is a Christian writer, the answers she shares are of a spiritual and biblical nature. Like the late Wayne Dyer, I believe there’s a spiritual solution to every problem. Lysa is very relatable and candid about her own struggles. She lovingly shares heart healing wisdom from the word of God. Lysa has a way of communicating these truths in...

There were many moments during the reading of this book that I was able to relate to and think "me too". So many times her words or scripture would speak loudly to my heart. We don't have to be going through the same thing she was/is in order to grow and appreciate what she has to say. I found comfort, a moment to breathe, and a chance to laugh.It is filled with golden nuggets of truth, inspiration, and God's amazing word. Rating: PGLanguage: clean readRecommend: yes

I can't recommend this book enough. I recently went through a painful round of rejection that hurt so deeply and substantially, my mom and I went on a spur-of-the-moment road trip just to see family. I'm forever grateful I have her to be my confidant & mother. I believe God used that week-long vacation to restore my hope in Him alone, not in my circumstances.I picked this book up at the perfect time. I feel as close to God as I've ever been in my life. There is a purpose in our suffering, and I

4.5 stars This was so good and motivational! Absolutely loved it, and such a needed read. Audio book source: HooplaStory Rating: 4.5 starsNarrators: Lysa TerKeurstNarration Rating: 4.5 starsGenre: Non-fictionLength: 6h 7m

If we live long enough, I think there are tough moments that come when most of us say, It's not supposed to be this way. We wonder why these things happen. The past few years, Lysa Terkeurst has faced some tough challenges which she shares in her new book, It's Not Supposed To Be This Way.It's Not Supposed To Be This Way is Terkeurst's story of how she handled the hard things of the past few years and how turning to God helped her face them. This book is part memoir and part an inspirational enc...

This is a hard one to review. I read this book to help others around me that are going through difficult times. TerKerurst is an engaging writer and I always appreciate her wisdom and charm; however, a lot of this book is repetitive and scattered. I'm personally happy to see that she and her husband have reconciled after publication but I feel this book is missing depth that she could've spoken to during her separation.

I know a lot of you are curious about this book, so here’s a rundown for you. I was nervous that it was going to be a lot of Christian platitudes on struggling.....the thing is, it kind of is, but I didn’t hate it. I think I’m at a point where I need to hear it. For instance, “Don’t welcome hardness of heart as easiness of life.” Eeek. She also couples those by always saying she’s been there, she gets it. So she does it in a way that doesn’t make it seem like “platitudes” but truths that are to

The whole world seems to know the circumstances which caused Lysa TerKeurst to write this book. An unfaithful husband and a life-threatening health-struggle give the author credibility in saying, "It's Not Supposed to Be This Way." I have a faithful and loving husband today, but years ago, I lived through the betrayal and heartbreak created by an unfaithful spouse, too. Unless you have lived it, it really is virtually impossible to understand the soul-crushing heartache that ensues when your mar...

I try to live my life as positive as I can but must admit that for some months I have been carrying the words of a longtime friend around my mind like an albatross. Reading Lysa's chapters reminded me that sometimes words come from hurt and heartbroken places. Although this woman's Christian text may not work for everyone, it was truly something very special in my life. At the stage where I am in my life, it certainly "spoke" to my feelings and thoughts. I liked how Lysa used her own journey as

I have to admit, this was a difficult book for me to read at this stage of my life. I appreciated so much this author's vulnerability to share the not so beautiful parts of her life in order to shine God's light and to help others. It certainly helped me to see God's hand even in the crushing times.

I really liked how approachable Lysa TerKeurst’s voice was throughout this entire book. This is a book that will touch readers of all ages and situations in life. Not only did I love Lysa’s openness and all of her personal stories, I commend her for incorporating all the Bible verses and really pointing the reader to get into the Word and allow God to give them the strength they need. I almost didn’t pick this book up because I guess I didn’t feel as though I “needed” a book on disappointments i...

I loved several things about this book:•The visual layout of the book. The "Going to the Well" sections at the end of each chapter. This section is a "recap" of what was taught in the chapter. There are remember points, Scriptures to read, deep questions, and a prayer. The subtitle pages are two pages in length in bold block print. Important quotes are set off by themselves in the chapters. •The chapters at the end of the book: Epilogue gives an update on her marriage, an additional one on her h...

I've taken my time with this book because it felt like a letter from God for the time my husband and I are in right now. TerKeurst penned an amazing book with this one, and it has helped me so beautifully through this brutal time.

5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Such an incredible read! Thank you Lysa for being so honest and vulnerable with me. I loved this book so much and I’m so grateful that I got to do it as a bible study online. And I think this was my favorite of yours so far. What a blessing this was. So every chapter I read I said.... “this is my FAVORITE chapter!” Wow just wow! This was right on time. And I came to the well every chapter willingly...sometimes crawling, pouring my heart out to God. It’s been a difficult season for...