A helpful resource for those looking for hope, purpose, and faith

A STORY OF FINDING HOPE AND OVERCOMING

Many experience unexpected setbacks–bad stuff happens. 

How we respond to adversities in life is a mark of character…and courage. The new book, FINDING YOUR SPECK OF BLUE SKY will help you find hope, faith, and overcome, 

Check out this new book designed to inspire and encourage the weary

Here’s a one-minute video profile of the book 

Here’s a link to an excerpt from the book: https://online.visual-paradigm.com/share/book/finding-your-speck-of-blue-sky-excerpt-1fhmnijier

FINDING YOUR SPECK OF BLUE SKY: My Story of Finding Hope and Overcoming was written by Gary Ray, a former pastor who suffered incredible loss over a short period of time.

In a surreal course of events, Gary lost both parents, his health (a near “catastrophic” staph infection in his spine and ribcage required a 32-day hospitalization), his job and reputation, and he served an unjust prison sentence. His inspirational, bloom where you’re planted story will resonate with all who suffer unexpected setbacks and adversity. Ray has generalized his experience while telling his story so that the things he learned and relearned during his journey from the pulpit to prison to peace can easily be understood and embraced by the many looking for hope, help, and purpose.

Ray writes:

“The storms of life can be fierce and troubling. Not too long ago, I found myself in a very dark place. Like Frodo or Bilbo Baggins, my journey was long and perilous, but I survived. Though my story is not common, the emotions and struggles I experienced are not. I share my story, hoping many will find in it, hope, practical help, good counsel, and an abundance of encouragement.

This book profiles things I learned and relearned during my time of incarceration. My journey from the pulpit to prison to finding peace was surreal. It is easy to get lost in the darkness—it is easy to get stuck in the pit. And so, I share my story to inspire and encourage the weary to persevere and to know there is hope.

God is a God of second chances, restoration, and new beginnings. Today I see blue skies. I pray this writing helps you find hope and see the speck of blue sky that, though sometimes obscured, is always there.”

HERE IS A LINK TO PURCHASE THE BOOK: Finding Your Speck of Blue Sky: My Story of Finding Hope and – Etsy   Proceeds support SET FREE INDEED’s work with inmates and their families.