Trials of Today, Treasures for Tomorrow

by Janet Eckles

Book Overview

"I simply have never met a more brave and wonderful person than Janet Eckles. She has every reason to live her life with fear and misery, yet lives it with faith and joy. Her book shows you a deep,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594674361
• ISBN13: 9781594674365
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Xulon Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A True Treasure

Trials of Today, Treasures for Tomorrow is a lift-changing book. Who can read this story of faith and courage without seeing the power of God? Janet Eckles has had more devastating challenges in her lifetime than most of us will ever see. Yet through her faith in God and her refusal to let circumstances dictate her joy in Jesus Christ, she sets an uncomplaining example worthy of being followed. This book is a true treasure written in such a real way that only the hardest heart could fail to be moved, changed, and delivered from depression and sorrow. Read it today. It will lift your heart to God.

AN INSPIRING MESSAGE OF HOPE FOR THOSE WHO GRIEVE

If you or someone you know has ever gone through a rough time, sometimes nothing seems to help except words from someone who has also been through it. Often, the only way to access a person who has encountered a similar situation is through reading a book. In Jan Eckle's book, she shares with you her personal pain and triumph in order to help you learn how to overcome your own adversities. Jan's story begins at the age of twelve, as she moves from La Paz, Bolivia to the U.S. We enjoy reading the background of her life as we approach the defining moments that led her to write this book. She takes you briefly through her college years, shares how she met her husband, and how she at last fulfilled her dream of becoming a mother. While Jan was still young in her early 30s, something tragic happened that would change her life forever. She began to lose her eyesight. In the chapter, "Living in Darkness," she describes the shock she felt when her doctor first told her that she was going to gradually lose all ability to see. At the time, she was the mother of three active boys, and it was terrifying to not be able to see them anymore. The day came when she realized it was too dangerous for her to drive her own car, and she mourned the loss of independence of being able to drive her sons to their sporting events and activities. Yet because of her suffering, Jan realized that her physical lack of sight was nothing compared to her spiritual darkness. She shares her amazing testimony in the chapter, "Salvation." Jan's vision may have diminished, but her heart began to "see" things she'd never understood before. She writes, "Climbing slowly out of this dark and cold place, I began to walk with Him, warmed by the light of His Word. My heart began to fill with peace, a peace beyond what I could understand." Her changed heart led her to a lifelong thirst for scripture - and instead of being able to read it, she listened to hours and hours of sermons on the radio. As a blind person, Jan had to learn how to run her household - she learned to find things and even cook in complete darkness! And she discovered a talent she didn't know she had: the ability to interpret very quickly between the Spanish and English languages. She's won many high awards in her career as an interpreter. Her book gave me details into how a blind person uses a computer. If you have children who are studying blindness in school, TRIALS OF TODAY, TREASURES FOR TOMORROW will give them an in-depth glimpse into the tools of modern technology that enable a handicapped person to live and thrive like anyone else. They may even become interested in reading books out loud to record for the blind. Then another tragedy struck her family on Sept. 7, 2002. Her precious college-age son, Joe, was killed in an accident. Jan's sorrow over the death of her son and how she overcame this suffering are what led her to write this book. She was completely overwhelmed and had nowhere to turn but to God, the

RENEWED HOPE (inspiring,uplifting,encouraging.)

what a book! no words could describe how i felt when i read this book. it's captivating ,encouraging ,uplifting,gives you that feeling of renewed hope and love. you can't help but share this book with others . it's a book everyone should read not only once but twice! it's a book to turn to when you are at your lowest because it will bring you right back up knowing that GOD loves you and uses whatever He needs to and lights your way out of the darkness and into His light. i'm definitely going to read it again & again. thank you God for Janet Eckles. tence

Amazing and Awesome Book

When I first started reading the book, I thought I would just read the summary and maybe the first chapter. After a few sentences, I found myself totally involved in the book and did not want to stop reading it. I had to find out what happened next. It was very easy to read, so I was quickly able to get to the next chapter. The book really makes you think about life and about your relationship with God and people close to you. This book can relate to anyone. Even if you have not had to deal with the loss of someone close or you are not dealing with a disability, you find yourself relating to the author and feeling her emotions. I highly recommend this book to everyone. I loved it.

Trials of Today, Treasures for Tomorrow

The first night I received this book, I could not put it down, Half the book was read and I had to sleep. I was in dispair over the recent loss of my mother. This book opened my eyes and my heart in a a very special way, to the knowledge she was with our Savior and indeed happy. It took me on paths I had not seen in years. I highly recommend this to anyone who is questioning their faith and to those who are comfortable in the knowledge they know where they are and where they are going. It not only answered questions but gave me new ones to look at.