
The Gift of the Unexpected
Discovering Who You Were Meant to Be When Life Goes Off Plan
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What if the unexpected is the beginning of becoming your truest self?
Jillian Benfield was living life in the spotlight as a TV journalist, but after receiving a life-altering diagnosis for her unborn son, she realized no camera-ready outfit could dress up her grief.
Overcoming this unexpected circumstance wasn't an option. She would have to undergo it instead. In doing so, she discovered who she was and who God wanted her to become.
In this riveting story filled with grit and grace, Jillian helps you break down the false constructs you've built around God and your identity. You won't avoid your pain, but you'll learn to feel it, in a healing way. And you'll discover how your internal transformation leads to external purpose.
No matter what you're going through, you're invited to open this gift: The Gift of the Unexpected.
©2023 Jillian Benfield (P)2023 eChristianLos oyentes también disfrutaron...
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- John T.
- 10-09-24
Heart Healing
This book helped me find hope and a new perspective. Sometimes it takes a shift in perspective to move forward from tragedy. Thank you for this honest and thoughtful push forward into a meaningful life.
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- Amy
- 02-06-23
beautiful story
I loved it my brother has Down syndrome and my son has autism the most beautiful unexpected gifts
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- Aleksandra
- 01-31-23
Yes - you should read this book.
If you ever wonder if this is next book you should read, let me save your time- YES. You are welcome.
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- Helen
- 03-01-23
Loved her reading and the story
I have an autistic child. This story resonated with me. How scary, and guilty we felt when we first receive a diagnosis.
It is emotional when we find out our
Precious children has special needs. It was therapeutic.
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- 02-16-24
Life changing!
I love this what a blessing! Truly awesome and applicable to everyone with b any b unexpected scenario.
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- chrissy carston
- 06-30-23
Enjoyed !
Very much enjoyed this book ! Gave me a lot to think about and apply in my own life
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- Jannie Lee
- 03-01-23
Not biblical! Not sound!
author is all over the place, very emotionally driven. the part where she goes full woke is disgusting.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-05-24
Disappointing Presentation of the Gospel
As a woman married to someone with a disability, I was very excited to listen to this book. The narration was not my favorite style; it sounded more like the narration of a child’s story with the tone of a damsel in distress.
She made a few good points in her story and I enjoyed listening to her life experiences. However, I was most disappointed in Benfield’s presentation of Biblical principles and truths. I found faulty theology somewhere between “pick and choose what you want to believe from the Bible” and a prosperity gospel.
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