When hardships come our way, such trials can either make us bitter or make us better. Tragedies can either completely defeat us or they can teach us to be a blessing to others. The end result of these trials, tribulations, heartaches, and the bitter cups we receive in life is often up to us. We do not always have the power to choose our circumstances, but we do have the power to choose what we with our circumstances and even more so, we have the power to choose what our circumstances do with us. In , Dr. Don Woodard, a pastor and evangelist, shares practical, down to earth principles on how to cope and handle the many difficult seasons of life, and using an abundance of Scriptures, Woodard offers hope for the wounded spirit and encouragement for the brokenhearted. Dr. Don Woodard has written a book that will fulfill the purpose for which it was written. If the readers follow the keen and distinctive insights presented they will be strengthened and encouraged in the Lord. Don Woodard has written a book that addresses the problems of life and their Biblical solutions. I recommend it highly as a manual on maturity. He has the insights of a time tested man of God.