Moments That Hold Us

Can vulnerability, grief, and humility actually be the pathways to a deeply blessed life?In a world that relentlessly demands performance, strength, and success, the words of Jesus offer a radical alternative. Christ begins his teaching not with rigid commands or heavy burdens of achievement, but with pure grace, promise, and blessing.Moments That Hold Us is an intimate, comforting devotional invitation to slow down and walk the 'blessed way'. Blending deep pastoral wisdom with raw, evocative poetry, author Larry D. Laine guides you through a powerful exploration of the Beatitudes-revealing how God’s presence is most vibrantly alive in our most vulnerable spaces.Whether you are navigating the quiet sting of a changing season, wrestling with the indiscriminate chaos of suffering, or aching for justice to rise like the dawn, these beautifully flexible meditations meet you exactly where you are. Designed for both deep personal reflection and structured church study groups, this book offers:Weekly Focused Meditations: Deep dives into total dependence, comfort for those who mourn, disciplined tenderness, and courageous peacemaking.Original Poetic Readings: Heart-stirring verses that allow complex emotions like grief, loss, and restoration to descend beautifully into prayer.Soul-Searching Reflections: Targeted questions engineered to gently break through emotional walls and cultivate an open, trusting heart.Flexible Small Group Outlines: An easily adaptable structure perfect for a 4-, 6-, or 8-week series for Lenten devotionals, retreat settings, or congregational worship.The Beatitudes are not abstract, out-of-reach ideals-they are lived realities found in the very moments that hold us together.Rediscover the transformative power of God’s quiet grace. Scroll up and secure your copy today.