the Bible, we know that God is our true safety. In hard times, He’s who we can run to. When trouble hits, we can rest in the blessed assurance of God’s promises. Let’s never forget that we always have a safe place in Him.
Blessings,
Christy Barritt
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.
—Psalm 46:1–3
This book is dedicated to Rusty, Sparky, Molly and Buttons. My furry companions are faithfully by my side every day as I sit down to write. Thanks for the inspiration and letting me be your person.
Contents
Note to Readers
Sarah Peterson quietly opened the back door to her new, temporary home in Spokane, Washington, and slunk inside. The warm glow of delight spread inside her as she reflected on her evening. Maybe things were finally starting to look up for her.
She’d been at an art show this evening, and two people had shown interest in her work. All she needed was one big break, and maybe all of the hardship of these past several years could finally be in her past—and stay there.
Behind her, the freezing rain pounded relentlessly as a mid-January storm claimed the area. Forecasters had predicted
