FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Have you ever found yourself in an unthinkable story? One you never asked to be a part of? Like me, I’m sure you have a story or two. How have you handled the journey through this unthinkable situation? Have you traded your pain, suffering, and heartache for freedom and purpose?
Or do you find yourself stuck in the moment, replaying the event over and over? When I found myself in that hopeless place, I discovered there was a hand reaching down to me, like a lifeline, inviting me into something more. The invitation was an exchange of ashes for beauty; it was freedom from suffering; and it was a relationship with a person of peace. That hand was Jesus’ reaching down for me.
In Unthinkable, I share my deeply personal story of tragedy and the miraculous transformation that followed. My story begins with the devastating loss of my son. In that unimaginable moment of pain and grief, I found myself completely broken, drowning in sorrow, and questioning how I would ever move forward. But it was in that dark valley that I encountered Jesus in a way I never had before.
As I sat in my deepest despair, I heard His voice whispering to me, reminding me that I was not alone. He reached into my pain and began a work of healing and restoration that I never thought possible. Through His presence, I found hope again. Through His love, I learned how to surrender my suffering and walk into a life of purpose.
In this book, you will learn to:
- Surrender your pain for purpose
- Walk through heartache with Jesus by your side
- Exchange your suffering for healing
- Gain God’s vision for your story
- Equip yourself to be part of a bigger story
Only Jesus can transform our deepest sorrows into a life of abundance, beauty, and freedom.
Quotes from Unthinkable
“We had to get out of their way, so I went into the bathroom in the hallway that was close to his room. It was a single bathroom—it was just me and a mirror, and for the first time in a long time I cried out to God for help. I felt a desperation that I had never known in my life. Tears streaming down my face, I stared into the mirror and heard the Holy Spirit say, ‘Heather, this is about you coming back to me.’ It stopped me dead in my tracks. I was stunned. The God I believed in and knew as a little girl was right there with me. He had never left me, even though I was living my life without Him.”
“There is no one who has suffered more than Jesus. Not only did He suffer unimaginable physical pain, but He also bore the weight of mankind’s sin! He died a horrible death for you and me. Moved by His love for us and desire to see us set free, He went to the cross. We can’t even comprehend that. If we are going to identify with and be made like Jesus, then surely God will work through our pain and suffering too. And like Jesus, we have an opportunity to be ‘resurrected’ as well.”
“If we stay stuck in the loss and pain, then it’s all for nothing—the enemy wins. But I don’t want that to be your last chapter. I want you to overcome and lay it all down before Jesus so you can help others find their freedom in Him. There is so much suffering and pain in the world. So much loss, deception, and hurt. But we know this doesn’t have to be their story. We have a part to play, a piece of the puzzle for them. Let your loss be the treasure someone else gets to pick up. Let your story be the loaves and fishes that Jesus does a miracle with to feed others.”
A Life-Changing Read – Praise for Unthinkable
“This life is imperfect. Therefore we all experience pain and suffering. I applaud this author’s willingness to be open and transparent in her grief. She provides strategies to keep going. I recommend this book for anyone who feels stuck in the dark valley. This author offers the way to abundant life.”
“I love how transparent and honest Heather is in telling her personal story of how she overcame grief and sorrow through a tragedy that no one would want to experience. We all have or will experience suffering at some point in our lives because we live in a fallen world. Heather not only shares her own journey but also encourages us to remember who Jesus is and His truths throughout the scriptures. When we are reminded and stand on those promises, it enables us to move forward when hard and faith-trying times do come. This book will encourage you (as it has me) to keep running the race that God has called you to; increase your faith; and encourage you to share your testimony of what He has done in your life, even in our most difficult circumstances.”
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” – Romans 8:28
“This book is very well written and shares personal stories from the author which really helps us relate with her. So often we hear about the good going on in our lives and how good God is, but it’s easy to say that God is good when everything is going well! This book, however, points to how God is good even when things in our lives are not. This book is so beautifully written and brought tears to my eyes. The author wrote her stories in such a raw and vulnerable way that helps us as readers feel connected to her. Even though our stories may not be the same as hers, we can still see how God could be there for us just as much as He has been for Heather. This book is a must-read!”
Find Unthinkable on Amazon.
About the Author
Heather Bradley is the founder of Truth:Freedom Ministry, a social media ministry for women to be equipped and encouraged in the things of God. She is passionate about helping people walk through the hard things of life. A Texas girl at heart, she loves the adventure of going to new places. She has been married to the love of her life, Kelly, for over 30 years, and they have four children. They homeschooled their kids and have lived all over the USA, but are happy to be home in Texas during this season. You will typically find her serving at her local church in pastoral care and women’s ministry. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education, later attended Bible School, and has been ordained in pastoral ministry.
Heather loves gardening, reading books, trying new recipes, and traveling. Her favorite place to be is sitting down for coffee with others while listening to them share their life stories. The latest news is that she is a first-time grandmother—so her new name is Gigi! Heather co-hosts a podcast, Leaving The Shallows, with her good friend, where they help listeners leave the shallow end and go into the deeper things of God. She is also a frequent guest on podcasts. Her prayer is that others would know the love of Jesus in their hardest moments here on earth, experience His healing and purpose, and know that He is always with them.
