Overcoming the Trials of a Lifetime
Finding Meaning and Joy in the Midst of Afflictions, Illness, and Hardships
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After locking the door, he retrieved his favorite handgun from the closet: A World War II German “Lugar” handgun. Soon the police were on the other side of the door demanding that he give me up and saying something like “come out with your hands where we can see them.”
Very quickly the police ascertained that both my father and his brother were veterans and firefighters with the Minneapolis Fire Department. This afforded some time for my dad to think as the police agreed to stand down out of professional courtesy to a fellow first responder.
Soon after that my Uncle Bob, also a Minneapolis fireman was talking through the door with my dad, his brother. Bob eventually secured my freedom by removing the bolts from the door and convincing my dad to surrender. The most enduring memory I have from those days was of me that night, sitting at the top of the stairs, weeping, as I watched my dad hauled away in an ambulance and wearing a straight-jacket. I was seven.
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Ray Bentley, author and founder/senior pastor of Maranatha Chapel, San Diego, California: his book is a testimony of overcoming so personal and powerful that it will leave a deep impact on your soul. On every level, it will leave you inspired and challenged.
Larry Osborn, pastor and author, North Coast Church, Vista, California: Diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease, Randy learned firsthand that “the presence of genuine pain doesn’t negate the presence of genuine joy.” If you’re in the valley (or know someone who is), this is a book you need to read.
Dr. Gene A. Getz, professor, pastor, and author: Randy is a prodigal who returned, demonstrating unusual faith blended with humility. This book tells his incredible journey. In spite of a life-altering illness, Randy is standing on the “solid rock”!
Dr. Ron Jenson, author, speaker, America’s Life Coach, San Diego, California: Overcoming—I love it—honest, thoughtful, funny, best handling of why we suffer I’ve read, great story, well written, and engaging.
Bruce B. Miller, senior pastor and author, Christ Fellowship, in McKinney, Texas: I intend to keep a stack on hand to give away. If you are in pain, this gift can bring you hope, and even joy.
In this book, Randy describes his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s, being abducted in Italy, his father’s mental illness and suicide, and other life experiences. As a result, Randy has unique insights into the Bible’s teaching about finding joy in the midst of a trial and despite circumstances. He also reminds us that God may heal us gradually or guide us through the hardship to make us stronger.
About the Author
Randy Broberg is a lay pastor at Maranatha Chapel in San Diego, California. Randy continues to preach and teach while experiencing two decades with Parkinson’s Disease. Randy has also been an intellectual property attorney for 25 years. His B.A is from Stanford and his J.D. is from the University of Virginia. He has been married for 30 years and he and his wife have two sons and a daughter.