Overview

If you were brought up hearing that God makes everything work out for the good of his people, yet you struggle with anxiety, depression, or PTSD because of your experiences in life, you are not alone. Perhaps you question God's goodness, or your own worth. I WILL FEAR NO EVIL opens the door to explore the challenges and fears God's people face in a fallen world. Karen shares her sobering emotional journey as a missionary, the struggles she faced, and how she had to reshape her understanding of God and her IDENTITY to find peace and purpose in her suffering. Through sharing her journey, Karen nudges her readers, whether they are missionaries or not, toward becoming victors instead of victims, and to embrace their identity as ever-growing children of God, shaped to minister in this dark world.

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"""This is a compelling story of a person who lived and worked on the mission field. I promise anyone who reads this book will learn so much about the challenges one faces when working with a different culture. It is also inspiring because in demonstrates how God uses His people in the most difficult circumstances. It is an absolute must read for anyone who has experienced depression and trauma. Karen is an excellent writer and ""I Will Fear No Evil "" is hard to to put down."" ""I never dreamed a missionary could endure what Karen endured over her 19 years in Africa. She makes it clear how God used each experience to transform her faith and define her purpose for this stage of her life. ""This book is great for anyone who has or is going through trauma and doesn't see the ""good"" that can and will come from it when you seek that path."" """"I Will Fear No Evil"" is an honest reflection on a missionary's trauma and how the Lord worked through her PTSD. I was so encouraged by this book- I loved Karen's storytelling style and found many of her feelings/ experiences relatable, even without having lived in Africa long term. I definitely recommend the book!"" ""Such a compelling story and message! Karen Bettison does an amazing job of recounting countless incidents that test her faith, courage, and strength while simultaneously revealing the trauma and scars they are causing. Walking the reader through her thinking and Biblical perspective while struggling to reconcile God's Truth and her expectations of safety and God's provision highlight how we are all just humans and don't have it all figured out. ""All Christians should take note of her emphasis for church leaders and supporters of missionaries to provide the time and resources missionaries need to heal when they experience trauma. ""I'm encouraged that she has found a way to redeem her trials and use her experience to help others work through their PTSD and trauma experiences. It is a reminder that God can use us if we will surrender to him and truly put him and his will first."" ""Karen is transparent in the trauma she encountered both on the field and in the States. The mission leadership of every church should read this book, whether they are the main sending church or are a financial supporter only. Karen gave an extensive list of resources out there to help our people experiencing trauma. The rest of use have no excuse to not reach out & help our brothers & sisters needed post trauma care! "" ""Once I started reading, I could not put this book down. The author shares her life as a missionary in West Africa and her life traumas. Her journey through her time in West Africa is both interesting and at times heartbreaking. Karen shares from her heart in an open and vulnerable way. She does not sugar-coat her depression and PTSD symptoms, which is actually an encouragement for other Christians who may be experiencing the same things. The only negative I have is that sometimes the chapters end abruptly, leaving me feeling that some kind of summary for the chapter or lead-in for the next one might have been beneficial."""

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KAREN BETTISON holds a BS in Bible and Nursing, an MS in Nursing Education, and has studied linguistics at the University of Texas and Lincoln Christian Seminary. She served as a Bible Translator, Literacy Specialist, and Medical Missionary with Pioneer Bible Translators for 25 years, and currently works as a nurse at a major hospital in the US. She has been an educator, author, speaker, and Bible study leader in both the US and West Africa. With her husband, Jim, she has raised four children and resides in rural Missouri. She is dedicated to speaking truth, grace, and healing into the lives of people the Lord brings to cross her path.

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