This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce

Author:   Vaneetha Rendall Risner ,  Paul David Tripp
Publisher:   The Good Book Company
ISBN:  

9781802544145


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   01 April 2026
Format:   Paperback
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This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce


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Divorce brings a storm of emotions—grief, anger, confusion and shame. Yet while the ache lingers, life goes on. Vaneetha Risner has walked through this pain. In this hopeful and honest book, she draws from Scripture and her own story to offer compassionate wisdom on... Finding emotional clarity and letting go of shame Trusting God in the uncertainties ahead Healing relationally, resisting bitterness and finding community Nurturing hope for the future She also shares about navigating single parenting, church, dating and the work of rebuilding. Whether you are in the early stages of divorce or beginning to restore your life, this book points to Christ’s faithful presence every step of the way. Helpful “check-ins” throughout invite you to pause, reflect and take hold of God again and again. Includes appendices to guide friends and church leaders in supporting you.

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Author:   Vaneetha Rendall Risner ,  Paul David Tripp
Publisher:   The Good Book Company
Imprint:   The Good Book Company
Dimensions:   Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.243kg
ISBN:  

9781802544145


ISBN 10:   1802544143
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   01 April 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Vaneetha Rendall Risner is passionate about helping others find hope and joy in the midst of suffering. Her story includes contracting polio as a child, losing an infant son unexpectedly, developing post-polio syndrome and going through an unwanted divorce, all of which have forced her to deal with issues of loss. She and her husband, Joel, live in Raleigh, North Carolina, and have four daughters between them. Vaneetha holds degrees from the University of Virginia and Stanford and is the author of several books, including This Was Never the Plan, Watching for the Morning and her memoir, Walking Through Fire. She is a regular contributor to Desiring God. She blogs at her website, vaneetha.com, and is obsessed with colorfulcolourful office supplies and dark chocolate.

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