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The Book – Strengthened By The Struggle

Strengthened By The Struggle: Lessons Learned From Life and the Word of God (SBTS) is a collection of 40 meditations that talks about everyday struggles and how we learn from those experiences through God’s Word. SBTS focuses on three fundamental truths regarding our struggles and circumstances:

​(1)   You are not alone.  Do you have struggles and challenges?  If so, you are in good company!  From every person of faith in the Word of God to each of us today, we struggle with something.  Whatever you face, you are not the only one facing it!

(2)   Struggles are opportunities.  Whatever the situation, ultimately, it is an opportunity for God’s plan to be realized in your life.  Your circumstance is purposed for you to learn, grow and most importantly, draw closer to and become more dependent on God.

(3)   God loves you unconditionally.  Regardless of your situation, God loves you without reservation.  God has not abandoned you; He is with you throughout your struggles and He will bring you through your circumstances stronger and better than you entered!

The Blog – Strengthened By This Week

Strengthened By This Week (SBTW) is the weekly blog that highlights the devotionals in SBTS and previews devotional materials being developed for future publication.  SBTW is posted each Wednesday at Strengthenedby.com/blog/, on the Strengthened By Facebook Page, and Tweeted from Author@Strengthenedby.

The Author

Nathaniel (Nat) Harley, Jr. is originally from Florence, SC and a graduate of Francis Marion University (Florence, SC) and Auburn University (Auburn, AL).  Nat retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 22 years of service.  He works as a consultant in the Defense Industry.  Nat serves as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Shiloh Baptist Church (New Site) in Fredericksburg, VA.