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Marriott Cole knows that sometimes it is difficult to trust God, especially during the most challenging moments. In her memoir, Grace, Miracles, and Chocolate, Cole chronicles a life with more than its share of difficulties while demonstrating how she overcame tragedy through the miracle of prayer, laughter, and the grace of Gods love. Cole shares poignant anecdotes with accompanying Scripture, tracing her life journey beginning with the details of her first conversation with her birth mother. Despite the horrifying details of her conception, Cole describes how she was eventually led to forgiveness and to accept a second family into her heart. As she retraces her complex life and reveals her unique problem solving strategies, Cole details how she learned to rely on not only her faith, but also her inner strength as she bravely faced widowhood and the terrifying thought of raising seven children on her own. Grace, Miracles, and Chocolate challenges spiritual seekers everywhere to either develop or rekindle a relationship with Jesus Christ and to always remember that He is with usno matter what comes our way in life. This is an amazing story of Gods faithfulness, love and incredible miracles in the life of His faithful child. Marriott is a real woman with real heartaches and triumphs. Her life story will touch many, many hearts - Amy McGuire, author of The Hearts Discovery

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Philosophie et théologie

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Publié par	Inspiring Voices
Date de parution	20 juillet 2012
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781462401871
Langue	English

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“This book is truly a God-honoring chronicle. The author has done a great job of not only showing how God can take the negative times in our lives and turn them into good, but He also uses those negative experiences to work within us His glory. This book will strengthen your faith, and will give you deeper insights into the heart of God. I have known the author long enough to tell you the very Spirit of Jesus is evident in her life. A great read!” Lon Eckdahl, Associate Pastor, Church on the Hill, McMinnville, OR
“As I read Marriott’s life story, I was mentally transported to a sunny living room where she and I sat across the room from each other on cozy arm chairs, a pot of tea and several dainty cookies between us. Each chapter could easily have been a story told to a friend. Her writing style is effortless, her candor refreshing. As I read this book I laughed, chuckled—under my breath at times and out loud at others— sniffled, gasped and cried. This is an amazing story of God’s faithfulness, love and incredible miracles in the life of His faithful child. Through devastation, loss and heartache Marriott’s life shines like a beacon in the darkness. God’s abundant grace and the incredible power of prayer are clearly woven through the tapestry of a life lived all in pursuit of His glory. Marriott is a real woman with real heartaches and triumphs. Her life story will touch many, many hearts and through God’s perfect timing, I’m sure many, many more will be brought into His kingdom.” Amy McGuire, Author, The Heart’s Discovery
“ Grace, Miracles, and Chocolate has an opportunity to reach people who are in desperate need of reading an honest account of what a life lived in faith is really like. Is our God a God of miracles and compassion? Absolutely. Does God heal us all? No. Is He our magic genie in a bottle? Hardly. But , He does what is best for us, and will use all our life experiences to that end, which is His greatest good. I really like the honest, unflinching way Marriott shares her joys and sorrows. I hope God will touch many lives with her book.” April McGowan, author, Jasmine
“Grace, Miracles, and Chocolate is absolutely a wonderful, truly inspiring book. Because of who God is, and because of His desperate love for us, He is able to make good come out of the most ugly circumstances. People going through difficult times will receive incredible inspiration; it is encouraging to know others have walked through challenges and come out stronger because of them. I highly recommend this book for all those who have not yet experienced loss as well, so that they will be better prepared when those times come. They will learn to face their tragedy, get through it, and even find something redeeming in their pain.” Ricky Lee Jackson, MD, www.freedomfamilyandfaith.com ; Ashbrook Medical, Ashbrook Aesthetics, Vancouver, WA
“ Grace, Miracles, and Chocolate is a moving and emotional story of anguish and redemption. It stands as a poignant reminder to each of us that God, in fact, calls us to suffering and that we are all changed by these most distressful circumstances in our lives. You will be changed by your suffering. You will be changed by reading this book.” Matt Patterson, author, My Emily
Grace, Miracles and Chocolates is not only entertaining but very inspiring. So many examples of answered prayer show the power of trusting God in childlike faith even in difficult trials and impossible circumstances. I couldn’t wait to read each chapter to see God at work once again!” Lolly Grunska, BS, University of Wisconsin, Bible teacher
“ Grace, Miracles, and Chocolate is transparent and honest. Marriott’s faith in God and His power is truly inspiring; there is something in her stories of life, both ugly and humorous, that will inspire everyone. I enjoyed this book immensely.” Fern Olsen, medical transcriptionist
“Marriott has had unbelievable life experiences! She always found answers by turning to God in prayer. It was one miracle after another that took her through the tough times.” Kirby Brumfield, retired weatherman, KATU-TV, ABC, Portland, Oregon
“ Grace, Miracles, and Chocolate is one of those books I just couldn’t put down. I laughed, I cried, and I read until I couldn’t keep my eyes open anymore. I know God answers prayers!” Lois J. Schoch, retired youth group leader, machinist
“Captivating! Miraculous! Unbelievable! But true! Marriott’s story is a must for anyone going through a tragedy of any kind! Her love for God shines through nearly every page!!!” Dotti McGuinness, Future Executive Senior Sales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics
“Every person’s journey is precious to them. However, few take the time and heart into converting their story into a treasure for others the way Marriott has. It’s the deeply engraved lessons from God combined with the dozens of “happenings” in Marriott’s life that make this book special. Every life is full. Marriott’s has been fully lived.” Dave Schaaf, Associate Pastor, City Harvest Church, Vancouver, WA
“If you ever wondered how people in the ‘Builder’s Generation’ were shaped into God-fearing, wholesome people, who loved their neighbors with actions, had solid common sense, and made this country great, read Marriott Cole’s book. You will be welcomed into her life and these pages will show you how a life with a challenged start can turn into an abundant life that most anyone would cherish today. A good read.” Jerry Moen, Lead Pastor, Church on the Hill, McMinnville, Oregon 97128
“I was very moved by the unfolding of Marriott’s life under the hand of God. In each chapter we are shown His faithfulness. Nothing is too small or too big for God to resolve.” L. Stroup, Multimedia Coordinator
“ Grace, Miracles, and Chocolate was an easy read—it made me realize that no matter how bad things can be, God is still there.” Dwayne Blake, retired commercial airline pilot
“Marriott’s life reveals the faithfulness of our Heavenly Father, no matter what life hands her. It is marvelous how God answered so many of her prayers, and often so quickly. A faith builder.” Louise Lankford-Dunlap, author
“This is one faithful woman’s story of walking steadily with God, listening carefully for His Voice and receiving His power to continue in the face of tragedies of which just one would be too huge to bear. The Lord is her Glory and He is the Lifter of her head. He is her shield and guide. I especially loved reading about her early life, before we met her. I cried again as I read the tragedies and how God was faithful through those times. Each sorrow only adds deeper and richer threads to the tapestry of our lives and that thread contrasts with the golden and brighter threads of our joyful times, making the tapestry deep, and gorgeously rich. I am honored to be one of Marriott’s friends.” Marie Gamon, artist and teacher
“I really liked Grace, Miracles, and Chocolate and found it hard to put down. I especially liked the way Marriott applied the scripture verses to each situation–so many Christians know the Bible, but don’t really know how to apply it to everyday living or problems. I commend Marriott for the way she shares the plan of salvation so clearly and in nearly every chapter, so anyone who reads the book will be able to know God’s love.” Hazel Vermillion, homemaker, Bible Study Fellowship discussion leader
“Marriott’s struggles with her son Paul inspired hope within me for my own struggles. The many miracles she’s experienced and her April Fools’ joke were over the top.” Esther Huffman, YouTube Sensation “The Happy Huffmans”
“An inspiring story. Meaningful from beginning to end. Couldn’t put it down!” Bruce Huffman, YouTube Sensation “The Happy Huffmans”
“Marriott’s collection of personal testimonies truly demonstrates the power of prayer and the result of obedience. I could hardly stop. I recommend this book for all Christians and non-Christians alike.” Dorothy Mayes, writer, legal descriptions

Grace, Miracles, and Chocolate

Conceived by Gang Rape, Husband Murdered, Son Committed Suicide: Can God Really Work All Things Out for Good?

Marriott Cole

Copyright © 2012 Marriott Cole

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright 1983 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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ISBN: 978-1-4624-0188-8 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-4624-0187-1 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012941395
Inspiring Voices rev. date: 08/08/2012

Contents
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 I Never Stopped Loving You