Everybody encounters the unexpected! Whether it's losing a job, receiving a bad report from a doctor, a late-night phone call, a relationship ending, a financial setback, or a dashed dream, "Unexpected" shows up in unwelcome ways. Sometimes it feels like it's raining rocks, and we're doing our best to dodge a fatal blow. The question is, how do we respond when life unexpectedly disrupts our plans?In Unexpected, Stephen and Karen Blandino share their personal stories of pain and disruption. Karen shares how her peace was stolen during a robbery when five young men broke into her house, and then dragged her out of the shower at gunpoint. Stephen shares his journey of simultaneous congestive heart failure and pulmonary failure despite years of annual check-ups with good reports. From their stories, Stephen and Karen share seven valuable takeaways - prayer, trust, perspective, family, community, purpose, and legacy - that you can apply to your life today. Whether you're navigating an unexpected disruption, or your life is going great, these practical insights will inspire hope, offer wisdom, and deepen your faith., ISBN13: 9781500112271 ISBN10: 1500112275 Material Type: paperback