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Comfort and Cheer: Treasured Words of Encouragement and Hope

by Rosie Boom

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Comfort and Cheer is primarily a gift book, intended for those who are struggling with illness, grief, loss, and offers encouragement and hope for all those who are weighed down with the challenges of life.E ach spread deals with a common human affliction such as anxiety, sickness, worry, old age, fear etc. and features an inspirational quote and a Bible verse.

For example: God Is Awake "I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip - he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you - the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." Psalm 121 NIV

"Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones. And when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake." Victor Hugo

Most of the illustrations were drawn by the author's mother, Leone Harris.

Produced with a leather-look Riaco cover, gold embossing on front, back and spine; gilt edges; satin ribbon marker

About the Author

Rosie lives with her husband, Chris, on a small lifestyle block in Northland, New Zealand.
They have six adult children, and six beautiful grandchildren.

Rosie spent three years as a young child in Papua New Guinea, where her parents were missionaries. After graduating from her nursing training, she spent a year in Borneo as a missionary, before marrying Chris in 1987. Rosie has written twelve books, including parenting books, picture books, a daily devotional, a handbook for homeschooling and the multi-award-winning series The Barn Chronicles. She is a sought-after speaker at homeschooling conventions, women's conferences, schools and churches, where she loves to speak about faith and family.

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