{"product_id":"dark-clouds-deep-mercy-devotional-journal-paperback","title":"Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Devotional Journal - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Vroegop\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Companion Devotional Journal to the Award-Winning Book \u003cem\u003eDark Clouds, Deep Mercy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn his book \u003cem\u003eDark Clouds, Deep Mercy\u003c\/em\u003e, pastor Mark Vroegop seeks to restore the lost art of lament by helping readers discover the power of honest wrestling with the questions that come with grief and suffering. He explores how the Bible--through the psalms of lament and the book of Lamentations--invites believers to grieve, struggle, and tap into the rich reservoir of grace and mercy God offers in the darkest moments of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDark Clouds, Deep Mercy Devotional Journal\u003c\/em\u003e is an ideal companion for anyone wanting to apply the knowledge they gained about lament from the book and practice it in their own life. The journal features 15 devotions, with each one focused on one psalm of lament. Each devotion includes a quote from Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, guidance for how to outline the passage, space to write a personal lament, and a summary that includes five reflection questions and a brief prayer. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Practical Helps: \u003c\/strong\u003e The appendixes include an index with suggested psalms for various struggles (including grief, betrayal, loss, injustice, and loneliness), advice on how to use the journal in groups, and examples of the Turn-Complain-Ask-Trust framework found in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePersonal and Biblical: \u003c\/strong\u003e A guided devotional that points to a biblical model for personally processing pain and grief, organized into four categories of lament: personal, collective, repentant, and justice-seeking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA Wide Variety of Uses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for Bible study groups, counselors, pastors, family devotions, and grief-counseling groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Vroegop\u003c\/strong\u003e (MDiv, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis and the author of the ECPA 2020 Christian Book of the Year \u003cem\u003eDark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWeep with Me: How Lament Opens a Door for Racial Reconciliation\u003c\/em\u003e. He's married to Sarah, and they have four children and three daughters-in-law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51747741237536,"sku":"9781433583087","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/94a522071f60039086150b9817384019_fb4e179b-519b-4550-a988-4093c625495b.webp?v=1779900052","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/dark-clouds-deep-mercy-devotional-journal-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}