{"product_id":"what-really-matters-how-to-care-for-yourself-and-serve-a-hurting-world-hardcover","title":"What Really Matters: How to Care for Yourself and Serve a Hurting World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHal Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLindsay Donaldson-Kring\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLisa Harper\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to our personal well-being, success is often more dangerous than failure. As we try to fulfill others' expectations, we deplete our time, energy, and enthusiasm and end up feeling wrung out or burned out, sometimes even flaming out in spectacular ways. It may feel like the solution is just to quit--our jobs, our passions, our ministries--but there is a way to pour into others \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003etake care of ourselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharing the dramatic, true, and untold story behind the creation of Convoy of Hope, Hal Donaldson and his daughter Lindsay Donaldson-Kring pull back the curtain on Hal's journey to greater mental, physical, and spiritual health amid the all-engrossing task of starting and sustaining a ministry. They reveal the toll ministry and compassion work can take on both individuals and families, then point toward healing and wholeness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInsightful and encouraging, this book offers practical, real-world solutions to persistent problems associated with being the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWhat Really Matters\u003c\/i\u003e, Hal addresses a challenge we all face--how to make a difference without burning out and sacrificing relationships. The principles in this book are both valuable and applicable, regardless of whether you're leading a global ministry or a group of friends.--\u003cb\u003eCraig Groeschel\u003c\/b\u003e, pastor of Life.Church and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\"Hal's work with Convoy of Hope, which helps millions of people in need worldwide, is a beautiful story in its own right. However, this is more than that--this is a story that will cause you to imagine how God can use the difficulty you have faced for his glory.\"--\u003cb\u003eJennie Allen, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFind Your People\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGet Out of Your Head\u003c\/i\u003e and founder and visionary of IF: Gathering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hal Donaldson has given his life to making a difference in this world and helping those in great need. In \u003ci\u003eWhat Really Matters\u003c\/i\u003e, Hal gives an honest and vulnerable view of not only the reward but the cost of daring greatly. I highly recommend this book to any hopeful world changer!\"--\u003cb\u003eChris Tomlin\u003c\/b\u003e, Grammy Award-winning musician and songwriter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Captivating and poignant. This testament to the power of collective goodwill is a must-read for anyone seeking to navigate life with greater compassion and understanding.\"--\u003cb\u003eKathy Ireland\u003c\/b\u003e, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWhat Really Matters\u003c\/i\u003e is a deep exhale and look back at the greatness accomplished by a family who puts the needs of others first. There is an honest recognition of the cost of selfless living and a question put forward for us as we turn each page: Is it possible to love my spouse [and children] well while caring for the poor, the widow, and the orphan?\"--\u003cb\u003eM\u0026amp;omacr;riah\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJoel Smallbone\u003c\/b\u003e, artist and actress; for KING \u0026amp; COUNTRY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Self-care is not a luxury but a necessity in order to fulfill God's calling in our lives. Every leader needs this book!\"--\u003cb\u003eChris Hodges\u003c\/b\u003e, senior pastor of Church of the Highlands and author of \u003ci\u003eOut of the Cave\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePray First\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHal Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and CEO of Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit organization that leads humanitarian initiatives across the United States and around the world. The author of more than 30 books, Hal has degrees in journalism and biblical studies. He and his wife, Doree, have four daughters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLindsay Donaldson-Kring \u003c\/b\u003etrained as an attorney and now serves with Convoy of Hope's marketing and communications team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 8.8 x 5.82 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749788385568,"sku":"9781540903716","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f84cdfd240a1cb5b5347192a58597f07.webp?v=1779938552","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/what-really-matters-how-to-care-for-yourself-and-serve-a-hurting-world-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}