That Was Then, This Is Now

By Paulette Harper

HOW COULD GOD HAVE A PURPOSE FOR ME AMIDST THIS MESS? WHY DO SUCH BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE?If you've recently asked yourself these questions, Paulette Harper's That Was Then, This is Now has the answers. Struggling to recover from a broken marriage and disappointed dreams, Paulette Harper gropes for meaning and understanding. And through her searching, God reveals Himself to her in ways she never before imagined possible. By sharing her struggles with transparency, she illustrates how a heart attitude of surrender allows God to use a broken vessel for His ultimate plans of glory. That Was Then, This is Now, minsters to hurting hearts in every season in life, reminding them that God restores shattered lives, intent on using them for His sovereign purposes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1548837148
• ISBN13: 9781548837143
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Victorious through Jesus Christ

Review: That Was Then, This Is Now Paulette Harper Review: Kathy Glanton The introduction gives a good review of what you can expect from reading the book. I enjoyed it immensely, because I related to many of the same struggles as the author. A book will always capture my attention if I can personally relate to what it says. When passages references sound doctrine, that makes it more credible and you continue to read until the end. I actually could not put it down until I completed it, and I actually found myself sharing what I was reading with one of my co-workers as I read something. Especially if you are having a particular struggle that day, it reminded you GOD is in control and HE is for sure working things out! My co-worker wants to read it, because she saw me so engrossed in it, especially on lunch breaks! I would definitely recommend purchasing this real life story! Kathy Glanton October 2, 2009

Your Testimony Is Not Your Own

With vulnerability that is to be applauded Paulette Harper openly shares herself with others so that they might choose to be healed. Free from the bonds of inhibition Ms. Harper's candor combined with scripture is the invitation to healing so many seek. Author Harper's revelations will seem familiar to some. To others her bold words will uncover unhealed wounds buried under layers of minutia. Through it all, her ministering words reach out to the seeking as well as those who may not even realize they are on a hunt. That Was Then This Is Now clearly shows the reader that past failures and repetitious errors do not disqualify us from the original plans God has for our lives. Dr. Linda F. Beed On Assignment Reviews [...]

Inspiration at its finest

That Was Then, This is Now by Paulette Harper is a story about a woman's struggle to overcome what she considered to be the greatest obstacles and disappointments in her life. Paulette shares her life with us, the readers, of how she overcame a broken marriage and was able to strive for bigger and better things. She incorporates scripture to help sooth us and let us know that we are not alone; and we can always turn to God for help. I loved the way she intertwined her story and tales from the Bible, this was an eye-opening account where Ms. Harper has bared her soul for all to experience in her pain, sorrow and re-birth. I recommend That Was Then, This is Now to readers of Christian fiction as well as people who feel like they are lost with no one to help them. Reviewed by: Cheryl Hayes APOOO BookClub

An Indispensable Guide To True Spiritual Growth

"In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will." Ephesians 1:11 When you've lost your job, your home, your car, and your savings, or your child dies from a sudden, mysterious illness, or you face incredible adversity everywhere you turn, it's often difficult to embrace the spirit of the aforementioned biblical scripture. Regardless of the source, pain and suffering can be formidable - if not deadly - adversaries with which to contend, and our prolonged battles with them more often than not leave us spiritually and emotionally drained - not encouraged and hopeful. In That Was Then, This Is Now, though, author Paulette Harper provides the reader with a detailed guide to dealing effectively with the various difficulties we all experience in life. Drawing primarily on a dark extended period of her own life, Harper offers the reader invaluable insight into the real causes of - and solutions to - the challenges that will inevitably come our way. Speaking with considerable wisdom and sage authority, she presents readers with the invaluable tools necessary for laying an unfaltering spiritual foundation in their own lives. To her credit, what separates Harper's tome from many other inspirational titles is her sound reliance on biblical scripture. Instead of depending on clichéd platitudes and generalized, one-size-fits-all aphorisms, Harper provides the reader with detailed analysis and explanation of numerous biblical passages, shedding much needed light on their significance in our everyday lives, and ultimately revealing the true purposes of the trials and tribulations that distract us along the road to spiritual victory. That Was Then, This Is Now is an indispensable addition to the personal library of anyone committed to living a life of true purpose and divine destiny. Whether we realize it or not, no one can make it through life's difficulties alone, and, with excellent guides like That Was Then, our spiritual travels no longer have to be as arduous or cumbersome to endure. Cary Merriman Apex Reviews

God Has A Purpose For Us, Even In Our Mess.

Sometimes life deals us blows due to bad decisions on our parts, and sometimes we bare the brunt of the bad decisions of others. In Paulette Harper's, That Was Then and This is Now: This Broken Vessel Restored, we are provided with encouragement we can use to propel us out of our negative situations. But beware! This is not a book from an "expert" who has seen it all, but hasn't personally experience the pain and disappointment that many of us have suffered. Instead, Paulette ministers to those with hurting hearts, by candidly sharing her tribulations of a broken marriage, disappointing dreams, and thoughts of suicide. She also provides hope and inspiration from biblical examples and solutions based on the Word of God. This is a must read for everyone feeling as though they are wearing a mask of "all is well", yet feels anguish in their soul. Paulette Harper does an excellent job of showing us how to receive the abundant blessings of God. Reviewed by Lisa Diane Host of "The Rapturous Reader" on blogtalkradio