Beauty for Ashes - Exaltation of the Afflicted

Minister Gloria Brown's "Beauty for Ashes" illustrates not only the darkness and pain she experienced throughout her life, but also the emotion and the thought patterns that occurred during her struggle. It also demonstrates that God has a purpose for every situation. While we may not see it, he is providentially working in the background. This book should be read by everyone seeking to understand the twists and turns of life. It reminds us that the sovereign Lord is not only God of the mountains, but he is also God of the valley. Gloria's authentic passion for God is evident in the tenacity and perseverance chronicled in her book. The raw pain and the ecstasy of "Beauty for Ashes" is compelling. It confirms for all of us that adverse circumstances cannot thwart our destiny. They only work for us a more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. Gloria's "Beauty for Ashes" epitomizes I Peter 5:10 "But the God of all Grace, who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that you have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen and settle you."