When life gets tough we can sometimes assume it will always stay that way. But behind every hard time and following every rough patch the Christian finds that God brings times of blessing.

God is after all, the one who can make the desert blossom like a rose. Irene Howat has seen tough times herself. Here she looks at difficult situations experienced by others and shows how God brought comfort and encouragement even in the middle of pain and disaster.

Irene Howat is an award-winning author who is accomplished writer in writing for children and adults. She has many titles to her name. She is married to a retired minister and they have a grown up family. She is also a talented artist and now stays in Ayrshire, Scotland. She especially enjoys letters from children and replies to all of them!