Courageously Soft: Daring to Keep a Tender Heart in a Tough World

Awaken to the miracle of a soft heartWe all have plenty of reasons to armor up, shut down, and numb out. But God wants more for us than just getting by. When we harden ourselves to the world, we not only close ourselves off from the good things God intends for us but also close off avenues God wants to work through in others' lives.With deep empathy drawn from her own life, Charaia Rush invites you to experience the countercultural path of staying open to the goodness of God. In Courageously Soft, she helps you to- identify the root of a hardened heart- move from fearful self-preservation to the hope of being held- recognize God's presence in the midst of pain- replace denial, shutting down, and closing off with abiding trust in God's love and careIf you have been feeling exhausted, bitter, or beaten down by disappointment, betrayal, or suffering, this grace-filled book will help you find your way back to a posture of love, trust, and hope."It takes tremendous courage to write about having a soft heart. Charaia Rush writes with vulnerability, tenderness, and hope in Christ, always keeping her gaze on her Savior while pointing others to him."--Gretchen Saffles, author of The Well-Watered Woman"Charaia is both tender and wise. Her book invites us to explore living a life held by Christ instead of one hardened by pain and suffering and lived through others."--Tabitha Panariso, writer and therapist