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A Steadfast Heart: Experiencing God's Comfort in Life's Storms Paperback – September 1, 2006
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- Print length160 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherP&R Publishing
- Publication dateSeptember 1, 2006
- Dimensions5.52 x 0.43 x 8.62 inches
- ISBN-100875527477
- ISBN-13978-0875527475
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The Afternoon of Life, Second Edition: Finding Purpose and Joy in Midlife
by Elyse Fitzpatrick
“Thank God for someone like Elyse Fitzpatrick who can lift our eyes beyond sorrow to see God’s goodness and seek his glory. I’m grateful for the honesty and theological richness of this book.”
—Jen Pollock Michel, Author and Speaker
“The meaningful questions posed at the end of each chapter add incredible value to a book already packed to the brim with perceptive, practical applications.”
—Elizabeth A. Mitchell, Author, MorningSide and Journey for the Heart
“Elyse seamlessly weaves Scripture alongside the experiences that many of us face in the afternoons of our lives. Her wisdom, imagery, and stories shape God’s story in such a way that helps us make sense of ours. This is what good biblical counsel should be.”
—Ann Maree Goudzwaard, Executive Director, Help[H]er
“Elyse’s words are built on a foundation of God’s sovereignty and his good work in us and through us as we mature biologically and spiritually. She offers much practical wisdom.”
—Jen Oshman, Author, Speaker, Women’s Ministry Director
Revised Edition released in 2025. First Edition released in 2004.
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Elyse gently takes our hand and encourages us to allow David’s words and experience recorded in Psalm 57 to remind us of the mercy and purposes of God. If you are longing for a safe place in which to learn how to trust God in the unexplainable hurts in your life or the lives of loved ones, let Elyse help guide you. -- Sharon W. Betters, author of Treasures in Darkness
With characteristic compassion that never compromises biblical principles, the author turns our gaze away from ourselves and onto Almighty God. -- Lydia Brownback, author of Legacy of Faith and Fine China Is for Single Women Too
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- Publisher : P&R Publishing; First Edition (September 1, 2006)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 160 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0875527477
- ISBN-13 : 978-0875527475
- Item Weight : 8.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.52 x 0.43 x 8.62 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #583,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #831 in Christian Death & Grief
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About the author

"No fluff. No bricks. Just good news of a crucified and risen Savior."
Elyse holds a certificate in biblical counseling from CCEF (San Diego) and an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She has authored over 25 books on daily living and the Christian life.
A frequent speaker at women's conferences, she has been married for over 50 years and has three adult children and six really adorable grandchildren.
Along with her husband, Phil, Elyse is a member of Grace Bible Church, a reformed congregation in the community of Escondido, California, where she soaks in truth about Jesus and the great good news of the gospel.
Elyse loves the southern California lifestyle...lived mostly outdoors. During the "winter" (what's that?) you'll probably find her taking long walks near her home. But during the summer months, you might see her squeezing into her wetsuit and riding waves with her grandchildren and friends. She enjoys walking and soaking up the SoCal "Life's a Beach" vibe. Of course, she also loves reading everything she can find and especially enjoys her silly family podcast, "Front Porch with the Fitzes." In addition, she is cohost of the Worthy podcast, where the voices of women and men are joined together to honor and value women.
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Customers find the book encouraging, providing insights into coping with life's challenges. They appreciate its value for money, with one customer noting it's well worth the time to read thoughtfully. The book receives positive feedback for its language, with one customer highlighting its rich use of English.
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Customers find the book valuable, with one mentioning it is well worth the time to read thoughtfully.
"...Well worth the time to thoughtfully read. And a CD, too! Wow!" Read more
"...There are a 3 original songs that are wonderful, and another well loved hymn, "O Sacred Head now Wounded." The singing is beautiful...." Read more
"great book. need a bible to reference verses-wish it had the verses written out so I don't have to carry two books around...." Read more
"Excellent book. I had one for myself and ordered this one for a friend who is going through a difficult time...." Read more
Customers find the book encouraging, providing insights into coping with life's challenges, and one customer mentions it helped them through extreme difficulties.
"...Elyse Fitzpatrick is a trained, experienced Biblical counselor who has also gone through enough life experience of her own to have the wisdom,..." Read more
"...the reader learn and understand how God both helped her through the extreme difficulties and also how God can help others who want Him and accept..." Read more
"...very inspirational and well written." Read more
"...experiencing pain or loss, this is a great book that provides insights into ways of coping with those experiences in life. A great buy and read." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's language, with one noting its rich use of English and another describing it as well-written and down-to-earth.
"...Her thoughts are so well-expressed with rich use of the English language. Well worth the time to thoughtfully read. And a CD, too! Wow!" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2009Maybe you have looked at this book because you WANT a "Steadfast Heart" - maybe you are even having the scary experience of being hit with a crisis that "you never thought would happen to you." You have come to a safe place and will be guided to true stability. Elyse Fitzpatrick is a trained, experienced Biblical counselor who has also gone through enough life experience of her own to have the wisdom, discernment, and compassion to truly help with your dilemma. With so much insight, she draws from Psalm 57, and the lives of David and Job, to show how correct thinking will bring the calm stability that you may be pursuing. Her thoughts are so well-expressed with rich use of the English language. Well worth the time to thoughtfully read. And a CD, too! Wow!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2013There's alot in this book to feast on, but for now I'm focusing more on the CD. There are a 3 original songs that are wonderful, and another well loved hymn, "O Sacred Head now Wounded." The singing is beautiful. The songs are interspersed with various readings and scriptures, all designed to remind the wounded heart of God's presence and purpose. Very good purchase. I wish there were more CD's like this.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2013This book is a combination of a personal accounting of its author and her trials, while helping the reader learn and understand how God both helped her through the extreme difficulties and also how God can help others who want Him and accept Him as their personal savior. Highly recommend for anyone enduring what seem like insurmountable circumstances!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014great book. need a bible to reference verses-wish it had the verses written out so I don't have to carry two books around. very inspirational and well written.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2016Excellent book. I had one for myself and ordered this one for a friend who is going through a difficult time. Mine had come with a CD but this one did not.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2016For those experiencing pain or loss, this is a great book that provides insights into ways of coping with those experiences in life. A great buy and read.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2017If you pick up one book this year make it this one. I have purchased numerous copies to give as gifts. It's for the hard places and seeing Christ glorified in the midst.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2013This is an excellent book of encouragement for anyone who suffers and struggles needing the courage to persevere. I have given to several of my friends.
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- Morgan GiesbrechtReviewed in Canada on February 26, 2022
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
This was my fourth Elyse Fitzpatrick book, and it doesn’t disappoint! A raw, honest look at suffering and keeping a steadfast heart against the backdrop of Psalm 57. Several sections were hard to read as they were very poignant and relevant to things in my own life, but Elyse does a wonderful job balancing personal experience and God’s Truth. Such an encouraging read!