Health, Healing, and Wholeness

By Tracy Crump

Where do you turn for help when illness or injury strikes? No matter how bleak the prognosis, you can find hope and healing in Jesus.

 

The Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. (Malachi 4:2 NLT)

 

Through her work as an intensive care nurse, Tracy Crump witnessed lifesaving miracles when everyone involved had given up—everyone except God. She cared for patients, family, and friends experiencing major health crises and offered encouragement no matter the situation, knowing we don't always experience healing in this life.

 

Crafted with unique examples of God's miraculous power and saving grace, Health, Healing, and Wholeness blends Scripture-rich meditations with biblical principles that highlight God's mercy in times of medical need. Moving stories of a mother's sacrifice, children overcoming catastrophic accidents, the beauty of a life well lived, and joy despite traumatic brain injury instill hope.

 

Whether you are experiencing a medical crisis, walking alongside someone who is, or caring for a loved one, these thirty devotions will bring comfort and peace.

 

Prepare to embark on a journey to wholeness.

 

Most devotional books come across as sweet but empty of content. By contrast, ICU nurse Tracy Crump interacted with patients in their most critical moments. With compassion, she shares those powerful experiences. —Cecil Murphey, NYT bestselling author of 90 Minutes in Heaven

• Language: English
• Publisher: CrossLink Publishing
• Release date: Jun 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781393856740

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Health, Healing,

and Wholeness

Health, Healing,

and Wholeness

DEVOTIONS OF HOPE

IN THE MIDST OF ILLNESS

Tracy Crump

CrossLink Publishing

Copyright © 2020 Tracy Crump

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Health, Healing, and Wholeness/Crump —1st ed.

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020938510

First edition: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Published in association with Cyle Young of C.Y.L.E. (Cyle Young Literary Elite, LLC), a literary agency.

Cover design by The Dragomir Group

This book is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of physicians. The reader should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to his/her health, particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

Stories contained within this book are from the author’s memory of events and conversations. In order to maintain patients’ anonymity, she has occassionally changed the names of individuals and places.

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved.

Praise for Health, Healing, and Wholeness

Most devotional books come across as sweet-but-empty of content. By contrast, ICU nurse Tracy Crump interacted with patients in their most critical moments. Not only did she minister to them, but they, in turn, enriched her life. With compassion, she shares those powerful experiences with readers.

—Cecil Murphey, best-selling author of 90 Minutes in Heaven with Don Piper and author of 140 books, including When Someone You Love No Longer Remembers

Tracy uses real-life accounts of people as a springboard to direct our thoughts to specific biblical truths. She explains God’s Word and provides hope and encouragement for the reader. The prayers at the end of each devotional help guide your thoughts and give you a starting point for your own prayers. This devotional will be a great gift for any Christ-follower.

—Shirley Crowder, award-winning author of devotional books and books on prayer

Tracy Crump has penned a book that will touch your heart. As you read the stories, you will see God working in each situation, reminding us He will never leave us alone and will always bring us through whatever situation we encounter. Through the pages you will feel God’s love.

—Susan Reichert, cofounder and former editor in chief of Southern Writers Magazine

Tracy Crump’s actual accounts of her patients’ healing, both physical and spiritual, bring inspiration, encouragement, and joy. Each devotion led me to think about my own faith, learn the lessons Tracy learned from her experiences, and pray along with her. The Scripture verses offer a renewed appreciation of God’s presence and care and the reminder that in our most troubled times there is love, help, and hope.

—Yvonne Lehman, author of 59 novels and 15 Divine Moments books, founder of Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference

Reading Health, Healing and Wholeness: Devotions of Hope in the Midst of Illness is like drinking from a cool stream on a long hike. Tracy’s words revive a weary soul and refresh a tired heart. I devoured this book in one sitting, and I look forward to reading it again and again.

—Josie Siler, award-winning writer and vice president of Broken but Priceless Ministries

Tracy Crump’s stories and spiritual insights tug at the heart and inspire hope in the God who can heal body and soul.

—Katy Kauffman, cofounder of Lighthouse Bible Studies and editor of