Lilies of the Field: How to Obtain Peace During Difficult Times

By Debbie Vanderslice

How to Obtain Peace during Difficult Times is a 8 chapter reality based Christian book that examines the problems we face each and everyday and gives hope to the myriad of believers when faced with hardship. This books looks at the problems we endure both individually and societal.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Aug 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9781973698036

Debbie Vanderslice

Debbie Vanderslice graduated with honors in history (BA) from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas, where she played tennis on full scholarship and was selected to the GTE all Southwest honor team. With her strong writing skills and love for God, the Arkansas bred razorback has gone on to work freelance for Day Spring Cards and Celebration as a freelance writer. Debbie has also had Shameless,(New Hope Press) and Gilead Now (WestBow Press) and Behind the Curtain (Tate Publishing) as well as The Dance of the Addition. (Tate)

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WestBow Press rev. date: 08/03/2020

CONTENTS

Part 1: THE PROBLEM

Chapter 1: The Field

Chapter 2: Road Blocks

Chapter 3: Contentment

Chapter 4: Much Afraid

Part 2: THE SOLUTION

Chapter 5: Venturing Out

Chapter 6: Brand New

Chapter 7: Satan’s Game

Chapter 8: To Live is Christ

DEDICATION

to hannah banana the world’s best daughter. i love you so much

to sherry thank you for your continued support

to leigh ann for your skill

to kay for being my best friend

to cynthia, chip,edy gibbons, mom and crew for being there always

to the westbow staff for all your patience with me

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Debbie Vanderslice graduated with honors in history from SMU in Dallas, Texas, where she played tennis on a full scholarship. With her strong writing skills and love for God she has gone on to work with such companies as DaySpring, Celebration, and Warner Press as a freelance writer. In 2008 she had Shameless, a women’s indepth bible study published by New Hope Publishers. She has also published Gilead Now by Westbow Publishers, and Treasures of Darkness by Westbow Publishers as well as And the House Was Filled by Westbow as well.

Debbie seeks to minister to hurting women who have gonethrough many trials and tribulations. Debbie has fought many personal battles, including an eating disorderand attends AA. Debbie’s passion can be seen in theexample of Jesus commanding others to take of their Lazarus’ grave clothes, as she ministers to those tryingto become free from past issues and mistakes. Debbie currently teaches and writes full time.

Debbie was a nationally ranked tennis player who won several state championships, was the eighth ranked amateur in the nation in singles and the third ranked doubles amateur player in the nation. She has coached state champions and has coached on