40 Days out of Darkness: Finding Hope, Love, and Value Through God’s Love Letters and Poems

By Debbie Krutsinger

In Forty Days out of Darkness, author Debbie Krutsinger seeks to inspire you to recognize the goodness, compassion, and loving kindness of God Almighty and allow Him to draw you into an intimate relationship with the trinity of God, the Father; Jesus Christ, God’s Son; and the Holy Spirit, counselor and advocate.

Forty Days out of Darkness is written from the perspective of God speaking to His children. Each devotional includes scripture written in italics with Bible references and questions to encourage you to go deeper in your walk with God. The selections are meant to make you aware of His steadfast presence and fill you with the hope of knowing you are loved and valued.

Krutsinger shares how she wrote these devotionals while in her own dark places of life, spending countless hours in God’s word, learning who he is and whose she is. She began to experience true joy and peace. God has taught her that he desires us to be in his word. As you read, reflect on, engage with, apply, and declare God’s truth and promises, your life will be transformed into the likeness of the savior.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
• Release date: Mar 13, 2022
• ISBN: 9781489740045

Debbie Krutsinger

Debbie Krutsinger, a fifth generation Tampa, Florida, native, is an inspirational speaker and author of poetry, short stories, and devotionals. Happily married to her hero since 1976, she serves in their Tampa-based business, Krutsinger Services. Krutsinger enjoys Bible study, the beach, writing, and spending time with her family, friends, and grandchildren.

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40

DAYS

Out of Darkness

Finding Hope, Love, and Value through

God’s Love Letters and Poems

DEBBIE KRUTSINGER

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Dedication

To my sweet sisters,

Connie Hall and Rita Dykes.

With love and sincere appreciation.

Thank you for listening, loving and

encouraging me to keep writing.

How does one write a book?

"One word at a time."

With sincere appreciation

and a grateful heart:

A very special thank you to Steve, my Husband, and our children, Stephanie Guynn, Ryan Guynn (Son-in-love) and Matthew Krutsinger. I am eternally grateful God gave me