God’s Encouraging Word: True Comforts When Worldly Advice Fails

Tired of “just be positive” and “God won’t give you more than you can handle”? You’re not alone. 

We've all heard them — those well-meaning phrases plastered across coffee mugs and social media feeds: "God won't give you more than you can handle." "Find your inner peace." "Be your own hero." They sound encouraging. But when life truly falls apart, they ring hollow.

In this bold and compassionate book, Faith Doerr debunks eight of the most common self-help myths circulating in modern culture, exposing their shallow roots and the quiet, unintentional damage they cause. Drawing on Scripture, and personal stories, Doerr reveals why forced positivity isn't just unhelpful — it's a distraction from the only comfort that truly endures: God’s Word.

This isn't another self-help book. It's the antidote to one.

With practical journal prompts and biblical truth woven throughout, God's Encouraging Word gently redirects weary hearts from self-reliance toward the unfailing arms of Jesus Christ.

Praise for God's Encouraging Word:

"I just read a book that made me laugh, cry, and nod my head because I felt seen and understood. What’s better is that I get to call the author a friend. Faith uses her life’s struggles to equip her; her past pain and disillusionment make her a wise and compassionate guide. Best of all, Faith points us to Jesus and God’s Word in a way that is genuine and applicable to our everyday lives. Go ahead and order several copies at once! As you read, you’ll think of a dozen friends you want to gift a copy to."

— Lindsay Hausch, Christian author and speaker; CPH author of Take Heart: God’s Comfort for Anxious Thoughts; God’s Provision in a Wilderness World, and others 

"Faith Doerr courageously challenges several touchy topics. . . uncovering commonly held myths tucked within such sayings and exposing their potential to harm, deceive, or disillusion us. She expertly maneuvers each topic of so-called self-help, skillfully debunking it through engaging stories and insightful truth, squared in Scripture and centered in Christ, our source of strength. This book will change your approach to the way you face challenges, sorrows, fears, and frustrations. . . This brilliant work receives my highest recommendation!"

— Deb Burma, Christian author and speaker; CPH author of Joy: A Study of Philippians; Be Still and Know: A Study of Rest and Refuge, and others