Crying out loud

My marriage was falling apart. My husband was ‘playing away from home’, and I was miserable. But leaving him and getting divorced was not an option. I was a Christian and Christians didn’t do that sort of thing; they just gritted their teeth and got on with it. Or so I thought.…
It wasn’t just the other women; it was all the other rubbish my husband threw my way: the hurt, the name calling and the coldness towards me, as well as the huge financial debt of which I had been unaware. It was as if everything we had ever shared had been thrown out with the trash, including me. One night I cried out to God for rescue. He heard and answered me. He promised me that one day things would be better.

This is my story.

Crying Out Loud is a must read for all women who care about their sisters. As Christians, we enter into marriage with the belief that it’s for life and that problems will be worked through. Sadly, that isn’t the experience for all. As you readthis you will recognize the author to be a victim of much wrong done against her and, though she persevered, her husband’s many betrayals led to the end of the marriage. For those who haven’t faced such pain, Crying Out Loud gives enormously valuable insights for getting alongside those who may have to walk a similar path. It opened my eyes to some of the results of betrayal of which I’d previously been unaware. It also demonstrates God’s grace and restoration of one so deeply hurt, to live, to love, to serve Him again.

Julia Jones – Director of Women’s Ministry, London Seminary

Beth Lane lives in rural England with her husband and lively pets. She is the mother of two much-loved, adult children. She loves opening her home to others, and having the kettle ready for anyone who pops in. She is actively involved in youth and women’s ministries; she loves walking alongside others, whether chatting over a cuppa, sharing a quiet moment, or opening the Bible together to encourage one another in faith. In her free time, she enjoys deep-diving into genealogy – she finds uncovering family secrets totally addictive!