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Braving Difficult Decisions
What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do

By Angela Williams Gorrell

A compassionate and wise guide to navigating life’s toughest choices with faith, clarity, and courage.

Use this book to:
•    Discern difficult choices through a spiritually grounded framework
•    Integrate Christian faith into decision-making processes
•    Move from fear and paralysis toward confident, values-driven action
•    Understand the emotional and spiritual dimensions of indecision
•    Learn reflective practices that help clarify purpose and priorities
•    Navigate real-life dilemmas involving vocation, relationships, and justice
•    Develop the inner resilience to face uncertainty with courage and grace

Features
•    Thoughtful guidance from theologian Angela Williams Gorrell
•    Faith-based tools for navigating ethical and emotional complexity
•    Real-life examples and reflection exercises
•    Accessible language for clergy, laypeople, and seekers alike
•    Practical help for anyone facing personal or communal crossroads

Soft cover, 224pp
ISBN: 9780802883971
2.54 cms H x 21.84 cms L x 14.73 cms W (0.41 kgs)
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company (2024)

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Description
Angela Williams Gorrell offers readers a lifeline for those moments when clarity seems elusive and the stakes feel high.

Rooted in deep theological insight and practical wisdom, this book provides tools to help individuals and communities make thoughtful, faithful decisions in the face of uncertainty.

Gorrell combines theological reflection, real-life case studies, and gentle, non-anxious guidance to address a wide range of dilemmas – vocational questions, relational conflicts, ethical challenges, and moments of moral doubt.

Through it all, she honours the emotional weight of decision-making while offering a clear, faith-centred path forward.

Ideal for individuals struggling with uncertainty, small group study, or spiritual direction, Braving Difficult Decisions equips readers with spiritual and reflective practices that clarify values and foster resilience. 

Gorrell reminds us that even in times of confusion, we are never alone – God is present, and wisdom is available.

About the Author
Angela Williams Gorrell is a practical theologian and author whose work focuses on joy, grief, faith, and flourishing. Known for her compassionate voice and deep insight, she speaks widely on how Christian faith shapes the way we live and make decisions in a complex world.

Contents
1.    Why Difficult Decisions Matter
2.    What’s at Stake When We Choose
3.    Naming Our Fears and Desires
4.    Listening for God's Voice
5.    Discernment as a Spiritual Practice
6.    Emotions, Values, and Community
7.    When No Option Feels Right
8.    Moving Forward with Courage
9.    Grace for Regret and Re-evaluation
10.    Conclusion: Becoming a Brave Decision-Maker