Pray Hard & Speak Life: Finding Hope in the Midst Of: Addictions Bankruptcy Suicide Cancer

Clifton J. Powell

Aug 2015 · WestBow Press

About this ebook

"In Pray Hard & Speak Life, Cliff Powell's story is a crystal-clear picture of the hope and restoration that is only found in Jesus! Every page drips with real life mixed with grace, forgiveness, love, and hope! You will not only be encouraged and challenged but you will also be reminded that life with Jesus is an adventure with a beautiful, expected end!"

-Acton Bowen, bestselling author

"Beautifully written, Pray Hard & Speak Life will lift your spirits and inspire your soul. It takes you on a journey through the most intimate, heart-wrenching experiences a young man could possibly endure. He was able to overcome a lifetime of trials and tribulations through his trust in God and love of family. His heart's on fire with a burning desire to help others who may be going through their own setbacks in life by helping them learn to pray hard and speak life."

-Sharon Schuler Kreps, author of Jokers & Dandies

Whether it's a financial struggle, physical ailment, or emotional tragedy, you have the ability to determine if the battle you face will be lost or won. In Pray Hard & Speak Life, the author reflects on some of the most challenging battles he has faced and how one friend who became the love of his life stayed by his side through it all, only to become the victim of a battle that taught him how to pray hard and speak life. This memoir walks the reader down a road covered with scenery that displays the best and the worst of the author's most private moments. He shares how he was able to make the transformation from addiction to sobriety through the love of Jesus and how the real battle had just begun.

Ratings and reviews

I loved this book and am glad I found it. Not only is Mr. Powell a great and succinct writer but reading what he included (and decided not to include) taught me so much about God's provision. One thing I noticed was that he did not mention anyone's opinions on his various decisions, like moving from place to place. I struggle with thinking about other's judgements and liked that he seemed to make hard decisions that were in his best interest.

Such an inspirational read, but I was most impressed with Cliff's courage in sharing his innermost life secrets for the world to read! I know, though, that this book was written with intention led by his heart for Christ and his passion for reaching others for Kingdom wins! This is such an easy read and will certainly inspire you to cast all your cares on Him and dig deeper in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Such a testimony about how when you enter the gates that are opened up to you through God's will for your life, you can't go wrong!! Pray Hard and Speak Life!!

About the author

Cliff Powell was born and raised in Cullman, Alabama. Powell left Cullman for Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Following graduation, he spent fifteen years gaining knowledge about people in the field of sales. In 2014, Cliff found a love for writing through his wife’s prayer page on Facebook during her battle with cancer.