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Through the Eyes of a Lion: Facing Impossible Pain, Finding Incredible Power Paperback – August 4, 2015
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“…he has this story. And he has told it well. With candor. With honesty. With hope.  –Max Lucado Pastor and New York Times bestselling author

“This is one of the most powerfully transparent books I have ever read.” –Sheila Walsh, Speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author

“This is a book that will help everybody, in every walk of life.” —Carl Lentz, Pastor, Hillsong NYC

“Levi has framed up some practical thoughts and shares some experiences that can help us not only to cope with the pain of loss but to… thrive as a result.  –Bob Hurley, Chairman and founder, Hurley LLC

‘…he has this story. And he has told it well. With candor. With honesty. With hope.’ – Max Lucado Pastor and New York Times bestselling author –Max Lucado Pastor and New York Times bestselling author

‘This is one of the most powerfully transparent books I have ever read.’ – Sheila Walsh, Speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author –Sheila Walsh, Speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author

‘This is a book that will help everybody, in every walk of life.’ – Carl Lentz, Pastor, Hillsong NYC … ‘Levi has framed up some practical thoughts and shares some experiences that can help us not only to cope with the pain of loss but to… thrive as a result.’ – Bob Hurley, Chairman and founder, Hurley LLC –Carl Lentz, Pastor, Hillsong NYC

About the Author

Levi Lusko is the pastor of Fresh Life Church, a multisite church in Montana, and the founder of Skull Church and the O2 Experience. He serves as host for Greg Laurie’s Harvest Crusades and travels internationally to speak at churches and conferences. He takes pleasure in small things like: black coffee, new shoes, and fast internet. He and his wife, Jennie, have four daughters, Alivia, Daisy, Clover, and Lenya, who is in heaven.

Paperback: 240 pagesPublisher: Thomas Nelson (August 4, 2015)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0718032144ISBN-13: 978-0718032142 Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #1,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #32 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Christian Living > Spiritual Growth #293 in Books > Religion & Spirituality

In this book, Pastor Levi Lusko shows with heartbreaking honesty how to face impossible pain and find incredible power. But Through the Eyes of a Lion is more than just a manual for dealing with grief. In Levi’s words, it’s "a manifesto for high-octane living." Those words couldn’t be more true. I’ve never experienced the level of pain that Levi and his wife Jennie did the day their daughter Lenya left this earth. But I have struggled with fear, anxiety, and defeat, and I walked away from this book encouraged and empowered to change the way I view the challenges in my life.

Posing questions like "How do you live out an extraordinary calling while doing ordinary things and living in a world that is all screwed up?" Levi uses his real life experiences to teach you how to hurt with hope, look past what you can see, and let go of fear to become the you you were meant to be. And he does so with a mix of authenticity, brevity, gravity and humor that makes this not only a powerful read, but one you can easily engage with. From "cue the eagle" to "pain is a microphone" and "run toward the roar" the pages are full of tidbits of wisdom and key phrases that will stick with you long after you finish reading. Whether you’re struggling under the weight of seemingly unbearable pain, or facing the everyday difficulties of life, this book offers renewed hope–for both your present and your future.

This book tells the very messy story of losing a daughter. It does not tell you how to get over it or move on – the two biggest lies of grief counseling. Levi strips away any preconceptions we might have about suffering, revealing the only substance that really matters: a transparent, raw, and very real relationship with God. Get to that point and maybe then we can begin to grieve our losses in a way that has lasting impact on a broken world. That impact, that calling – our grief now becomes a gateway, rather than a barrier. I’m thankful to Levi for writing this book and to the Luskos for their example in suffering through painful grief and sharing this story.

Through the Eyes of a Lion reflects Levi’s strength of character with authenticity of his voice – if you read this book with an appreciation and understanding of the richness of his enthusiasm and care for you that exudes from his preaching pulpit, you’ll spend less time thinking about a critical literary review or dreaming up book club questions and more energy running to a God that soothes and heals your pain. Reading the book through In a single sitting, I confess that it’s a page turner of the best kind – words that provide a catalyst for healing and motivation to keep pursuing God with all of your heart. And at the end of the day, isn’t that really the only litmus test for whether or not a book has done a five-star job?

You will not finish this book unchanged. Levi has a way of sharing moments he and his family have walked through, since their daughter Lenya went to heaven, in a way that you can tangibly feel their emotions. They have hurt so deeply but with hope, and through this book you get to see God healing parts of their soul. Levi is an incredibly gifted writer and weaves solid bible teaching throughout in a way that is relevant to every single person. You will cry and laugh and certainly be challenged to look at your own life as you read this book. I loved every single page and am so excited to be able to share this book with friends and family.
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