Crushed But Not Cursed

What the Disciples Endured and Why Your Life Isn’t as Hard as You Think
Crushed But Not Cursed reframes suffering by directing our eyes to the disciples who endured unimaginable trials without losing hope. Joshua Schmidt guides you through biblical narratives that reveal how persecution hardship and betrayal shaped unwavering faith and deepened spiritual resilience. This book dismantles the victim mindset by inviting you to see adversity as a forge for character and intimacy with God. Each chapter weaves application stories and reflection prompts to help you embrace hardship with courage compassion and perspective. You will learn how to navigate your own challenges with the same tenacity displayed by Peter John and Paul as they faced imprisonment rejection and death. By tracing their footsteps you will discover that pain does not signify divine abandonment but an invitation to grow stronger wiser and more compassionate. Embrace your trials knowing you are pressed but never discarded.