Finding Peace in Difficult Times

Finding Peace in Difficult Times: Discovering God’s Love and Hope for a Small Group By Tom Monson

In 1992, my world fell apart. Within just six months, I lost my mother, my son, and the love of my life. The pain was so deep that for the next five years, I was angry at God. I wanted nothing to do with Him or the church.

Then something changed.

Some friends invited me to a small group that met in a living room. That’s where I began to heal. Sitting with just a few people who were honest about their own struggles, doubts, and questions made all the difference. For the first time, I didn’t feel judged; I felt understood. That small group is what brought me back to God’s love.

That experience changed how I view faith.

I believe real transformation rarely happens in big church services. It happens in small groups — where people know your name, know your pain, know your joy, and care about your life. Small groups create the kind of genuine fellowship that so many people are starving for.

That’s exactly why I wrote Finding Peace in Difficult Times.

This 13-lesson small group Bible study is written for people who want to know God but may not feel comfortable in a traditional church setting. It’s warm, honest, and practical — perfect for living rooms, kitchen tables, coffee shops, or online groups.

We begin with the most important truth of all — God’s Unconditional Love — and then walk through real-life struggles like anxiety, loneliness, anger, fear, forgiveness, and marriage.

Whether you’re new to faith or have been a believer for years, this study creates a safe place for honest conversations and real spiritual growth.

A small group changed my life. And just maybe, one can change yours.

Tom Monson