Real Stuff: Waking Up from the Dream of a Lifetime

You once dreamed of a life of Prince Charmings and fairy-tale endings. But now that you've grown up and arrived at womanhood, those dreams seem so far out of reach.

Your husband isn't quite the guy you thought you married, your kids face challenges you never dreamed of, you have to work a lot more than you expected just to make ends meet, your spiritual life is a joke, and even the bedroom wallpaper you saved up for just looks wrong. How in the world can you cope with constant disappointment at every level of life?

If your life feels far off the mark, you can overcome the disappointment with this stimulating new discussion guide. It brings together literary and cultural insights, conversation starters, and key passages from The Message. And it will give you fresh, realistic hope and purpose for the days ahead.

1. Disappointed? Me?
2. The Man of My Dreams
3. My Glamorous Career
4. My Brilliant, Charming Children
5. My On-Fire Church
6. My Astounding Spiritual Life
7. Resilience
8. Hope