All Will Be Well: Learning to Trust God's Love
About this ebook
"Then when you don't see me anymore, I will be where God is," said Mima, "because God loves you and God loves me, 'All will be well, all will be well, everything will be well.'"
Mima is very sick, and just thinking about it makes Julian very sad and very angry. Julian is worried about Mima and wonders if God can hear her or if God cares. So Mima teaches Julian that God loves us and that God can be trusted—even when weare sad or angry.
Help young hearts explore life’s toughest questions with All Will Be Well, a tender and beautifully illustrated book that brings the wisdom of Julian of Norwich to life for children.
This moving story followsa young girl named Julian as she navigates the sadness and uncertainty of her grandmother’s illness. Through heartfelt conversations with her Mima, Julian begins to discover the comforting truth that God’s constant love allows us to trust Him, even in times of grief.
Designed to address sensitive subjects like death and loss, this book equips parents and caregivers with theological insight that is both generous and gentle enough to hold children's questions. Julian of Norwich’s timeless teachings are thoughtfully woven throughout the narrative, helping children to process their emotions, ask thoughtful questions, and find peace in God’s loving care.
All Will Be Well Features:
- Tackling Big Questions: This book is written to help children understand grief and loss through the lens of God’s unconditional love.
- Heartfelt Storytelling: This book introduces Julian of Norwich’s inspiring teachings, drawn from her own suffering, in an age-appropriate way.
- Meaningful Conversations: A special note to adults offers guidance for conversations, making this book an invaluable resource for Christian parents, grandparents, and others who care for children.
Help children to explore themes of love, trust, and hope through this gentle, faith-filled story. With All Will Be Well, families can share meaningful moments together while learning to lean into God’s love.
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About the author
Lacy Finn Borgo is a human being in whom God dwells and delights and is still learning to live into those words. She is a member of the Renovaré Ministry Team. She is a faculty member and the Student Care Coordinator for the Renovaré Institute for Spiritual Formation. She has a spiritual direction ministry for adults, provides spiritual direction for children at Haven House, and hosts Listening Circles, spiritual accompaniment for parents of LGBTQ+ kids. Her books include Faith Like a Child: Embracing Our Lives as Children of God, Spiritual Conversations with Children: Listening to God Together, and the children’s picture book All Will Be Well. Lacy’s community includes her spouse of over thirty years, and two vibrantly different young adult kids, nearby parents, two ornery goats (not to be confused with parents), one energetic dog, and a smattering of cats and chickens. You can find her at GoodDirtMinistries.org.
Rebecca Evans is an author and illustrator who has worked on over two dozen children's books, including All Will Be Well. She also enjoys teaching art at her local Art Center, publishing artwork with magazines and multiple publishing houses, and sharing her love of literature and art with children. Rebecca lives in Maryland and enjoys spending time with her husband and their children, and working from her home studio.
