Andrew Golden and his wife Crystal just wanted to build a normal family. God had other plans. After a series of failed pregnancies and devastating miscarriages, and being told she could never have a child, a miracle happened. That miracle’s name was Malachi. Malachi was born with severe Congenital Heart Defects. Without the parent’s consent to perform open-heart surgery on their newborn, Malachi would likely die. Little did they know that the first surgery was just the beginning of the long struggle to save the life of their miracle child. Throughout their arduous journey, Andrew and Crystal must learn to put their trust in the Lord and have faith in His plan. But how can you have that amount of faith when it seems the most precious thing in your life is about to be taken away? For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm… – Isaiah 25:4 The Storm That Grew My Faith" takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. The story of this family and Malachi's fight to become a strong healthy boy is an inspiration in Christian faith. The trials and tribulations will truly illustrate the power of God and the importance of faith in your life. As an adopted family member I have witnessed, with my own eyes, the power of God and the importance of a daily walk with Jesus. Before I met the Goldens, I was already saved by God's grace. However, I was not walking the path I knew I needed to be walking. We first met at the funeral of my brother and absolute best friend Billy and we immediately clicked. I have been able to watch little Malachi grow up into a firecracker of a kid and to see how quickly he has come so far is a true testament to the awesome powerof God. This book illustrates that, even where you are in the darkest place you've ever been in your life,the light that is your faith in Christ will guide you out of that darkness. Living through this with them and physically seeing the true power of faith has shown me that NOTHING is more important than walking in God's word. Faith WILL bring you out of the darkness and into the light.-Anthony Johnson A story of struggle, pain, trials, and, ultimately, strength. Mr. Golden's experience with his trials gives a shining example of the tribulations and hardships that God tests our faith with. This is a true story of one man's test of faith, and the blessings and miracles that are bestowed to those who believe whole-heartedly. This story should shine as a reminder of God's will, and remind us that, although we may not understand why things are happening, God has a plan for everything. And we should trust in God and allow his will to flow through us. If you do not believe in miracles, I urge you to pick up this book and take to heart the many miracles instilled in its truth.-C. McCann We were young, happy, and in love. We wanted to settle down and start a family, but from the beginning God had a journey for us to go on. We felt like we were being punished. We were only being prepared for a blessing that brought a battle with it that would take strength from God to make it through.