In the book What Really Matters, authors Hal Donaldson and Lindsay Donaldson-Kring write about Hal’s life and struggles. Hal is honest and open with his struggles in life due to the tragic events that happened. Because of life’s struggles he writes: “Many live under an unspoken fear of disappointing God and not measuring up to his expectations. Psychologist Ed Welch of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation notes, "Most people I know…. are fairly certain that God will say [to them], ‘You are such a disappointment. Forgiven, but a disappointment….’ There are no doghouses in the Kingdom of God," Welch also says. There is no punishment for shortcomings, because perfection was never God’s expectation. He knows your limitations and likely expects less of you than you may think….”
Hal writes on: “The enemy wants you to believe God has set the bar so high you are destined to fail, and he turns speed bumps into Mount Everest. He makes puddles look like the Pacific. He wants you to fix your eyes on the obstacles, but God says, Peer beyond the speed bumps to the blessings I have for you. You have a choice.”
This is a great and encouraging book with lots of personal stories. I would highly recommend this book. I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

In the world full of hurting people, we can be hurt, and we also can hurt other people. Hal Donaldson recognize that situation and help us to understand what really matters in our life and how to face a hurting world beside us.