Something Good Will Grow: Finding God's Heart in the Soil of Suffering

What Readers Are Saying

We all need a friend who sits with us in the hard, and, when the time is right, speaks the truth of God’s love and care over us. In Something Good Will Grow, Nicole not only meets you where you are, but she uplifts and equips you with the tools you need to walk with the Lord through the darkness and into the light. She also does a beautiful job of acknowledging what is not fun about suffering, while encouraging us to fix our eyes squarely on Jesus and to live expectantly, trusting in God’s goodness.

— Carrie K.

Nicole Jacobsmeyer boldly shares her life, the good, the bad, and the broken, in a way that is gospel-centered. Something Good Will Grow invited me to see my suffering through a heavenly lens, focusing on God above all. Her transparency is refreshing and her unashamed proclamation of Jesus Christ is unceasingly good, even in the most dire of circumstances. This book is a much-needed invitation to refocus my perspective.

— Anna W.

Something Good Will Grow came into my life at exactly the right time. During a season where I’ve been trying to reconnect and strengthen my faith, this book gently reminded me to release my worries to God and trust Him more fully. It encouraged me to slow down, be still, and allow Him to work through my pain and struggles rather than trying to carry everything alone. One of the most meaningful messages was the reminder that our suffering is not without purpose when we surrender it to Him. This book left me feeling comforted, hopeful, and reminded that even through difficult seasons, something good truly can grow.

— Christina S.

Something Good Will Grow offers a compelling reminder that even the deepest seasons of suffering are never wasted in the hands of our good and gracious God. Nicole points readers beyond temporary, unsatisfactory relief to the lasting treasure of knowing Jesus more intimately with honesty, wisdom, and unwavering biblical truth. Each chapter beautifully and powerfully communicates how pain and suffering can become the very place where faith is refined, and Christ becomes more precious than ever before. This is a convicting, encouraging, and hope-filled resource for anyone longing to find purpose, endurance, and deeper fellowship with Christ in the midst of any trial.

— Kelsey W.

Nicole has created a lifeline for those seeking a meaningful understanding of their faith in Christ. Her personal testimony and use of Scripture create a powerful connection that is easy to understand and, most importantly, relatable. Encouraging and uplifting, Something Good Will Grow reminds us that we are never alone when God comes first. This book will renew and strengthen your foundation in Christ.

— Bethany D.

This message stirred my heart from the very first page. What a beautiful reminder that God is always at work, even in the unseen and painful places. With honesty and deep biblical truth, Nicole invites us to trust that even our darkest seasons are fertile ground for God’s redeeming grace. Something Good Will Grow is a tender, hope-filled offering that encourages readers to cling to Christ and believe that He is faithfully bringing beauty out of every hardship.

— Rachael Adams, host of The Love Offering Podcast and author of Everyday Prayers for Love and A Little Goes a Long Way

I was literally in tears by the introduction. Nicole’s tender words of truth continued to crack my soul open in the sweetest way throughout the entire book, reminding me of how present God is in my pain, and that good—so much good—can come through it. If you’re walking through suffering, stepping out of it, or standing on the brink, there are loads of hope for you within these precious pages. As you journey through, with God as your guide, you will gain an authentic friend who truly gets you, and will walk alongside you, as you grow, strengthen, and heal together.

— Keri Eichberger, author of Win Over Worry

This book feels like a guidebook on the challenges of life. Almost as if you’re sitting across from a trusted mentor over coffee, discussing the various road bumps—big and small—that we all encounter in our journey of life and faith. Nicole offers advice but from a down-to-earth, ‘I’m learning and living this too’ mentality. Shining through it all is the hope that suffering is not purposeless, and something good is in fact growing in the soil of our hardships. What a precious reminder!

— Olivia Gerber, chronic pain sufferer and author of Hold Hope

Nicole has certainly written a gem of a book! As a woman whose life has been steeped in suffering, I appreciate the biblical depth and compassion of Nicole’s writing in Something Good Will Grow. Truly, it feels like sitting with a sweet friend who’s been tried by fire and wants to unpack the wisdom and truth of God’s Word with you. May all who read this beautiful work be encouraged to rest in the sovereign hands of God as they navigate through their suffering.” —Portia Collins, Bible teacher and author of Finding Freedom in Christ: An 8-Week Study of Galatians “In Something Good Will Grow, Nicole Jacobsmeyer gently guides the reader on a journey to find healing after heartache. She writes beautifully from her own pain, sharing with an authenticity that is easy to the weary heart while simultaneously pointing the reader back to God. She does this by bringing biblical truth to the broken spirit and leading the reader back to His goodness. This book is a reminder that suffering is not the end of your story, but rather the very soil where God grows His people and draws them to Himself. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in your pain, these pages will give you renewed hope that something good will grow.

— Brittany Rust, Bible teacher, bestselling author, and founder of Truth x Grace Ministries

If you’re in a season of longing to see God’s goodness amid the hardest thing you’ve walked through, Something Good Will Grow is the book that will bring refreshment to your weary soul. With deep theological insight and heart-wide-open testimonies, Nicole Jacobsmeyer brings you to see and know God’s heart for us even in suffering seasons. You will come to find that there’s no better place to be than following Jesus even when you wish your life was different. You will not regret reading Something Good Will Grow.

— Allyson Golden, author of Arise and Shine and host of the Words Are Golden Podcast