Author and ministry veteran Marlene Burling delivers a powerful message of resilience, trust, and spiritual growth in her latest release, Breaking Through the Clouds, a Christian memoir that inspires readers to find peace amid life’s most turbulent storms.
Drawing from a lifetime of ministry, caregiving, and personal tragedy—including the loss of her husband and numerous health challenges—Burling shares intimate reflections grounded in scripture. The book chronicles her spiritual journey and offers tangible encouragement to those facing grief, uncertainty, or personal trials. Each chapter is rich with biblical insight and concludes with a call to prayer, a selected scripture, and a reflective meditation, making it both a devotional and a life story.

“Storms in life are inevitable,” says Burling. “But God never leaves us in the storm—He walks us through it. I wrote this book to show others that there is light beyond the clouds and that faith can truly anchor us in our darkest hours.”

Breaking Through the Clouds covers a broad spectrum of emotional terrain: from the sudden hospitalization of her husband due to near-fatal heart conditions, to the challenges of caregiving for aging parents, to the profound loneliness that followed his passing. Yet, at its core, the book is a testimony to God's unwavering faithfulness. Readers are invited to examine their own storms—loss, health issues, broken relationships—and discover God’s presence within them.

The book’s release comes at a time when mental health and spiritual resilience are more relevant than ever. Burling’s compassionate tone and honest storytelling resonate with readers across generations. She doesn’t offer trite answers but rather a deeply personal witness to how God’s promises sustained her.
“Reading Breaking Through the Clouds felt like sitting down with a trusted friend,” says one early reviewer. “Marlene doesn’t sugarcoat pain, but she shows you how to face it with faith.”

The book is ideal for individual reflection, women’s Bible study groups, grief recovery circles, and anyone needing reassurance that no storm is beyond God’s power to calm.

About the Author:
Marlene Burling has dedicated her life to Christian ministry and caregiving. A pastor’s wife for over 30 years, she has served in teaching, counseling, and leadership roles in churches across New York and Pennsylvania. With eight surgeries and personal loss behind her, Burling writes from a place of hard-earned experience and deep trust in God. Breaking Through the Clouds is her heartfelt invitation for readers to draw closer to Christ, no matter how dark their circumstances.