44 Life Lessons: A Guide to Living with Intention, Deepening Love, and Creating Lasting Relationships - A Companion Workbook to Raising Cole (Legacy Series)

What if the pain you've carried could become the purpose you've been searching for?44 Life Lessons on Living a Meaningful Life and Creating Lasting Relationships is a deeply personal, faith-rooted companion workbook to Marc Pittman's beloved memoir, Raising Cole — the true story of a father's love for his son Cole, and the devastating grief that followed Cole's death in a car accident at age 21.Created by Krista Hawkins in collaboration with Marc Pittman, this workbook draws 44 timeless life lessons from that story. There are lessons about love, loss, faith, family, and the relationships that define us. Whether you are striving to be a better parent or partner, simply longing to live with greater intention, or if you are walking through a season of grief, this workbook meets you exactly where you are.Inside each lesson, you'll find:Reflection questions that prompt honest, meaningful self-examinationGroup discussion questions designed for small groups, Bible studies, or book clubsBiblical grounding rooted in Scripture (NIV)Practical application exercises to move insight into actionThe 44 lessons are organized across themes including embracing pain, expressing love, building relationships, honoring legacy, confronting loss, and discovering purpose — guiding you through a meaningful and personal journey.As Marc Pittman writes: "If Raising Cole helped you feel something, I hope this workbook helps you DO something."This workbook is ideal for:Individuals seeking healing, growth, and deeper relationshipsParents who want to invest more intentionally in their childrenSmall groups, Sunday school classes, and faith communitiesGrief support groups and counseling settingsBook clubs and FCA or campus ministry groupsAnyone who has read Raising Cole and wants to go deeperYou don't have to have experienced great loss to benefit from these lessons. You simply have to want to love better, live more fully, and leave a legacy that matters.Your story matters. This journey can help you live it with greater love, intention, and purpose. Read more