Waking Up Again: A Journey of Grief and Gratitude Hardcover – March 3, 2026

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to life than trying to meet some arbitrary standard of being a good Christian and just ‘doing’ church?”After an incurable cancer diagnosis at the age of twenty-five threatened to cut Tim’s story short, he and Hilary began asking questions that took them past an average faith and into the deep place of learning to trust God for real. What followed was an experiment in living life on purpose, intentionally joining Jesus in both the mundane and extraordinary moments.This is not a book about cancer. It is about how to embrace the gift of waking up each day, knowing the presence of Jesus in times of sorrow, and His faithfulness when the future feels fragile.Waking Up Again is not just about enduring hardship; it’s about the nearness of God in the midst of it. Through reflective practices, humor, and engaging stories, Tim and Hilary invite readers to grow their perspective on grief and gratitude. Whether you’re in the midst of struggle or wondering if a life of joy is possible, this book is an invitation into more.Tim Timmons is a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and worship leader whose music carries a unique blend of authenticity, humor, and hope. Diagnosed with incurable cancer over two decades ago, Tim has turned his journey into a catalyst for songs that point people toward practicing life with Jesus every day. Beyond his music, Tim founded 10000 MINUTES, a nonprofit and podcast encouraging people to join Jesus in the 10,000 minutes of the week outside Sunday services. His story is portrayed in the film I Can Only Imagine 2. Tim lives in Nashville, TN with his wife, Hilary, and four children. Read more