Not The Way You Thought It Would Be: Making Sense of the Journey of Faith
Gibson, Glen L
Synopsis "Not The Way You Thought It Would Be: Making Sense of the Journey of Faith"
The life of faith is an adventurous journey, but not a predictable one. The unanticipated realities of life eventually challenge our expectations in many ways. This book honestly and transparently addresses these issues that are often overlooked or avoided in discussions of contemporary spiritual life and experience. For many, the life of faith is not what they thought it would be and they continue to wrestle with hard questions with little hope for finding clear answers. In this book you'll walk with Abraham, the father of faith, in a narrative approach to discipleship that addresses life's realities with biblical insight to help you understand your own journey of faith. Whether you're simply investigating the spiritual life, just beginning or have been on that journey for a long time, you'll find helpful insights into what the journey of faith is all about. In it you'll discover how to: - Navigate tests of faith - Work through relational problems - Face the prospect of change - Understand the challenges of success - See the big picture of God's purpose - Avoid shortcuts that lead to setbacks - Overcome personal failures - Discern your part in God's mission - Work through life transitions - Finish your journey strong - And much more A study guide for personal reflection and group discussion is included at the end of each chapter to help you discern God's working in your life and turn your discoveries into practical application.Discover how your spiritual life can reach its full potential and thrive no matter what life throws at you. Glen L. Gibson is a pastor and teaching in California with a passion to help people know God more deeply and to experience the full life God intended in the journey of faith. He received his B.A. in Religion from Vanguard University and his M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary.
