When God Seems Distant
Surprising Ways God Deepens Our Faith and Draws Us Near
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Hidden in the spiritual desert are streams of living water
"The world desperately needs a distinctly gospel-focused vision of rest, soul replenishment, and restoration. Drawing deeply from the Scriptures and the rich treasures of Reformed spirituality, Strobel and Coe present us with a way to find eternal life even in life's deserts."--J. D. Greear, pastor and author
Far from being evidence that we're failing in our faith, spiritual dry seasons are actually part of God's plan to draw us into a deeper walk with him. With the wisdom and compassion of those who have been there, Kyle Strobel and John Coe invite you to draw near to the Lord as you walk through the differing seasons of the soul. They explain
● the purpose of the wilderness in the story of God's people--including our Savior
● why we need to unlearn our assumptions about spiritual growth
● how our spiritual lives actually benefit from times of dryness
● the need to refocus our hearts on Christ
If you have found yourself in the desert, desperately longing for the living waters Jesus promises, this book will assure you that God is not absent--and you may be on the cusp of experiencing a deeper faith.
Kyle C Strobel
Kyle Strobel is the director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation and the professor of spiritual theology and formation at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. A popular speaker, Strobel is the author of Formed for the Glory of God and coauthor of Beloved Dust and The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb. He has written for Relevant, Pastors.com, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, DeeperStory.com, and others. He and his family live in Fullerton, California, where he serves on the preaching team of Redeemer Church. He is the coauthor, with John Coe, of Where Prayer Becomes Real and When God Seems Distant.
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John Coe
John Coe is a professor of spiritual theology and philosophy at Talbot School of Theology and Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. A leading expert on spiritual formation, he is a popular speaker on the topic at churches, retreats, and seminaries across the nation. He holds three master's degrees (in Bible, theology, and philosophy) and a PhD in philosophy from the University of California, Irvine. He lives in La Mirada, California. He is the coauthor, with Kyle Strobel, of Where Prayer Becomes Real and When God Seems Distant.
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