This quick read of humorous, heart breaking, and encouraging short stories from 40+ years of working with teenagers hopes to empower a resume’ of “Yes” with God. These stories of joyful and often partial surrender reveal the possibilities of faith in the adventure of walking with the Creator. And in this all too often partial obedience, stories of good works hand crafted around our strengths and gifts, purposed to glorify the Son. Good works designed to accomplish His purposes as he frees us from ourselves to love and serve one another. This is a book that hopes to stir up faith to conquer fears and faith to climb out of comfortable ruts of routine in hopes of something better. It’s a faith that releases the power of God’s Spirit for service in our families, churches, and cities. This book doesn’t promise glowing newspaper write ups or 'Keys to the City', but explores the personal satisfaction that comes of partnering with the God of the Universe to accomplish his purposes in a life of love and grace.
This quick read of humorous, heart breaking, and encouraging short stories from 40+ years of working with teenagers hopes to empower a resume’ of “Yes” with God. These stories of joyful and often partial surrender reveal the possibilities of faith in the adventure of walking with the Creator. And in this all too often partial obedience, stories of good works hand crafted around our strengths and gifts, purposed to glorify the Son. Good works designed to accomplish His purposes as he frees us from ourselves to love and serve one another. This is a book that hopes to stir up faith to conquer fears and faith to climb out of comfortable ruts of routine in hopes of something better. It’s a faith that releases the power of God’s Spirit for service in our families, churches, and cities. This book doesn’t promise glowing newspaper write ups or 'Keys to the City', but explores the personal satisfaction that comes of partnering with the God of the Universe to accomplish his purposes in a life of love and grace.