Walking with God on the Road You Never Wanted to Travel

The Christian life isn't always a walk in the park. Children of Christian parents do die. Christian businessmen do lose their jobs. And husbands of Christian wives do cheat. Being a Christian doesn't protect you from the tough punches life throws. Taking fourteen strategies from the biblical account of the Israelite journey, Walking with God on the Road You Never Wanted to Travel offers real hope to those on an unexpected, difficult journey. For forty years the Israelites wandered through a devastating wilderness, suffering many losses, and yet learning some timeless lessons. These lessons, presented here as strategies for modern believers, are simply stated, clearly explained, and beautifully illustrated with dramatic and inspiring stories. In a fallen world, pain doesn't ask permission. Crisis invades your life, forcing you into survival mode. Christian marriages collapse in adultery. Businesses suddenly fail, catapulting families toward financial ruin. Even children are sometimes diagnosed with terrible diseases. These aren't minor speed bumps. They are terrifying detours that shatter your world.If life has left you or a loved one stunned, angry, or confused, Mark Atteberry has good news. Walking with God on the Road You Never Wanted to Travel is about hope, about triumphing through your pain, rather than getting bogged down in fear, defeat, and endless questions. As Atteberry states, "The whys of life are often out of our reach. My goal is simply to share the wonderful news I've discovered, that even the hardest roads lead home."By gathering clues from the Israelites' 40-year trek in the wilderness, Atteberry extends a helping hand for your journey-13 effective strategies that you can begin utilizing today. Tempered by more than 30 years of pastoring, his insights are warm, relevant, and compassionate. Though you are on a road you never wished to travel, you can decide not to get stuck in the wilderness. A better life awaits you on the other side, and God wants to lead you there.

the Christian Life Isn't Always A Walk In The Park. Children Of Christian Parents Do Die. Christian Businessmen Do Lose Their Jobs. And Husbands Of Christian Wives Do Cheat. Being A Christian Doesn't Protect You From The Tough Punches Life Throws.

taking Fourteen Strategies From The Biblical Account Of The Israelite Journey, walking With God On The Road You Never Wanted To Travel Offers Real Hope To Those On An Unexpected, Difficult Journey. For Forty Years The Israelites Wandered Through A Devastating Wilderness, Suffering Many Losses, And Yet Learning Some Timeless Lessons. These Lessons, Presented Here As Strategies For Modern Believers, Are Simply Stated, Clearly Explained, And Beautifully Illustrated With Dramatic And Inspiring Stories.

Strategy #1: understand how you wound up in the wilderness Strategy #2: commit to strict obedience Strategy #3: travel with a friend Strategy #4: stay positive Strategy #5: step over the dead and keep going Strategy #6: trust God to meet your needs Strategy #7: go at God's pace Strategy #8: enjoy every oasis Strategy # 9: expect detours Strategy # 10: worship on the way Strategy #11: keep your dreams alive Strategy #12: cross your Jordan when you come to it Strategy #13: turn your trip into a testimony A letter from Mark Study guide. Drawn from the Israelites' wilderness journey, Walking with God on the Road You Never Wanted to Travel offers practical strategies that enable modern Christians to flourish in their faith while going through tough times