Pursued By Grace

In Pursued by Grace: A Pastor's Restorative Journey, Colin recounts his experience of moral failure and his public and humiliating removal from ministry as a lead pastor of a large congregation. He candidly shares the effects this had on his family and on himself as a husband, father, and member of the clergy. Supported by references from the scriptures and lessons learned from other literature, Colin weaves his own story in with a very thorough examination of what leads someone—especially a Christian leader—to sin. He offers a firsthand account of the true cost of sin, and juxtaposes that humiliating and alienating ordeal with the tender, yet firm, love of his Heavenly Father, his loyal wife, his family and his supportive friends. Pursued by Grace is a story of redemption, restoration and resilience in the face of failure. While of particular interest to pastors, bible college students, and other Christian and secular leaders, this book provides important reflections and lessons for anyone struggling to avoid temptation, recover from doing wrong, and follow a Christian path.

Christian faith isn't blind obedience to a set of rules and regulations; it is entering into a relationship with a God who pursues us-not to punish, but to love. As the leader of Central Christian Church in the self-proclaimed "Sin City, U.S.A.," Jud Wilhite has seen it all, and he knows that no matter how far someone has strayed from God, God always remains in passionate pursuit. Using the biblical prophet Hosea's marriage, commanded by God, to an unfaithful prostitute as a metaphor for God's unwavering love, PURSUED compellingly illustrates God's plan for every person-to be freed to become his or her own unique self through intimate togetherness with the living, loving God.

This story of one man's spiritual journey through doubt, alcoholism, divorce, and illness to a relationship with God and the fellowship of the church offers inspiration and guidance for all who struggle with faith and long for inner peace and the experience of God's grace.

Christian faith isn't blind obedience to a set of rules and regulations; it is entering into a relationship with a God who pursues us-not to punish, but to love. As the leader of Central Christian Church in the self-proclaimed "Sin City, U.S.A.," Jud Wilhite has seen it all, and he knows that no matter how far someone has strayed from God, God always remains in passionate pursuit. Using the biblical prophet Hosea's marriage, commanded by God, to an unfaithful prostitute as a metaphor for God's unwavering love, PURSUED compellingly illustrates God's plan for every person-to be freed to become his or her own unique self through intimate togetherness with the living, loving God.

Roland was left behind in Haiti by his mom at the tender age of four and began drinking hardcore liquor at age six, engaging in sexual activity, and cigarette smoking at seven. Roland further experienced marijuana smoking in his teen years in the U.S. until he received a salvation call from Jesus. Currently, Roland is a pastor, preacher, conference speaker, and writer proclaiming the truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this book, Roland shares how he grew up from a destructive childhood lifestyle to a man of God transforming lives through preaching the Gospel of Christ. Read how the Holy Spirit was so vividly active in employing people, circumstances, and angels to attract Roland to God's saving grace and how God can work miracles in your life. Get ready to be inspired, amused, and infused by God's wonder-working power as you follow Roland's life from a drunken boy to an anointed teacher of the Bible.

How Can Grace Help Me Today? We know God's grace is absolutely necessary for our lives—but once we've encountered Jesus and accepted His path to salvation, it's hard to know what grace should look like shining in and through us. In this welcoming, wise study of Ephesians, Stacey Thacker will show you how... knowing where you belong can diminish insecurity and build confidence knowing what you have can wipe out fear and produce peace knowing whom you love can crush uncertainty and help you endure You are not alone in facing spiritual battles and hardships, but in them you can know Jesus has provided for your ultimate victory with His grace. Come and see what God is offering you today! * * * The Girlfriends' Guide to the Bible series offers fresh, friendly, and faith-renewing wisdom on specific books of the Bible—perfect for individuals and women's groups alike.