Life is filled with challenges. We might be weary and overwhelmed by the world around us. Whether we are facing personal struggles or working against unjust circumstances, it can feel like the odds are against us. Does God care? How can we carry on? There is hope for us because God is a God of justice who cares for people in distress. Bruce Strom shows how those facing difficulties can receive God's power to persevere. By looking to God's perspective and purpose, we can find direction for what God has in store for us. He transforms our understanding of the past and gives us resources to renew our souls and find fresh strength to continue on. Strom shares how God has been active in his life and in others', encouraging us with examples of how lives can change and things can be different. If you're running on empty and are tired from the fight, discover the persevering power God has for you.
"I recently went through a tunnel of pain. It took the culmination of years of input from God's wisdom to come through my 'slough of despond.' Injustices are inevitable (Luke 17), but they can be productive (James 1:2-4). The biggest echoes in our revolving tunnel are guilt and anger. Those who have been with these friends know of their deceptive ministrations. The gift of this book is light-no platitudes or guilt, just a biblical kindred spirit of practical help. Thank you, Bruce."
Alejandro (Alex) Mandes, strategic director of Workforce Hope and board member for the Nav
"If you're feeling down and out, I want you to look up and remember that there is always hope. And if you need some guidance on how to persevere through life's challenges, I recommend my friend Bruce Strom's Persevering Power. Let this book be your guide to a life that is less of you, more of Jesus, and abundantly better than what you had planned."
Tony Evans, president of The Urban Alternative and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellow
