Crawling In The Dark: Searching for the Light - Softcover

Sprankle, Patrick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556053908 ISBN 13: 9781556053900

Publisher: Wyndham Hall Press, 2019

Synopsis

Have you ever been in the dark, darkness so deep and black that you cannot see your hand before your eyes? Many young adults who experience times of doubt and confusion in their faith wander around as if in a spiritual darkness. Crawling in the Dark can act as a guide to those who have found themselves crawling. By candidly, clearly and caringly addressing ‘doubting faith,’ this book seeks to offer light a young adult’s journey.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Patrick Sprankle (Pat), husband and father, is currently Director of Youth Ministry at St. Louis Church Clarksville, MD. Having served two parishes over a 25+ year span, and has extensive experience with middle and high school young people and young adults. Pat graduated from Graduate Theological Foundation with a doctorate in Ministry (2007) and holds a Master s in Theology from St. Mary s Seminary and University (1995). Pat has written for Group Publishing, Priest Magazine, Disciples Now (Movie Reviews for a youth website), Silver Burdett Ginn (Connect with Music) and has an ongoing parent series with Cornerstone Media. Pat has also spoken and led retreats locally to over 50 churches and schools and has given presentations nationally in 7 states and youth conferences.

Review:

In Crawling In The Dark, Pat s ability to touch his audience in this way is present throughout. As a reader, you feel as though you are taking an intimate and spiritual walk alongside a caring and wise friend. From the youth around the world whom he has encountered, to those as familiar to us as Jimmy Carter and Mister Rodgers, Pat addresses the universality of doubting faith by sharing numerous inspiring and honest stories. He is able to relate deep issues of spirituality and moral commitment to youth through these stories as well as contemporary song lyrics giving straightforward and practical tips for those of us who struggle with faith commitment, individuals doubting faith, or those simply looking to learn more about the faith journeys of others. Adam Yozwiak, Cornell University --Book Review

Crawling In The Dark presents the journey of faith in a new and refreshing perspective for teens. It reassures young people that doubt is not only common and completely normal, but is also quite healthy. Patrick Sprankle is truly gifted in his ability to connect with young people on both a personal and spiritual level. Through his use of anecdotes, quotes from well-known and respected individuals in both pop culture and the religious community, and through inspiring faith stories from teens, his book provides a safe forum for young people to contemplate their own beliefs and ultimately grow in faith. The reader will inevitably finish with a new outlook on both doubt and faith. It is a novel that engages, inspires, comforts, and deserves several readings. Lauren McDaniel, Georgetown University --Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Wyndham Hall Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1556053908
• ISBN 13: 9781556053900
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 102