Praying for Dear Life: A Reason to Rise, Strength for the Day, Courage to Face the Night - Softcover

Steagald, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1576838161 ISBN 13: 9781576838167

Publisher: NavPress, 2006

Synopsis

Draw closer to God in the ordinary moments of the day
Through lyrical anecdotes, Southern wit, and scriptural reflection, Pastor Thomas Steagald offers this sprawling oak of a work, rooted deeply in a life of prayer. This sepia-toned memoir takes you on Steagald’s daily pastoral rounds from pre-dawn rising to a rest found only in the assurance of Christ’s mercy. In between is a richly textured account of little moments seized for consecration―prayers in the shower, coffee at Hardee’s, choir practice, and the surprises that test our perception of what in our lives is God’s business. “It is our faith, and by faith I really mean trust, that no person, no situation, no circumstance exists without Him, or devoid of Him, or apart from His grace.” So it is that Steagald dismantles the strict compartments of our “ordinary” lives and invites us to offer our entire being to Christ.

About this title

About the Author

Thomas R. Steagald is pastor of First United Methodist Church in Stanley, NC. His work has appeared in numerous publications including Circuit Rider, Preaching, and The Abingdon Preaching Annual. He is the author of two other books, "Devotionally Yours, Philippians" and "The Birth That Changed by Life." In "Praying for Dear Life," he draws on decades of his pastoral work and personal study. He lives with his wife Jo in Gastonia, NC.

From the Back Cover

Headline: Draw closer to God in the ordinary moments of your day.

Through lyrical anecdotes, Southern wit, and scriptural reflection, Pastor Thomas Steagald offers this sprawling oak of a work, rooted deeply in a life of prayer. This sepia-toned memoir takes you on Steagald's daily pastoral rounds from pre-dawn rising to a rest found only in the assurance of Christ's mercy. In between is a richly- textured account of little moments seized for consecration prayers in the shower, coffee at Hardee's, choir practice and the surprises that test our perception of what in our lives is God's business. It is our faith, and by faith I really mean trust, that no person, no situation, no circumstance exists without Him, or devoid of Him, or apart from His grace." So it is that Steagald dismantles the strict compartments of our ordinary lives and invites us to offer our entire beings to Christ.

Edition details

• Publisher: NavPress
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1576838161
• ISBN 13: 9781576838167
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224