The Caleb Years: ... When God Doesn't Make Sense - Hardcover

Ingerson, David P

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 193957014X ISBN 13: 9781939570147

Publisher: Word & Spirit Resources, LLC, 2014

Synopsis

What would you do if you were led to believe by the doctors that your newborn child s life would be very short? What if the doctors told you your son would live at most only a couple of days? Would you give up, resigning yourself to simply trust the doctors pessimistic assessment, or would you fight for his life against all odds? When his fourth child was born, author and inspirational speaker, David Ingerson was faced with these troubling questions. The Caleb Years is a refreshing and inspirational account of the author s journey through the treacherous waters of uncertainty and the deep emotional wounds parents of a chronically ill child must endure. The author s vivid descriptions of each circumstance and deeply compelling emotion will put the reader in middle of his story - identifying with his pain and struggles, but also rejoicing in his victories.

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From the Back Cover

"Caleb was born with several undiagnosed congenital anomalies and subsequently endured ten major surgeries. His father writes the story, saturated with both pain and prayer, but remarkably without a trace of bitterness. His marvelous witness written with such skill, crafted in language honest and vivid, will not fail to deepen the faith and joy of all who trust God."
    --Eugene H. Peterson, Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College,
                Translator of The Message

       
"David Ingerson's compelling portrayal of a father's heart agonizing for his suffering son, desperate for God's intervention, graphically demonstrates faith forged in the crucible. This is what utter dependence on God looks like, and a story that will challenge all of us."
       --Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker

"...a powerful book that will resonate...and speak to every heart...with a depth of insight and authenticity that can only be known by one who has limped through the darkest of valleys and emerged victorious..."
         --J. Michael Johnson, Esq., Constitutional law attorney, Recipient of the Southern Baptist Convention's "Champions for the Faith" award


"...a profoundly moving account of finding hope in life's darkest hour...will speak to anyone whose life experiences has caused them to question God..."
       --Richard Exley, best-selling author of more than thirty-three books including,
           When You Lose Someone You Love
"...I hope you are ready for an enriching journey...taste the very real and intimate experiences of life and death, faith and doubt, hope and sorrow...Read it with relish...you will wonder at their God and you will most certainly come to love their Caleb. David's perceptive reflections in the final pages are the dessert after a wonderful meal. Laugh and cry like I did...then savor the wisdom."
       --Rich Bersett, Pastor, Metro-East Christian Fellowship

"Military families understand adversity....in this great story, Caleb and his family will become new spiritual heroes in your life that affirm the "battle is already won."
       --Charles C. Baldwin, Chaplain, Major General, USAF (Retired) former
             USAF Chief of Chaplains


What would you do if you were told by the doctors that your newborn child's life would be very short--that your baby would live at most only a couple of days? The Caleb Years is a compelling and heartfelt account of the author's journey through the treacherous waters of uncertainty as he fights for the life of his son. It is a triumphant story of overcoming faith and joyful hope found only in the midst of tragedy and heartache.

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Endorsements:

Caleb was born with several undiagnosed congenital anomalies and endured ten major surgeries. His father writes the story, saturated with both pain and prayer, but remarkably without a trace of bitterness. His marvelous witness written with such skill, crafted in language honest and vivid, will not fail to deepen the faith and joy of all who trust God.
          -- Eugene H. Peterson, Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College, best-selling author and Translator of the The Message Bible

David Ingerson's compelling portrayal of a father's heart agonizing for his suffering son, desperate for God's intervention, graphically demonstrates faith forged in the crucible.  This is what utter dependence on God looks like, and a story that will challenge all of us.
          -- Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker           

Edition details

• Publisher: Word & Spirit Resources, LLC
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 193957014X
• ISBN 13: 9781939570147
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 296