Out of Darkness into the Light: Learning to See Life from God’s Point of View

The author was hunting in the foothills of a Montana mountain range. Somehow he became separated from his friends and sudden darkness extinguished all light of day. He called out and there was no answer. Being a stranger to those mountains, not knowing where he was, he began to panic. Then he remembered something his friends once told him: don't panic, climb to the top of a hill, and look around. He did so and saw three lights in three different directions. This is good, he thought, one of them might be the cabin we are staying in. Seeing light gave him hope, even though the light seemed so small and far away. He chose a light to follow and began his journey. Up and down the hills, crossing deep snow banks, often losing sight of the light, he plodded on. What relief and joy and thanksgiving to God overwhelmed him when he arrived at a cabin - it was the right one. Each chapter in Out of Darkness Into The Light identifies some darkness that needs to be overcome. Each chapter offers the light of Jesus and God's word as an antidote to darkness.

Followers of Jesus will gain new insights and a deeper understanding of their faith.
Those seeking to follow Jesus will be able to make a clearer decision by acquiring a better understanding of what Jesus and the Christian faith is about.
Small groups: included is a guide for Bible study and discussion; chapters can be selected according to interest.
Pastors and lay teachers will find a good resource to expand one's Christian world view and practical Bible teaching, illustrations, and quotes to pass on.
Those with troubled hearts will experience hope and lifted spirits. "Out of Darkness Into the Light" touches on things like fears, stress, grief, suffering, and self-forgiveness.
Non-readers need not read it all - a short skip around the chapters can be beneficial.
Left your faith? "Out of Darkness Into the Light" recognizes past criticisms, hurts, unanswered questions and doubts and offers another look.
Hate religion? So do I. Learn what a relational life with Jesus involves.

Jay Ashbaucher has been a pastor and teacher at a church in the rural town of Glasgow, Montana, for forty-one years. He has a master of divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He was a fifth-step counselor and lecturer in an alcohol and drug treatment center for twenty years, and he also taught community grief classes. Jay enjoys reading, thinking, sports, and hiking. He is happily married, and he has two children and seven grandchildren.