Suddenly There Is God: The Story of Our Lives in Sacred Scripture

Suddenly There is God plunges us into the key stories of biblical characters who find themselves caught up in the divine-human drama. With unique insight, it relates these stories directly to the distinct stages of our own lives: being created, falling from grace, leaving the childhood ark, hearing God's call, gaining freedom, embracing covenant, praying the psalms, learning forgiveness, choosing love, and expecting resurrection. The scenes unfold before our eyes like a riveting play or film, as we discover with astonishment how closely the progression of Old and New Testament stories reflects our own spiritual journey. Packed with historical content and written with dramatic intensity, Suddenly There is God suggests contemplative ways for us to nurture an ardent expectation of encountering God. By identifying with the biblical characters--their conflicts, difficult choices, and realizations--we recognize how divine presence continually breaks into our own life story. This book is a valuable resource for clergy, students, and spiritual seekers who long to experience the drama of sacred Scripture as deeply personal revelation.

Veronica Mary Rolf is the author of Suddenly There is God: The Story of Our Lives in Sacred Scripture (2019), An Explorer's Guide to Julian of Norwich (2018), and Julian's Gospel (2013), which have won numerous awards, including two Catholic Press Association Book Awards and the Nautilus Gold Medal for Religion. She records teachings on Christian mysticism and Scripture at www.lifelovelightpodcast.com, writes on spirituality at www.juliansvoice.com, and leads online contemplative retreats at www.veronicamaryrolf.com.