Two Steps Forward A Story of Persevering in Hope (Paperback)

Sharon Garlough Brown

ISBN 10: 0830843183 / ISBN 13: 9780830843183

Published by InterVarsity Press, Illinois, 2015

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Paperback. Readers' Choice Awards Honorable MentionThe women from Sensible Shoes are taking their next steps in the spiritual formation journey. But each of them is finding roadblocks along the way.Meg, a widow and recent empty-nester, is off to see her daughter in London. But what does hope look like when nothing goes as planned?Charissa, a conscientious graduate student, is battling to let go of control and embrace her unexpected pregnancy. But what does hope look like when transformation is slow?Hannah, a pastor on sabbatical, is trying to find her equilibrium with rest and a new relationship. But what does hope look like when old grief keeps resurfacing?Mara, a wife and mother, longs for her difficult family life to improve. But what does hope look like when tension escalates and circumstances only get worse?Sometimes life feels like two steps forward and one step back. Find your own spiritual journey reflected in the lives of these women and discover the way forward. The spiritual journey continues for Hannah, Meg, Mara and Charissa, the characters we met in the bestselling book Sensible Shoes. Sometimes life feels like two steps forward and one step back. Find your own spiritual journey reflected in the lives of these women and discover the way forward. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Two Steps Forward A Story of Persevering in Hope (Paperback)
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press, Illinois
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0830843183
• ISBN 13: 9780830843183
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Readers' Choice Awards Honorable Mention

The women from Sensible Shoes are taking their next steps in the spiritual formation journey. But each of them is finding roadblocks along the way.

Meg, a widow and recent empty-nester, is off to see her daughter in London. But what does hope look like when nothing goes as planned?

Charissa, a conscientious graduate student, is battling to let go of control and embrace her unexpected pregnancy. But what does hope look like when transformation is slow?

Hannah, a pastor on sabbatical, is trying to find her equilibrium with rest and a new relationship. But what does hope look like when old grief keeps resurfacing?

Mara, a wife and mother, longs for her difficult family life to improve. But what does hope look like when tension escalates and circumstances only get worse?

Sometimes life feels like two steps forward and one step back. Find your own spiritual journey reflected in the lives of these women and discover the way forward.

About the Author

Sharon Garlough Brown (MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary) is a pastor, spiritual director, retreat leader and author. Her book Sensible Shoes was named one of television personality Kathie Lee Gifford's "favorite things" in March 2013. She and her husband Jack have served congregations in Scotland, Oklahoma, England and in their current hometown, Grand Rapids, Michigan.