Messed Up Men of the Bible
Author | : Tina Samples and Dave Samples |
Publisher | : Kregel Publications |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2016-01-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780825443831 |
ISBN-13 | : 0825443830 |
Rating | : 4/5 (830 Downloads) |
Download or read book Messed Up Men of the Bible written by Tina Samples and Dave Samples and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2016-01-27 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness."--2 Corinthians 12:9 From schlubby sitcom heroes to mommy blogs to online articles, there is a broad cultural perception that men constantly mess up and women must fight an uphill battle to fix them. Men are a burden, constant works-in-progress, pushed toward perfection but always falling short. This book asks a revolutionary question: What if these messed-up men are actually a mighty tool for God? Tina and Dave Samples remind us that the Bible is filled with a cast of messed-up men—men who struggled and fell, and yet were used by God to accomplish His purposes. In fact, God has consistently chosen imperfect "clay pots" in which to place His light. David was a poor father. Peter had problems with integrity. Moses had anger issues, Gideon struggled with fear, and Elijah suffered from depression--the list goes on. Messed Up Men of the Bible offers encounters with these ancient men who faced the same emotions and questions that contemporary men face, in order to reveal fresh spiritual insights and hope for modern relationships. Through personal stories, practical advice, and useful exercises, Tina and Dave provide encouragement and hope for women dealing with the messed up men in their own lives.