Journey into Newness: The Soul-Making Power of a Wilderness
Ebook
Overview
Wilderness periods of our lives--those dry and desperate seasons when God seems distant and detached, perhaps even indifferent or impotent--can seem an abnormal and painful part of our lives that simply must be painfully plodded through and somehow endured. Yet, far from being something abnormal and life-threatening, like a cancer invading our bodies, wilderness periods represent a fundamental element of our life in the Spirit and part of God’s well-orchestrated plan to guarantee that we become and possess everything he desires for us.
“This book absolutely blew me away. I didn’t so much read it or
peruse it as I did devour it. Without question, one of the top five
most powerful books about God I’ve ever read.”
—John Featherston, lead pastor, Serenity Church
“Heston insists that our ‘wilderness’ periods are far more common
and even more ‘normal’ than we think. In fact, they are part of
God’s plan. . . . Within these pages, we have an
experienced pastor and thoughtful theologian guiding us to see
‘wilderness’ in this light so that we become and possess all God
promises and provides. I commend his guidance
enthusiastically!”
—David W. Kendall, bishop emeritus, Free Methodist Church-USA
“I have long awaited the publication of this important message of
revelation, healing, and encouragement from Patrick Heston, my
friend for more than thirty years. I have been by his side through
painful wilderness periods and have seen the truth and hope of
Scripture fleshed out in his life. It is with great joy that I
welcome this book and wholeheartedly invite you to take this
journey into newness with him.”
—David Runyan, director, Persecuted Christians Ministry, Heaven’s
Family
“This book is relevant to Asians and connects well with the Asian
way of thinking. I am impressed with Heston’s exegetical work on
Exodus, Ruth, 2 Corinthians, and Hebrews, to name a few.
. . . My Asian heart beats to the rhythm of Journey
into Newness. I highly recommend this for Christian leaders,
especially those who are working with Asians, either located in the
USA or scattered around the world.”
—David Clemente, assistant director, Free Methodist World
Mission—Asia
“This book helps us understand and overcome the most severe
struggles of our lives, reminding us that our journey through a
wilderness is always made with God and for his glory. But Heston
does not stop there. He goes on to challenge the minds and hearts
of scholars and laypersons alike, outlining a practical walk of
faith which can be shared with others. Simple but bold, this book
is an invaluable resource for struggles and questions common to all
Christians.”
—Dinesh KC, disciple maker, YWAM Nepal
“With vivid analogies, well-turned phrases, and clearly presented
theological insights, Heston sheds much-needed light on the journey
toward newness through the wilderness. Accompanied by his pastoral
sensitivity and personal transparency, Heston understands the
terrain of the wilderness and the twists and turns of the journey,
but more importantly, he knows the One who journeys with us and
will welcome us home at the journey’s end. This is a journey that
you do not want to miss.”
—Don Green, president emeritus, Lincoln Christian
University
- Title: Journey into Newness: The Soul-Making Power of a Wilderness
- Authors: Patrick C. Heston, John Featherston
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2022
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666790795, 9781666790788, 9781666734737, 1666790796, 1666790788, 166673473X
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666790795
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-12-22T07:27:21Z
Patrick C. Heston is a retired pastor with the Free Methodist
Church USA, whose spiritual formation ministry has taken him to
multiple countries on four different continents and across
denominational lines. He is a former sportswriter and current host
of a weekday afternoon radio program on WBGZ in Alton, Illinois. He
and his wife, Connie, have been married fifty years, with three
grown children and seven grandchildren.