Adventures in Saying Yes
A Journey from Fear to Faith
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Adventures Await When You Overcome Fear
This is the story of a normal family of five living a very unusual life. The Medearis family has faced Middle Eastern prisons, death threats, being kicked out of a country two times, and war. It hasn't always been easy, but in the midst of it all, the invitation of Jesus to follow and not be afraid has won the day.
But this is more than just their story. It's also a guide to help you step out in bold faith. Whether the call of Jesus for you means international intrigue, giving up all you have for the poor, or simply being the suburban neighbor you were always meant to be, it's time to begin your own adventure To live a life where fear takes a backseat and God takes the wheel. In the end, of course, there are no promises of an easy life or a path free of troubles. But enormous blessings await those who walk in faith.
It's time to go where Jesus is calling and do what God is doing. Don't put off the adventure he's been saving just for you.
This is the story of a normal family of five living a very unusual life. The Medearis family has faced Middle Eastern prisons, death threats, being kicked out of a country two times, and war. It hasn't always been easy, but in the midst of it all, the invitation of Jesus to follow and not be afraid has won the day.
But this is more than just their story. It's also a guide to help you step out in bold faith. Whether the call of Jesus for you means international intrigue, giving up all you have for the poor, or simply being the suburban neighbor you were always meant to be, it's time to begin your own adventure To live a life where fear takes a backseat and God takes the wheel. In the end, of course, there are no promises of an easy life or a path free of troubles. But enormous blessings await those who walk in faith.
It's time to go where Jesus is calling and do what God is doing. Don't put off the adventure he's been saving just for you.
Bethany House Publishers, 9780764212857, 208pp.
Publication Date: April 7, 2015
About the Author
Carl Medearis has been living in and traveling to the Middle East for thirty years, giving him a true insider's view of the region. He is one of a handful of American expert voices in the field of Arab-American and Muslim-Christian relations. Carl is also the founder and host of Simply Jesus, an annual conference that has included Philip Yancey, N. T. Wright, Jefferson Bethke, and many others. Carl and his wife, Chris, live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Find out more at www.carlmedearis.com.