When I reflect on my almost 20 years as a believer, I know there are times when I seemed much more engaged with God than I have been lately. “I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the testimony I will speak with you from there about all that I command you regarding the Israelites.” Exodus 25:22 (CSB)

There is helpful wisdom to be applied personally and inspiration to be committed to the discipleship of hurting brothers and sisters.Īs a woman in ministry, this is challenging, encouraging, and inspiring.What Do You Do When You’re in a Season of Dryness? I recommend this book to gain valuable insight into the heartache of fatherlessness, and as a reminder of God’s goodness, purposes and plan. We will legit live happily ever after with our family. But one day we will be…There is a family dynamic in heaven that consists of God the Father, Jesus our elder brother, and redeemed humanity - us - as siblings all being fuelled by the Holy Spirit. “We are on our way home, and we are not there yet. 'Blair's personal story is instructive and gives insight, as she weaves in theology and practical biblical instruction that is applicable to us all.' Blair writes about the value of mentoring for her, for her husband, and for them together.ĭescribing how she manages day by day, Blair says: “By God’s grace I have committed to pray for my parents, to seek accountability, to journal my thoughts, to seek out a counsellor when it feels like too much to handle on my own, to meditate upon forgiveness…and lastly, to hold on to the promises of God that I find in his word.” She also says “Grace that overcame your sin is sufficient to go to work in your circumstances, whatever they are.”īlair’s husband, Shai, writes a chapter on “Becoming the Dad I never had”. She describes our heavenly Father whose love is inexhaustible, whose presence is permanent, who delights to give perfect gifts, and who is committed to our upbringing. It is also instructive and gives insight, as she weaves in theology and practical biblical instruction that is applicable to us all.īlair encourages readers to “lament, repent, and hope” and describes how grace found her.

Blair’s personal story is compelling and contains some unexpected twists and turns.

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