Best selling author Gary Thomas helps us sharpen our spiritual vision and fortify our commitment by examining ten disciples God uses to forge a fire-tested faith. A biblical view of these disciples can safeguard us from disillusionment when-not if-difficulties surface in our lives. Sharing scriptural insights, the wisdom of Christians through the centuries, and cogent personal observations, Thomas explores the disciplines of selflessness, waiting, suffering, persecution, social mercy, forgiveness, mourning, contentment, sacrifice, hope and fear.
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