Fear No Evil: A Test of Faith, a Courageous Church, and an Unfailing God [Hardcover]

Brady Boyd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 26, 2011

In the years following the senseless and tragic shooting on the campus of New Life Church in northern Colorado Springs, Colorado, Senior Pastor Brady Boyd has received countless questions from the faith-filled and faithless alike. As the nation watched the suffering congregation reel from the gunman's rampage and, later, steady their stance once more, the one question on everyone's mind was, 'How has New Life weathered such a horrible storm so well?' In Fear No Evil, Boyd answers with eloquence and grace, paving a path toward hope to anyone walking through the 'valley of the shadow of death' and is tempted to camp out there. This story of tragedy and triumph will release you from life's common traps of doubt and despair. Whether you are a parent who has lost a child, a single mom who feels overwhelmed, a middle-aged man starting over after bankruptcy, a student trying to make sense of life and the world at large, or simply someone who wonders where God is in the midst of your suffering, the considerations and counsel offered here will serve as a lifeline for your soul.

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About the Author

Pastor Brady is a gifted communicator and teacher with a passion for speaking practical, relevant messages that equip and inspire. He is responsible for leading all the staff and ministries of New Life Church. Before coming to New Life in August, 2007, Pastor Brady served as the Associate Senior Pastor of Gateway Church in the DFW Metroplex. While there, Gateway grew from 100 to over 12,000 active members in just six years. Pastor Brady is a Louisiana native and is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. He is married to Pam and they have two children - Abram and Callie. Pastor Brady enjoys golf, hunting, fishing and spending lots of time with his family. Follow Brady on Twitter: @pastorbrady

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (April 26, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310327709
• ISBN-13: 978-0310327707
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #937,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Psychology & Christianity

More About the Author

Brady is the Senior Pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is the husband to Pam and dad to Abram and Callie. He has lived in Texas, but was born and raised mostly in Louisiana which explains his obsession with LSU football. He also manages a small home zoo consisting of a cowardly lap dog, an aloof Persian cat and a feisty kitten named Tiger. Follow Brady on Twitter @pastorbrady or check out New Life Church at www.newlifechurch.org

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars refreshingly transparent, April 25, 2011

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S. Todd "ST" (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fear No Evil: A Test of Faith, a Courageous Church, and an Unfailing God (Hardcover)

In a day when many Christian authors seem to constantly chide / encourage their readers to "overcome" or be "victorious" while ignoring the realities of life's difficulties, Pastor Boyd provides a real life scenario and, against all odds, leads the reader to the expectation of hope and 'overcoming' faith in the midst of adversity. Not a spiritual 'self-help' manual, this easily read book takes the reader through New Life Church's darkest days and shows how God's faithfulness "wins in the end!" My eyes welled with tears through much of the book and I set it down with an unshakable sense of His genuine concern for His children. Very private moments are shared in a sensitive and caring manner.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fear No Evil: A Test of Faith, a Courageous Church, and an Unfailing God, April 25, 2011

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Marie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fear No Evil: A Test of Faith, a Courageous Church, and an Unfailing God (Hardcover)

This book is rich because of the circumspect, candid, down to earth way Brady Boyd told the story of what is possible when we invite God into our lives,especially when we don't know what to do or say and everything feels and looks black. He tells just how hard things got and how God was there, just the same.
One of the most beautiful and powerful parts, to me, is where he tells the story of being bullied, in grade school/middle school, and how when his father stepped in to help him, He was able to prevent the bully's from continuing in their bullying and how it's a picture of what the Heavenly Father feels about bullying of any kind and how He came into those dark days, of December 9th, and prevented an even worse aftermath from happening.
It's a beautiful story of the Gospel, played out in the lives of real people, who experienced the pain of death and the hope of life after.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful account..., April 25, 2011

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BGrothe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fear No Evil: A Test of Faith, a Courageous Church, and an Unfailing God (Hardcover)

Wherever you are in your life's journey--whether on a mountain-top or in your own "valley of the shadow of death," Fear No Evil: A Test of Faith, a Courageous Church, and an Unfailing God can be an inspiration and encouragement to you. Pastor Boyd thoughtfully recounts the tragic loss of life on that Sunday morning at New Life Church and then, with the heart of a Pastor, takes the reader through the 3+ years of healing. As the mother of two adult children who were on the New Life Church campus that day--one of which witnessed the shootings--I especially appreciate Pastor Boyd's honesty and sensitivity in telling the story.