Forming Faith in a Hurricane: A Spiritual Primer for Daily Living [Paperback]

N. Graham Standish (Author), Graham N. Standish (Author), Rita Collet (Editor)

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Upper Room Books (December 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0835808483
• ISBN-13: 978-0835808484
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,070,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Most of my life has been devoted to helping people become healthier in mind, body, and spirit. As a result, I have been a teacher, retreat leader, spiritual director, as well as an individual, marital, and family therapist. My Ph.D. is in spiritual formation from Duquesne University, a degree that balances theory and praxis to help people grow not only spiritually, but in life. My Master of Social Work is from the University of Pittsburgh, and my Master of Divinity is from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

I have been pastor of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Zelienople, Pennsylvania since January of 1996, and a pastor since 1988. Calvin Church is living out a vision to be a church rooted in prayer and a passionate desire to seek and do God's will in everything. Over the past 14 years, Calvin Church has more than doubled in size, and has garnered national attention in several studies, including one by Diana Butler-Bass, who included Calvin Church in her groundbreaking book, Christianity for the Rest of Us, which researched churches across the country that are leading Christians to renewal through an emphasis on spirituality and spiritual practices (www.dianabutlerbass.com). Our approach to church is an alternative to the traditional or evangelical approaches dominating the Christian church realm.

I am the author of six books: In God's Presence: Encountering, Experiencing, and Embracing the Holy in Worship (2010), Humble Leadership (2007), Becoming the Blessed Church (2005), Discovering the Narrow Path (2002), Paradoxes for Living (2001), and Forming Faith in a Hurricane (1998). I have contributed to five others: Living Our Story: Narrative Leadership and Congregational Culture (2010), From Nomads to Pilgrims (2006), Let Us Pray: Reformed Prayers for Christian Worship (2003) and The Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation (2003). I have also written numerous articles in spirituality, spiritual direction, and spirituality in congregations.

I am an adjunct professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Doctor of Ministry program and Certificate in Spiritual Formation Program, focusing in the areas of spirituality and congregational leadership. I have served on the boards of the Samaritan Counseling Center and editorial board of Presence, the journal of Spiritual Directors International.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deep but not stuffy exploration of Christian spirituality, September 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Forming Faith in a Hurricane: A Spiritual Primer for Daily Living (Paperback)

This book surprised me because the author took some common life experiences and held them up to a refraction beam in order to help the reader understand better the spiritual journey. Standish's book is not simplistic, but it is well written and intended for people who are on the spiritual quest. His understanding of God and God's working in our lives--as well as our remaining available to God--feels on target.

His writing is not stuffy. Standish is not overly pious. He does not expect the reader to have experienced spirituality exactly as he has. He offers personal examples that connect with my experience, but his writing does not force me to conform to his experience.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is truly inspirational for the layman., April 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Forming Faith in a Hurricane: A Spiritual Primer for Daily Living (Paperback)

This book explores complicated subjects, i.e. having faith or belief, in a clear way so every member of every congregation can understand these everyday thoughts of faith.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding primer on finding faith in your hectic lifestyle, January 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Forming Faith in a Hurricane: A Spiritual Primer for Daily Living (Paperback)

Not a book for the faint of heart. Standish makes you think and reflect on God's presence in your everyday life. This is a guidebook you will find yourself referring to time and time again as you follow your own spiritual journey. Recommended reading for anyone of any denomination who seeks guidance on finding God in their home, work and all their life.