The Weathering Grace of God: The Beauty God Brings from Life's Upheavals [Hardcover]

Ken Gire (Author)

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Using the Rocky Mountains as a metaphor, Ken Gire illustrates how God can transform the most terrifying circumstances of our lives into majestic landscapes in The Weathering Grace of God: The Beauty God Brings from Life's Upheavals. Gire, a prolific author and two-time Gold Medallion award winner, has carved out a niche for himself with thoughtful Christian readers through his willingness to write transparently about himself and his questions. He deftly avoids the trap of offering pat answers, and allows for mystery as part of the life of faith. In one of Gire's most eloquent passages about suffering, he writes:

We feel our way in the dark. Until we find each other. We huddle together in the storm. Wet and shivering, but together. And maybe in the end it will be our huddling in the storm that gives us more comfort than our understanding of the storm.

Hurting readers will find balm for their deepest wounds within these pages. --Cindy Crosby

About the Author

Ken Gire is the author of Windows of the Soul, Intimate Moments with the Savior, and the Reflective Life series. He earned a B.A. from Texas Christian University, an a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 153 pages
• Publisher: Vine Books (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569552215
• ISBN-13: 978-1569552216
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #292,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ken Gire attended Texas Christian University where he earned a degree in History and Speech. In 1978 he graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Masters in Old Testament Literature and Exegisis. From there he embarked on a career of fulltime writing which has resulted in the publication of more than twenty books, several of which have won prestigious awards. He has worked with well known names such as Chuck Swindoll and Eugene Peterson. As well, Ken serves as a speaker in a variety of settings such as the Billy Graham Training Center, Young Life and Bill and Gloria Gaither's Praise Gathering.

Ken has a heart for helping individuals create space for reflection so as to develop their personal relationships with others and God. While his books speak to the deep seated need of individuals to slow down and live more reflective lives, Ken has also founded a nonprofit ministry to address this issue. Reflective Living works with individuals, helping them to develop a more reflective lifestyle in order that they might experience radical change, authentic relationships and most importantly: a deeper walk with God.

I'm just a writer; Ken is a real writer-Max Lucado

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of those books that hits you where you live..., March 16, 2002

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This review is from: The Weathering Grace of God: The Beauty God Brings from Life's Upheavals (Hardcover)

Very accessible, descriptive writing. His use of metaphor is engaging - is there anyone who can NOT relate to navigating the storms of life? And the hope that weathering the storms will produce new growth. The edition I read was short, plenty of white space on the page - uncluttered pages left room for me to add my thoughts, I liked that.

I really enjoyed his writing style, and I'm eager to read more of his work.