{"product_id":"authentic-faith-the-power-of-a-fire-tested-life-9780310254195","title":"Authentic Faith: The Power of a Fire-Tested Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe faith God calls us to is far more than glowing positivism that shields us from life's struggles. It is one that guides us into a deepening intimacy with the God who sustains us in the broad sweep of life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBestselling author Gary Thomas helps us sharpen our spiritual vision and fortify our commitment to Christ by examining ten disciplines God uses to forge a fire-tested faith. A biblical view of these disciplines can safeguard us from disillusionment when - not if - difficulties surface in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Thomas reminds us, faith is about something other than a smooth ride through this fallen world. Rather, authentic faith is shaped, tempered, and purified in the flames of struggle. This eye-opening look at what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus will encourage you, bolster your faith, and help you rise above shallow attachments to fix your heart on things of eternal worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Zondervan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780310254195\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.28w x 0.66d","brand":"Gary Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42916827594933,"sku":"9780310254195","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_3e1b8a34-63c9-4490-813c-232ade5c66fc.jpg?v=1687271665","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/authentic-faith-the-power-of-a-fire-tested-life-9780310254195","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}