Introduction: The Enduring Gospel
Part 1: Retreat
Chapter 1: Where Troubles Take Us: Learning to Retreat Like Jesus
Chapter 2: The All-Seeing, All-Caring Lord: Secure in the Savior
Chapter 3: Step Out: Forward with Jesus Is Always the Right Direction
Part 2: You Can Stop Now!
Chapter 4: One Day: The Sunday Gift
Chapter 5: Every Day: The Rest That Restores
Part 3: Hope-Full
Chapter 6: Those Who Hope in the Lord: Fix Your Hope on Easter Truth
Chapter 7: The Hope of Heaven: Glory Is Waiting for Us
Chapter 8: Hope Today: Living with the Hope of Glory
Part 4: Body Life
Chapter 9: Appetite: Bringing Our Habits and Desires to Jesus
Chapter 10: Body Work: How Everything We Do Matters to God
Part 5: The Resilient Gospel
Chapter 11: The Courage of Grace: Think, Feel, Fight
Chapter 12: Facing the Enemy: Our Tempter and Our Shield
Chapter 13: Battle Lines: Confident in Jesus’s Righteousness
Part 6: God’s Word: Prizing the Power
Chapter 14: The Sharp Edge: Do You Know the Power of God’s Word?
Chapter 15: Confession Time: Bring Your Heart to the God Who Cares
Chapter 16: Truth Wins: Prizing the Bible
Part 7: God’s Word: Hearts and Habits
Chapter 17: Hold On! Creating and Keeping Healthy Bible Habits
Chapter 18: Take It to Heart: God’s Word for Our Deep Needs
Chapter 19: Sharing the Word: Learning to Minister Jesus in How We Speak
Part 8: Praying
Chapter 20: Depend: Discover the Freedom of Relying on the Lord
Chapter 21: The Weak and the Strong: How Grace Changes a Praying Heart
Chapter 22: The Spirit Is Here: Experiencing the Spirit as We Pray
Part 9: The Church
Chapter 23: Sharing Worship: The Church Meets Her Lord
Chapter 24: Leaning In: Enjoying Family Life Together
Chapter 25: Resilient through Serving: The Spirit Sustains and Grows Jesus’s Servants
Conclusion: And So?
Notes
General Index
Scripture Index
Endorsements
“Resilience feels like an exotic rarity today. Christians want to be steadfastly joyful and faithful, yet so often we don’t know how. Lewis and Sarah Allen shine the light of the gospel onto our everyday lives, showing how we can grow spiritual muscle amid the practical challenges we face. Here is wisdom and comfort for all who want to endure and thrive in Christ.”
Michael Reeves, President and Professor of Theology, Union School of Theology; author, Rejoice and Tremble and Gospel People
“Gentle yet firm where it needs to be, practical and biblical, this book is filled with actionable insights for the struggling Christian to (re)discover resilient faith!”
Josh Moody, Senior Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois; President, God Centered Life Ministries