God, Are We There Yet?: Learning to trust God' s Direction in your

by Stofel, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780781440790
• ISBN10: 0781440793
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: David C Cook

Summary

"Are we there yet?" How many times did you ask your mom or dad that question and --usually from the backseat of the car on a road trip with endless twists and turns. Well, for some of us, times haven't really changed that much. Only now we find ourselves asking our heavenly Father, God, are we there yet? Will the construction detours ever end? Why can't I take the scenic route? Gently drawing upon the life journey metaphor, author, pastor, and counselor, Robert Stofel touches our hearts and minds as he points us toward practical, easy-to-follow instructions that lead us to God's ultimate, satisfying direction for our lives. Includes a reader's guide for personal reflection or group study.

Author Biography

Robert Stofel is the pastor/planter of Hickory Hills Community Church in Decatur, Ala.

Table of Contents

Foreword	9	(2)
Acknowledgments	11	(96)
1. Stop Signs, Red Lights, and Other Places to Wait
Understanding Why Cod Makes Us Wait	13	(8)
2. Construction-a Way of Life
Admitting You're Not Perfect and Never Will Be	21	(12)
3. Yielding to Life's Demands
How to Keep Your Sanity When Everyone Else Is Losing Theirs	33	(12)
4. Going Our Own Prideful Way
There Is a Road That Leads to Destruction	45	(12)
5. We'll Leave the Light on for You
When Getting Out of Bed Is Harder Than Getting In	57	(12)
6. Highways Will Get You Only So Far
Count on Personal Relationships to Carry You Further	69	(10)
7. Detours, Shortcuts, and Roadblocks
When Things Don't Work Out the Way You Planned	79	(10)
8. When You Feel Life Slip-Sliding Away
Dealing with the Fear Beneath Our Circumstances	89	(8)
9. Is Life Beautiful? I Can't Ever Tell
Take Time for the Scenic Route	97	(10)
10. Watch Out for Bum Pigs!
How to Deal with Difficult People Along the Way	107	(12)
11. The World Will Drown You if You Let It
How to Stay on Top When You Hit Bottom	119	(12)
12. Suffering Along the Way
Why God Allows Pain	131	(10)
13. Boat Launching Can Be Hazardous to Your Ego
When Your Dream Boat Won't Float	141	(10)
14. When You Can See Only What Your Headlights Reveal
Shine Your Faith into the Darkness	151	(12)
Appendix	163	(2)
Notes	165	(6)
Readers' Guide	171