True North : Staying on Course Through Life's Changing Circumstances

by Braddy, Judi

• ISBN13: 9780834123410
• ISBN10: 083412341X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-15
• Publisher: Nazarene Pub House

Summary

Thirty-seven years ago Judi Braddy's husband accepted an offer to pastor a church in the tiny, isolated fishing village of Pelican, Alaska. This was a change she certainly had not anticipated and soon discovered, was not prepared for. But as she endured the frigid weather and extreme environment, God revealed the true north points on her life's compass#151settings that have helped her keep her bearings#151even through some of life's most unbearable storms.True North tells the story of the Braddy's Alaskan adventure and the life-changing lessons God taught them during their service there. As she shares her story, Judi explores how the unique challenges and storms they encountered relate to life and illustrate biblical truths for enduring the unexpected. With laughter and learning, Judi takes you on an enjoyable journey that will help you find faith and direction wherever life turns.For anyone hacking out their own changing, uncharted wilderness trail, True North offers you a hatchet of hope and encouragement and the direction you need to find your true north.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 9
Introduction: Getting Our Bearings	p. 11
From Glass Slippers to Mukluks	p. 21
Were Not in Kansas Anymore, Toto!	p. 35
Out of the Box and into the Bush	p. 48
Foul-Weather Friends	p. 60
Folks in Flannel Shirts: Fine Minds and Colorful Characters	p. 75
Dodging the Drafty Detours	p. 89
From Steeple to "See" Level	p. 97
Christmas in a Box-but Where Are the Directions?	p. 110
It Comes on a Cold North Wind	p. 124
Root Beer and Pickled Salmon	p. 140
Wonder in the Wilderness	p. 150
Making a 360-Degree Turn	p. 165
It Seems So Simple Now	p. 175
Notes	p. 189
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