Waiting . . .\ In a dead-end career for a breakthrough . . .\ In an unhappy marriage for relief or escape . . .\ In a chronic illness for a ray of hope . . .\ In solitude for the loneliness to subside . . .\ In turmoil for peace to come . . .\ Sometimes we find our lives placed on hold. Deep questions begin to surface. How long must I wait? Is there any meaning to all this waiting? Can I trust God?\ We can't help but wonder what is happening—and why?\ In Waiting, Ben Patterson uncovers two...
Exploring the lives of Abraham and Job, Ben Patterson offers valuable insight and practical comfort for those who wait.
Introduction: Why Wait?\ 1. Naked I Came, Naked I Shall Depart (Job 1)\ 2. Wth Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies? (Job 4-25)\ 3. Cosmic Egotism (Job 26-42)\ 4. Journey on a Promise (Genesis 12:1-9)\ 5. A Mirror, Not a Model (Genesis 12:1-20)\ 6. The Road Less Traveled (Genesis 13:1-18)\ 7. Counterfeit Faith (Genesis 16:1-16)\ 8. Keep on Laughing (Genesis 18)\ 9. Partners in Waiting (Genesis 18:16-33)\ 10. Faith's Ultimate Test (Genesis 22:1-19)\ Epilog