Resilient Faith

Lewis and Sarah Allen Teach Young Christians How to Approach Difficulties and Disappointments Biblically

We all encounter problems and challenges on a daily basis, ranging from small things―traffic, losing your keys, or running late―to much bigger issues―job insecurity, health issues, and relationship struggles. What should a believer in Christ do in the face of such adversities?

Authors Lewis and Sarah Allen propose that while the world may teach us one way to approach challenges, there is a better way―complete dependence on Christ and pursuit of wise living. With the help of the Holy Spirit, Christians are able to live more joy-filled lives in the midst of adversity. In a conversational and personal tone, the Allens walk through key biblical passages as they relate to challenges and share stories, case studies, and illustrations to encourage us to rely on Christ and commit to his church in the battle of Christian life.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Introduction: The Enduring Gospel
4. Part 1: Retreat
5. Chapter 1: Where Troubles Take Us | Learning to Retreat Like Jesus
6. Chapter 2: The All-Seeing, All-Caring Lord | Secure in the Savior
7. Chapter 3: Step Out | Forward with Jesus Is Always the Right Direction
8. Part 2: You Can Stop Now!
9. Chapter 4: One Day | The Sunday Gift
10. Chapter 5: Every Day | The Rest That Restores
11. Part 3: Hope-Full
12. Chapter 6: Those Who Hope in the Lord | Fix Your Hope on Eastern Truth
13. Chapter 7: The Hope of Heaven | Glory Is Waiting for Us
14. Chapter 8: Hope Today | Living with the Hope of Glory
15. Part 4: Body Life
16. Chapter 9: Appetite | Bringing Our Habits and Desires to Jesus
17. Chapter 10: Body Work | How Everything We Do Matters to God
18. Part 5: The Resilient Gospel
19. Chapter 11: The Courage of Grace | Think, Feel, Fight
20. Chapter 12: Facing the Enemy | Our Tempter and Our Shield
21. Chapter 13: Battle Lines | Confident in Jesus' Righteousness
22. Part 6: God's Word | Prizing the Power
23. Chapter 14: The Sharp Edge | Do You Know the Power of God's Word?
24. Chapter 15: Confession Time: Bring Your Heart to the God who Cares
25. Chapter 16: Truth Wins | Prizing the Bible
26. Part 7: God's Word | Hearts and Habits
27. Chapter 17: Hold On ! | Creating and Keeping Healthy Bible Habits
28. Chapter 18: Take It to Heart | God's Word for Our Deep Needs
29. Chapter 19: Sharing the Word | Learning to Minister Jesus in How We Speak
30. Part 8: Praying
31. Chapter 20: Depend | Discover the Freedom of Relying on the Lord
32. Chapter 21: The Weak and the Strong | How Grace Changes a Praying Heart
33. Chapter 22: The Spirit is Here | Experiencing the Spirit as We Pray
34. Part 9: The Church
35. Chapter 23: Sharing Worship | The Church Meets Her Lord
36. Chapter 24: Leaning In | Enjoying Family Life Together
37. Chapter 25: Resilent through Serving | The Spirit Sustains and Grows Jesus' Servants
38. Conclusion
39. Closing Credits