Lost in the Middle: Midlife and the Grace of God
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (809 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0972304681 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 348 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Hope in midlife" according to N. B. Kennedy. This book is the God-send that an entire generation needs to read, and I say that with no exaggeration. Americans deal with the midlife dilemma in such a superficial way. We think that if we can laugh at ourselves, joke about our circumstances (and maybe undergo a little cosmetic surgery or buy a sports car), then we'll get through it okay. That's just about the only approach to the midlife crisis I've come across, anyway.But Paul Tripp isn't interested in palliatives. As always, he wants to get to the heart of things. Or, more accurately, he wants us to see that God gets to the heart of things, using the indignities of aging, . Five Stars My wife is sharing Lost in the Middle with women who are hurting. The book has handled difficult circumstances.. a real blessing Emily Dragoumi This book is wonderful. It's a must for any Christian going through the agonizing stage of middle-age. The author combines a rare sensitivity with Biblical insights to examine this very tough time in a person's life, and uses humour to get you through it. He sounds the trumpet of faith throughout the book, and breathes hope to one's despairing look at youth, what is lost, but also, helps us to look ahead, look forward with anticipation, not dread, despite the mistakes we may have made in the process of growing up.
He and his wife, Luella, have four grown children. About the Author Paul David Tripp is a gifted and sought-after speaker and the author of many popular books, including What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage; The Age of Opportunity; and Instruments in the Redeemer s Hands. President of Paul Tripp Ministries, he also serves as Professor of Pastoral Life and Care at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas, Texas, and as the Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Life and Care in Fort Worth, Texas.
Because of this, we all need to occasionally step back, slow down, and consider where we are going. This world is a broken place. The God who seems so distant to you in this moment is actually near and active. As is so often the case in your walk with the Lord, this moment of pain is also a moment of grace. Lost in the Middle will help you to do just that.. Yet the Bible is able to address any of life s experiences because it was written by the One who made them all. The Bible never discusses midlife, just like it never discusses teenagers. Life on this side of glory is hard. This time of
President of Paul Tripp Ministries, he also serves as Professor of Pastoral Life and Care at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas, Texas, and as the Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Life and Care in Fort Worth, Texas. Paul David Tripp is a gifted and sought-after speaker and the author of many popular books, including What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage; The Age of Opportunity; and Instruments in the Redeemer s Hands. . He and his wife, L