These prompted me to have the stuff written in these sections printed out on a few index cards for easy access.Part of Chip Ingram’s life story, which he generously shared in this book, has encouraged me and even helped increase my faith in God.Even before I read it in its entirety, it has already become one of my favorite books of all time! It even made me look forward to reading all of Chip Ingram’s other books.Baker Books through the Baker Books Bloggers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. These include practical tips that we can apply to our lives and things that we can do alongside others. This is where readers are encouraged to pray about what has been covered by certain chapters. It was able to draw me again and again to the God who’s so loving and faithful yet just.I love the 'Live It Out-B.I.O.' portions. It made a number of subjects-justification, sanctification, and glorification-clear to me.My tears have welled up many times while devouring the gems in this book. The author succeeded in making the attributes of God more comprehensible for ordinary people like myself. I didn't know much about the author but through this book, I got to know him-and the real God even better. All throughout, I’ve been eager to devour its every page, albeit the author did not have a sense of humor.This is the first Chip Ingram book that I was able to read. Join Chip as he assures you that in the abundant and the lean times, in joy and in sorrow, God is right there with you because He is always faithful.

A pastor for over thirty-five years, Chip is the author of many books, including Discover Your True Self, Marriage That Works, Culture Shock, The Real Heaven, The Real God, The Invisible War, and Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships.

So no matter how you FEEL, the truth is He made a promise to be faithful. Chip Ingram is the founder and CEO of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. It’s kind of thick-almost 300 pages, but it’s never a boring read. The way back, the path of hope, starts with knowing God for who He really is. God is 100 dependable - He will NEVER give up on you or desert you in a time of need. Receiving a print copy of this book was more than a delighting surprise.

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