Thy Will Be Done - Softcover

Blumhardt, Christoph Friedrich; Blumhardt, Johann Christoph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 087486867X ISBN 13: 9780874868678

Publisher: Plough Publishing House, 2011

Synopsis

In a world where medical advances seem to promise cures for everything, it's tempting to believe that we can live free of pain. But we know that even the best medicine cannot forestall death and decay, or solve the riddles of mental and emotional illness. All of us will get sick, and all of us will die. How, then, to respond to the inevitability of suffering? And how to help those who live in fear of disease; people who spend their waking hours worrying about what the doctor said, or asking God to remove real or perceived burdens? With childlike confidence in the possibility of miracles and a deep trust that the Creator is supremely wise and good, the Blumhardts point us away from our woes and to Jesus. As the Great Physician, he offers lasting comfort and healing without cost. And even in the face of agonizing death, Jesus lifts us out of our misery and restores our souls by offering the peace that passes all understanding.

About this title

Book Description:

Biblical reflections for anyone facing sickness or an uncertain future.

About the Author:

Pastor, politician, and author, Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt (1842–1919) with his unconventional ideas about the kingdom of God, profoundly influenced a whole generation of European seekers. Among the luminaries he influenced were Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Emil Brunner, Oscar Cullman, and Karl Barth. Yet his vision and witness are still waiting to be discovered by most Americans, few of whom have had access to his works. He carried forward the work of his father, Johann Christoph Blumhardt (1805–1880), who is regarded by many as the key figure of German pietism.

About this edition

• Publisher: Plough Publishing House
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 087486867X
• ISBN 13: 9780874868678
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 206