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Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Dramatic Stories of Christian Courage celebrates the lives of eighteen Christian men, women, and children who chose to do what they knew to be right, even if the rest of the world hated them for it.
Read the fascinating behind-the-scenes true stories of Christians who made the headlines, including: Mychal Judge, Faith Under Fire: These behind-the-scenes stories of Christians who made courageous decisions in a moment of crisis, reveal the courage and inner strength of these individuals who chose life in Christ, even when it meant public ridicule, rejection, or death. This book is about decisions and consequences and the emotional journey in between, and delivers a beautiful and much-needed message of hope.
Each story concludes with questions that may be used for group discussion or personal reflection. Paperback , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Faith Under Fire , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Jul 25, Julie Davis rated it it was amazing Shelves: The stories in this book reveal a world that can seem increasingly dark, and I fear that things will grow darker still in the years to come.
And yet these stories also reveal what happens when darkness encounters light: The light is not extinguished at all. It just appears brighter in the advancing darkness. This is not a book about a gunman who attacked a schoolhouse; it's about the little girl who sacrificed herself for her classmates.
This book isn't about abortion, but about the doctor wh The stories in this book reveal a world that can seem increasingly dark, and I fear that things will grow darker still in the years to come. This book isn't about abortion, but about the doctor who dedicated his life to helping women with crisis pregnancies.
And this isn't about the radical terrorists who kill, but about those who choose love over life. This is a book about hope and faith and light, and while it includes some terrible events, in the end it is, I believe, a hopeful book about love in a world that's often surprised and sometimes even opposed to those who show it.
Part of what attracted me to this book was the fact that these are modern people, not canonized saints but saints-in-training as we might say. It has not only the dramatic stories mentioned above but those about a man who prays the rosary, a baker who loves his work, and a basketball player getting to play her first NCAA game. Some stories made me cry and some seemed all too familiar, but all of them inspired me. Matthew Archbold has a real talent for telling these stories with sincerity but without pathos.
He helps us see how these stories connect with our own lives, whether through his introductions or the three discussion questions that close each chapter.
And that makes us realize that we too are saints-in-training, called to stand up for our faith under fire, even if just in the very small ways that present themselves in everyday life. Jul 17, Beth rated it really liked it.
In a relatively short book Faith Under Fire, Matthew Archbold shares 18 stories of men, women and children standing up against the odds for their Christian beliefs. Through these stories, Archbold shows that even faced with censure, loss of jobs, prison or even death, these individuals triumphed. Each story is preceded by a selection from the Bible and followed by a series of questions for reflection or discussion. In times like we are facing now, these serve as a reminder that Christian persecu In a relatively short book Faith Under Fire, Matthew Archbold shares 18 stories of men, women and children standing up against the odds for their Christian beliefs.
In times like we are facing now, these serve as a reminder that Christian persecution is not new, and that others have stood strong in their beliefs. The question now is can we be as strong in our beliefs and faith as they have been.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and Franciscan Media in exchange for a fair and honest review. Some of the stories were good but some were just mediocre. Sep 28, Patrice Fagnant-macarthur rated it it was amazing. What would you do if your Christian faith was put to the test in dramatic fashion?
Each What would you do if your Christian faith was put to the test in dramatic fashion? Each chapter is introduced by a quote from Scripture, contains one profile, and includes discussion questions suitable for private reflection or use in a group setting. Each chapter can stand alone as a moving testimony to the power of faith. Archbold invites readers into each of these profiles, setting the scene, providing backstory, and then centering on the individual s making positive choices in the face of pain and evil.
The stories are powerful and heart-wrenching. Read them with a box of tissues nearby. Those of us who read it can only hope and pray that if put to the test in such a fashion, we would respond with the same inspiring level of courage and love. Aug 22, Cindy rated it it was amazing. Messages of hope are gifts from the Lord.
And when told in the form of a real life story, the impact is even greater. Archbold writes as if he is sitting in your living room, telling the kind of story that draws people overhearing them, in from the other rooms. This book is full of powerful stories of courage…. How have I been challenged to stay faithful? How can I be a witness to Messages of hope are gifts from the Lord.
On the day that Antoinette Tuff considered suicide, she realized that all of her challenges had prepared her for a purpose; to save an Atlanta school under siege. Find out more about the Lifetime series Faith Under Fire: The Antoinette Tuff Story. Watch exclusive trailers and more on www.farmersmarketmusic.com
How can I be a witness to Christ? Lifetime has brought the conversation of school safety and the importance of crisis management to the forefront yet again with their recent depiction of the Dekalb County School Shooting in Georgia. The Antoinette Tuff Story shows how an educator talked down a shooter at her school. Her story, shows just important how compassion is. Prevention begins with education. Our children model what they see. I believe that character education through restorative school programs such as SEL are important.
Schools partnering with community stakeholders can help change the frequent occurrence of school shootings and tragedies. Jason has worked in education for over 15 years as a teacher, blogger and community advocate. He speaks and writes primarily about the need to improve education for Black boys, particularly increasing the number of Black male educators in schools. More Comments Cancel reply. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.