Hope Lies Ahead: Encouragement for Parents of Prodigals from a Family That's Bee

Description: Hope Lies Ahead by James Banks, Geoffrey Banks James Banks shares his perspective as a dad watching his child self-destruct through substance abuse, and Geoff Banks writes as the prodigal who found his way home. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Loving a prodigal, or being one, is hard. This book lets you know that you are not alone and that there is hope in Jesus. Author, pastor, and praying father James Banks and his prodigal son returned, Geoffrey Banks, each write from their perspective, sharing their story of redemption and encouraging you through the struggle. Back Cover I woke up cold, angry, and sick. It was about four in the morning and I was laying on a hard cement floor on a mat about an inch thick. Due to rampant drug addiction, the county jail was overpopulated and there were no bunks left to sleep on. Being a heroin addict, I couldnt go more than 6 hours without dosing or I would be horribly sick. It had been almost 24. Every inch of my body was in pain and my skin was crawling. I couldnt think straight or even form coherent sentences, but the one thing that continually ran through my head was "How did I end up here? How did I end up like this?" Geoffs situation seemed hopeless. He had made a mess of his life. His parents struggled to understand the choices the son they loved so much made. And they prayed. Through the hurting, the questions, the frustrations. And through it all, God walked with them. Hope Lies Ahead shares the story of Geoffs prodigal journey and Jamess perspective as his father. Each write from their own personal experience as they candidly address spiritual and practical challenges families with prodigals face. As someone who loves a prodigal, youll know you are not alone and that there is hope! Because no prodigal is beyond the reach of God. HopeLiesAhead.org Author Biography James Banks (D.Min, Gordon-Conwell) makes his home in Durham, North Carolina, with his wife, Cari, where James is the founding pastor of Peace Church. Jamess adventure with writing started in 4th grade when his teacher discovered it was a great way to keep him out of trouble! He loves to encourage others to draw close to God through heartfelt prayer and fresh insight from Scripture. Jamess books have been translated into many languages and have touched the lives of over half a million people. They include Prayers for Prodigals, Praying the Prayers of the Bible, Prayers for Your Children, Peace Through Prayer, Hope Lies Ahead (which he co-wrote with his son Geoffrey), and others. You can find teaching from James through Our Daily Bread Universitys popular Prayer Basics series and the Praying with Jesus DVD. James is featured weekly on the Encouraging Prayer radio broadcast and podcast and is a much-loved speaker for churches and retreats. You can find out more about what James is up to lately by visiting JamesBanks.org. Geoffrey Banks serves as the high school coordinator at Port City Community Church in Wilmington, North Carolina. He loves reaching students where they are and helping them walk with God. He is an avid surfer and skater. Geoffrey struggled with heroin addiction throughout his teens and early twenties before coming to know Jesus and having his life radically change. Now he is host of the podcast Too Many Christians, which explores beliefs in the pursuit of ultimate truth. Review "There is one particular line in the childrens fable The Velveteen Rabbit that always moves me to tears: You are a terribly real thing in a terribly false world, and that, I believe, is why you are in so much pain. Reading James and Geoffs story instantly re-minded me of that line. Hope Lies Ahead is a must-read for any family pulled at the seams by addiction, rebellion, or pain. It is a painfully beautiful tapestry of the heart of a father, the desperation of a prodigal, and the hope found in Jesus. More than anything, James and Geoffs willingness to wrestle with vulnerability is a living corroboration that love really does never fail."--Stuart Hall, director of Student Leadership and Leadership Networking for Orange (ReThink Group); leader of INFLUNSR; speaker, author, and coach "From the Publisher""Triumph out of tragedy. It is not just a pie-in-the-sky slogan but a testament to the redeeming grace of God. Never is this truth more beautiful than in our families. In recent years, Ive been blessed to pray with my friend James Banks as we have watched triumphant grace bring miracles in his sons life. Now, through the pages of Hope Lies Ahead, we can all trace Gods redemption in this raw but real account of Geoffs journey of transformation and subsequent call to fruitful ministry. If you have a prodigal or know anyone who does, make this your next book because God has tailor-made doses of hope and healing for all."--Daniel Henderson, president and founder of Strategic Renewal International; author of Transforming Prayer: How Everything Changes When You Seek Gods Face "From the Publisher" Long Description People who love prodigals often struggle in silence. This book lets you know that you are not alone and that there is hope. Pastor and author James Banks and his son Geoff Banks each write from their perspective, sharing their story of redemption and offering you hope while you are in the struggle. No matter what your prodigal is going through--addiction, turning from faith, worldly pursuits--youll find encouragement to pray deeply, love generously, and cling to God for comfort, healing, and restoration during the difficult journey. Details ISBN1640700056 Author Geoffrey Banks Short Title HOPE LIES AHEAD Pages 176 Publisher Our Daily Bread Publishing Language English ISBN-10 1640700056 ISBN-13 9781640700055 Format Paperback DEWEY 248.845 Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-04-07 Subtitle Encouragement for Parents of Prodigals from a Family Thats Been There Imprint Our Daily Bread Publishing Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127171371;

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