Many people believe that once someone becomes a Christian, life is suddenly easy, and problems disappear. This could not be farther from the truth. In fact, Christians often face more challenges, as the same faith that provides them with support and consolation is tested on a daily basis. In The Power to Prevail, David Foster explores the paradox of adversity. While obstacles and trials are bound to arise, he asserts it is how people respond to those challenges that determines whether they grow in faith or crumble in defeat. Foster then details a three-point plan that helps to promote a positive response: He says if we choose our attitudes, change our aptitudes, and control our actions, adversity ceases to be a stumbling block and starts to become an opportunity. Practical, hard-hitting, and inspiring, The Power to Prevail is a manual for those who want to make the most of their Christian walk, regardless of their circumstances.
David Foster follows the Warner Faith tradition of books that look to the Scriptures for practical advice and instruction. With chapter titles such as "Turning Grief into Gladness," "Turning Rejection into Right Decisions," "Turning Fear into Faith," "Turning Dreads into Dreams," "Turning Anxiety into Action," "Turning Stress into Strengths," and "Turning Risk into Reward," The Power to Prevail gives readers relevant applications for everyday situations.
David Foster is founder and senior pastor of Bellevue Community Church in Nashville, which has more than 3,000 members in attendance every Sunday. He holds a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Theological Seminary and a doctorate from Reformed Theological Seminary.
