Little Faith, Big God
Grace to Grow When Your Faith Feels Small
by Debbie Wilson
Abilene Christian University Press & Leafwood Publishers
Leafwood Publishers
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Abilene Christian University Press & Leafwood Publishers
Leafwood Publishers
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Description
What if I told you God cares more about your faith than your performance? Let the ordinary people from Hebrews 11 show you how to live strong and finish well.
God designed spiritual growth to be an ongoing journey of trust. By exploring the examples of biblical men and women who failed, got up again, finished well, and were commended by God, Little Faith, Big God will inspire you to persevere in your faith. Present-day stories and guiding questions invite personal reflection, application, and discussion. Little Faith, Big God will equip you to trade your self-made superhero cape for a dynamic, grace-filled relationship with our big God.
God designed spiritual growth to be an ongoing journey of trust. By exploring the examples of biblical men and women who failed, got up again, finished well, and were commended by God, Little Faith, Big God will inspire you to persevere in your faith. Present-day stories and guiding questions invite personal reflection, application, and discussion. Little Faith, Big God will equip you to trade your self-made superhero cape for a dynamic, grace-filled relationship with our big God.
Advance Praise
“Have you ever worried that God is displeased with your lack of faith? Feared that you have fallen short in your walk with him? Debbie Wilson answers these questions and more in Little Faith, Big God. This thought-provoking, informative, and entertaining book will bring you deeper into your relationship with God. You will never think about faith in the same way again!”
—Julie Zine Coleman, managing editor for Arise Daily and author of Unexpected Love
“Life is hard, and at times, faith can be even harder. Yet, of all God’s creations, we are the only ones called to live by faith. In Little Faith, Big God, Debbie helps reshape our perspective of the spiritual giants who have gone before us. She reminds us that while some stumbled under the weight of their trials, it didn’t ruin their relationship with God. It actually helped refine it! In this new book, Debbie takes us on a wonderful journey through the Bible and reminds us that ‘impossible problems are no problem for a big God.’”
—Amy Richissin, development officer, Turning Point Counseling
“In her delightful book Little Faith, Big God, Debbie Wilson shares how God has powerfully used ordinary, imperfect people to achieve his extraordinary plans and purposes! Each story contains nuggets of biblical truth, humor, and encouragement to help us on our faith journey. I highly recommend Little Faith, Big God.”
—Josh McDowell, Christian apologist and best-selling author of Evidence That Demands a Verdict
“We live in very confusing times. Christians are increasingly on the defensive, and our hearts cry out to the Lord when politics and culture clash with our faith. Little Faith, Big God contains a wealth of Scripture and encouragement in daily devotion, which are wonderful reminders that our mighty God can be trusted completely with our lives and with our worship.”
—Diane Passno, former senior vice president of Focus on the Family
“It’s difficult to remember that the biblical saints were no saintlier than you or I. God accomplished his will using real people with real struggles, and, fortunately, perfect performance was not required. Nor is it required for you and me. Little Faith, Big God reveals the Word in a way that will deepen your walk with Christ through interactive reflections and exercises that encourage personal application.”
—Deb DeArmond, writing coach and award-winning author of Bumper Sticker Be-Attitudes
“Little Faith, Big God looks creatively at the age-old faith stories found in Hebrews 11. The insights are fresh, and the daily questions helped me to discover both a deeper understanding of Scripture and the true condition of my own heart. The exercise of digging deep into these truths and learning to apply them will make this a faith-changing book for both long time Jesus followers and those new to the journey.”
—Elizabeth Murphy, speaker and author of A Roller Coaster, a Roundabout, and a Road Trip
“Debbie’s at her best as she helps us relate to the examples of faith showcased in Hebrews 11. God turned their flaws into their strengths—and he can do the same to ours. Little Faith, Big God reminds us that we’re all in process, yet, by his grace, our inadequacies can become our strengths. Want to draw your sense of self-worth and significance from God instead of your performance? Then Little Faith, Big God is a must-read.”
—Lisa T. Grimes, speaker and coauthor of Remember Who You Are
“With compassion, depth, and a solid biblical foundation, Debbie Wilson takes the readers through the lives of the heroes of the faith in Hebrews 11. With wisdom and tenderness, she emphasizes obedience and surrender to God’s will in order to fulfill our purpose on earth. Wilson’s personal stories and application questions help draw readers into a desire to begin strengthening their personal relationships with God. I highly recommend this book.”
—Yvonne Ortega, licensed professional counselor and author of the Moving from Broken to Beautiful series
“Faith is a slippery subject for many until they have walked the path of life and find it. Debbie Wilson’s book will help those who are searching for answers about faith. She uses Scripture, history, examples, illustrations, and personal testimonies to help us focus on our faith—a great teaching tool. Little Faith, Big God is a must-read because ‘without faith, it is impossible to please God.’”
—Donald A. Woeltjen, South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church
“What I truly value about this book is that it makes the gospel seem so simple. And isn’t that exactly what God would want for us? As Christians, we have developed ways to create an incredibly complicated message of faith, and yet it’s not! Little Faith, Big God provides a way for us to take God at his word, with concrete ways to do that. This book is ideal for group studies.”
—Shari Braendel, author of Help Me Jesus, I Have Nothing to Wear!
“Little Faith, Big God is so much more than a devotional or Bible study! Debbie invites the reader to travel with her through Scripture as she surveys the faith journeys of some significant men and women. Her probing questions and the myriad of real-life stories she shares bring faith to life and makes it relatable to everyone.”
—Craig Phelps, lead pastor at Gorman Baptist Church, Durham, North Carolina
“In Little Faith, Big God, Debbie has a rare ability to bring to life people of old in a way that is relevant to today. You’ll be inspired to apply life lessons from these very real people who made a forever impact in their generation and beyond. This book will deepen your love and appreciation for Jesus and will help grow your faith in our very big God!”
—Tara Furman, founder and president of Knowing God Ministries
“As I read Little Faith Big God, I realized this is every person’s story. We are weak, but he is strong. Our faith is little, but God is big. This story brings rest to your soul and peace to your heart. This journey is not about perfect performance but trusting a big God who loves all people—even those of us with little faith.”
—Monica Schmelter, host of Bridges on Christian Television Network
“Debbie Wilson walks us through the personal struggles of those named in Hebrews 11 in a way that helps us connect with them and re-energize our trust in God because we know how their lives worked out for good. Even though we do not know the ends of our stories, we can that trust God’s grace is in the details of our lives and that he never gives up. Little Faith, Big God will continue to linger in your mind, heart, and soul.”
—Annetta Dellinger, author of Joy-spirations for Caregivers and Blessings and Prayers for Those with Cancer
“We live by faith and not by sight. But what exactly does that mean? And how do we do that? Debbie offers clear steps not only to grow our faith but also to have the vibrant life God intended, one full of grace. My heart was blessed by Little Faith, Big God, and I trust yours will be too.”
—Diane Rumley, cofounder and executive director of Support Military Families
—Julie Zine Coleman, managing editor for Arise Daily and author of Unexpected Love
“Life is hard, and at times, faith can be even harder. Yet, of all God’s creations, we are the only ones called to live by faith. In Little Faith, Big God, Debbie helps reshape our perspective of the spiritual giants who have gone before us. She reminds us that while some stumbled under the weight of their trials, it didn’t ruin their relationship with God. It actually helped refine it! In this new book, Debbie takes us on a wonderful journey through the Bible and reminds us that ‘impossible problems are no problem for a big God.’”
—Amy Richissin, development officer, Turning Point Counseling
“In her delightful book Little Faith, Big God, Debbie Wilson shares how God has powerfully used ordinary, imperfect people to achieve his extraordinary plans and purposes! Each story contains nuggets of biblical truth, humor, and encouragement to help us on our faith journey. I highly recommend Little Faith, Big God.”
—Josh McDowell, Christian apologist and best-selling author of Evidence That Demands a Verdict
“We live in very confusing times. Christians are increasingly on the defensive, and our hearts cry out to the Lord when politics and culture clash with our faith. Little Faith, Big God contains a wealth of Scripture and encouragement in daily devotion, which are wonderful reminders that our mighty God can be trusted completely with our lives and with our worship.”
—Diane Passno, former senior vice president of Focus on the Family
“It’s difficult to remember that the biblical saints were no saintlier than you or I. God accomplished his will using real people with real struggles, and, fortunately, perfect performance was not required. Nor is it required for you and me. Little Faith, Big God reveals the Word in a way that will deepen your walk with Christ through interactive reflections and exercises that encourage personal application.”
—Deb DeArmond, writing coach and award-winning author of Bumper Sticker Be-Attitudes
“Little Faith, Big God looks creatively at the age-old faith stories found in Hebrews 11. The insights are fresh, and the daily questions helped me to discover both a deeper understanding of Scripture and the true condition of my own heart. The exercise of digging deep into these truths and learning to apply them will make this a faith-changing book for both long time Jesus followers and those new to the journey.”
—Elizabeth Murphy, speaker and author of A Roller Coaster, a Roundabout, and a Road Trip
“Debbie’s at her best as she helps us relate to the examples of faith showcased in Hebrews 11. God turned their flaws into their strengths—and he can do the same to ours. Little Faith, Big God reminds us that we’re all in process, yet, by his grace, our inadequacies can become our strengths. Want to draw your sense of self-worth and significance from God instead of your performance? Then Little Faith, Big God is a must-read.”
—Lisa T. Grimes, speaker and coauthor of Remember Who You Are
“With compassion, depth, and a solid biblical foundation, Debbie Wilson takes the readers through the lives of the heroes of the faith in Hebrews 11. With wisdom and tenderness, she emphasizes obedience and surrender to God’s will in order to fulfill our purpose on earth. Wilson’s personal stories and application questions help draw readers into a desire to begin strengthening their personal relationships with God. I highly recommend this book.”
—Yvonne Ortega, licensed professional counselor and author of the Moving from Broken to Beautiful series
“Faith is a slippery subject for many until they have walked the path of life and find it. Debbie Wilson’s book will help those who are searching for answers about faith. She uses Scripture, history, examples, illustrations, and personal testimonies to help us focus on our faith—a great teaching tool. Little Faith, Big God is a must-read because ‘without faith, it is impossible to please God.’”
—Donald A. Woeltjen, South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church
“What I truly value about this book is that it makes the gospel seem so simple. And isn’t that exactly what God would want for us? As Christians, we have developed ways to create an incredibly complicated message of faith, and yet it’s not! Little Faith, Big God provides a way for us to take God at his word, with concrete ways to do that. This book is ideal for group studies.”
—Shari Braendel, author of Help Me Jesus, I Have Nothing to Wear!
“Little Faith, Big God is so much more than a devotional or Bible study! Debbie invites the reader to travel with her through Scripture as she surveys the faith journeys of some significant men and women. Her probing questions and the myriad of real-life stories she shares bring faith to life and makes it relatable to everyone.”
—Craig Phelps, lead pastor at Gorman Baptist Church, Durham, North Carolina
“In Little Faith, Big God, Debbie has a rare ability to bring to life people of old in a way that is relevant to today. You’ll be inspired to apply life lessons from these very real people who made a forever impact in their generation and beyond. This book will deepen your love and appreciation for Jesus and will help grow your faith in our very big God!”
—Tara Furman, founder and president of Knowing God Ministries
“As I read Little Faith Big God, I realized this is every person’s story. We are weak, but he is strong. Our faith is little, but God is big. This story brings rest to your soul and peace to your heart. This journey is not about perfect performance but trusting a big God who loves all people—even those of us with little faith.”
—Monica Schmelter, host of Bridges on Christian Television Network
“Debbie Wilson walks us through the personal struggles of those named in Hebrews 11 in a way that helps us connect with them and re-energize our trust in God because we know how their lives worked out for good. Even though we do not know the ends of our stories, we can that trust God’s grace is in the details of our lives and that he never gives up. Little Faith, Big God will continue to linger in your mind, heart, and soul.”
—Annetta Dellinger, author of Joy-spirations for Caregivers and Blessings and Prayers for Those with Cancer
“We live by faith and not by sight. But what exactly does that mean? And how do we do that? Debbie offers clear steps not only to grow our faith but also to have the vibrant life God intended, one full of grace. My heart was blessed by Little Faith, Big God, and I trust yours will be too.”
—Diane Rumley, cofounder and executive director of Support Military Families
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781684264308 |
| PRICE | $15.99 (USD) |
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