BUILDING A LIFE WITH GOD: A Study for Individuals and Groups

by Jay R. Ashbaucher

Overview

Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” A house isn’t built all at once. Preliminary things must come first, then the foundation, then the structure. Perseverance is needed to overcome unexpected hindrances. Building a life with God is, in every way, similar to building a house. Many think a life with God is all about personal salvation and going to heaven. God’s plan is much bigger than that. We live in a world of growing instability and troubles. People need a house that offers them safety and well-being. Discover in this book how the Lord builds a house that provides what people need. Those who build a life with God will build a house that others will find welcoming and life-giving.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733139939
Publisher:	Reid Ashbaucher Publications
Publication date:	01/10/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	60
File size:	170 KB

About the Author

Originally from Ohio, the author earned an undergraduate degree in Education and a Master of Divinity degree before serving 44 years in Montana as a pastor and Bible teacher. He served 20 years as a 5th step counselor and lecturer in an alcohol and drug treatment center where he listened to countless stories of people's broken lives and struggles to achieve wholeness. From them, he learned much about people and himself which has helped in counseling individuals from all walks of life. He has enjoyed conducting grief classes, small groups, and teaching Philosophy of Christianity at a one-year Wilderness Bible College. Now retired and living in Michigan, Jay continues his Bible teaching as an author, and together with his wife of over 50 years, they are enjoying life with family and grandkids.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION    vii

1. USING METAPHORS    9
2. THE BEGINNING    15
3. THE GOAL    23
4. THE FOUNDATION    31
5. PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER    37
6. PERSEVERANCE    47

ABOUT THE AUTHOR    57