Singing in the Dark: Finding Hope in the Songs of Scripture

by Ginny Owens

Overview

Far too often, life’s challenges and questions cause people to fight feelings of doubt and despair, as they search endlessly for hope. In Singing in the Dark, Ginny Owens introduces the reader to powerful ways of drawing closer to God and how the elements of music, prayer, and lament offer rich, vibrant, and joyful communion with Him, especially on the darkest days.

Ginny has gained a unique life perspective, as she has lived without sight since age three. She brings rich, biblical teaching that will encourage readers and compel them to dig deep into the beautiful songs, prayers, and poetry of Scripture—the same words through which the people of the Bible flourished in impossible circumstances.
 
Singing in the Dark includes reflection and journaling prompts at the end of each chapter.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830781874
Publisher:	David C Cook
Publication date:	05/01/2021
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	221,863
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Ginny Owens, blind since age three, has had an award-winning career that encompasses two decades as a Christian music artist while also a contributor of multiple writing projects and nonprofit initiatives. She is currently a seminary student and continues to inspire others with the truth of the gospel through her personal stories, music, and Bible teaching.

 

Table of Contents

Foreword Christy Nockels 11

Before You Begin Joni Eareckson Tada 15

Introduction 19

Chapter 1 A Song of Undivided Praise 29

Chapter 2 A Song for the Plodding Path 47

Chapter 3 A Song of Victory 69

Chapter 4 A Song of Strength 87

Chapter 5 A Song of Rest 105

Chapter 6 A Lament for the Misoriented Life 121

Chapter 7 God's Song of Justice and Mercy 141

Chapter 8 A Lament for the Broken World 161

Chapter 9 A Song of Inner Peace 179

Chapter 10 Singing in the Light 201

Acknowledgments 216

Notes 219

Editorial Reviews

With gentleness and vulnerability, Ginny Owens leads us into an exploration of the songs of the Bible. Few things speak to me from Scripture more than the expressions of deep longings, joy, and pain expressed by so many of the real human souls we meet there. I’m captivated by Ginny’s ability to bring these passages to life by bridging to her own life. Who better than Ginny Owens to teach us all how to sing in the dark?

singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith

Make time for this worthy read! You will be blessed by Ginny’s transparency and raw honesty. Much more than a book about her own road, though, Ginny roots Singing in the Dark in the grand narrative of Scripture, humbly and confidently turning our eyes toward our Redeemer. With a beautifully measured blend of testimony and Scripture, Ginny becomes more than a songwriter, singer, and theology student—she becomes a trusted companion on the journey.

Kelly Minter

Ginny’s masterful storytelling, personal transparency, and poetical exegesis help us revel in the hope we have, recover the hope we’ve lost, and lead image-bearers who feel completely bereft of hope toward the unconditional love and hope of Jesus Christ. This is more than a must-read; it’s a literary keepsake!

Lisa Harper