How do we discern God's will and call in the midst of life's storms?

Marlena Graves remembers hearing the passage in Mark 4--the one where Jesus calms the sea--in a whole new way. She recalls, "I was not one of the terrified disciples lacking faith, wondering if I was going to drown and miffed at Jesus for remaining asleep and undisturbed by the perilous storm. . . . I was the little fishing boat carrying Jesus in the storm. A tiny vessel in an uproarious storm on the great Sea of Galilee!"

As believers, we are all little vessels carrying Jesus. Our lives, the boats in which we carry Christ and his gospel, will venture out to sea. Storms will come, often when we least expect them. How will we respond? And people will come to us seeking refuge. How will we respond to them?

Brimming with keen theological insight and personal stories and speaking with a voice for the marginalized, Graves helps us navigate life's storms and discern when to seek a safe harbor--and ultimately, when to head back out to sea. (After all, boats weren't made to remain in the harbor.) Bearing God is an ideal resource for churches, groups, and personal reflection.