We like to think it will be
an endless walk on easy street, but often find it’s more like an uphill struggle.
Compounding this problem is the fact that we rarely talk about this discouragement in our spiritual communities. We pretend such times don’t exist.
But they do exist, and we all know it. Scripture knows it too. From Moses to the Psalmists, from the laments of Jeremiah to the struggles of the disciples,
the life of faith has always included hard or discouraging times.
But scripture also holds a deeper reality. When we walk through dark valleys, God is with us. In Alive, Loved, & Free, I explore how discouragement can lead us to deeper understandings of ourselves, our faith, and the God who journeys with us.
What people are saying
“This beautiful book offers meaningful encouragement on the spiritual path. With elegant prose and timely insight, Kyl explores how we can address the feelings of discouragement that inevitably arise for so many of us on the faith journey. He offers wisdom and practical guidance as he explores such topics as prayer, forgiveness, and life in community. For anyone who has struggled with feelings of disconnection, confusion, or disillusionment in your spiritual life, this book will be an invaluable resource.”
Kate H. Rademacher, author of Reclaiming Rest: The Promise of Sabbath, Solitude, and Stillness in a Restless World.
” Kyle’s pastoral heart comes through time and again. He tells us how much we are loved, and encourages us to not let our doubts and discouragements separate us from God’s people….Kyle asks that we be open to the possibility that our loving and gracious God may be birthing something new through our discouragement. This possibility can enlarge our hearts for a deeper relationship with God. This is why Alive, Loved, & Free is an important read.”
Michael Harvey, international speaker, author of Creating a culture of Invitation in your Church.
I have enjoyed your smooth flowing writings and guiding words. I am now following you on Facebook and have signed up for your monthly emails. Thank you Rev Kyle.
Gary W. (a reader)
I wanted to thank you for your message. It brought me to tears and completely explained what I was feeling for awhile. I felt disconnected from God. Although I read the word and daily prayers, and I’m have a Bible study guide, I had strong moments of not feeling God is with me. Sometimes messages resonate with my life as a reminder God made me as I am and Jesus loves me. I need to see what I was feeling this way and your message gave me that. Thank you.
Sarah (a reader)
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