Discover triumph through trials: New Judson Press book draws from Job’s story to inspire perseverance in modern times
“Living a Job Faith: From Tried to Triumphant” by Paige Lanier Chargois
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 03/13/2024)— Dr. Paige Lanier Chargois, a respected voice in spiritual literature, invites readers on an illuminating journey with her latest book, “Living a Job Faith: From Tried to Triumphant.” Captivated and inspired by Job’s odyssey in the Hebrew Bible, Chargois delves into this timeless tale of unwavering faith in the face of adversity and emerges with profound insights about coping with the challenges and tribulations of modern-day life.
Chargois deftly weaves together themes of lament, awe, forgiveness and reconciliation through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis. Importantly, as she walks with Job, she contemplates life lessons she has gleaned from her own struggles, gaining a fresh perspective on Job’s journey in the process. The result: Chargois challenges traditional interpretations of the Book of Job. She dispels misconceptions about lament and freshly presents the story as a blueprint for spiritual growth and resilience.
David Emmanuel Goatley, president of Fuller Theological Seminary, describes “Living a Job Faith” as a manifestation of Chargois’s love for her source material, noting that “she drinks deeply from the wisdom of this literature” and encourages others to “learn more of the fidelity and tenacious love of God” by following her lead.
Author, editor and assistant pastor of Berean Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, the Reverend Olivia M. Cloud calls Chargois’s latest work “fit ammunition for our faith arsenal as we search for answers amid suffering.”
With more than four decades of ministry experience, Chargois brings a wealth of wisdom to her exploration of Job’s narrative. As a retired ordained minister, pastor and church consultant based in Richmond, Virginia, she has dedicated her life to guiding others on their spiritual paths. Her insights in “Living a Job Faith” are sure to inspire a broad spectrum of readers, especially those who are grappling with questions of faith and resilience in today’s turbulent world.
“Living a Job Faith: From Tried to Triumphant” is available now at JudsonPress.com and through other book retailers.
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