The Wayward Way: The Power in Wilderness
Journeys
New Hope
Publishers
By Taylor
Field
My friend Taylor Field, director of Graffiti Church and
Community Ministries, sent me a copy of his latest book, The Wayward Way. I was glad
to receive it, having enjoyed his previous books including Mercy Streets, and Upside
Down Devotion. I am also glad to
offer a brief review of Taylor’s latest book.
The New Hope Publishers promotional site for the book states:
Written
primarily for pastors and ministry leaders in seasons of transition, The
Wayward Way is the thirst-quenching
encouragement needed for those longing to find their way back to purpose in the
ministry. The relevant examples of wandering aimlessly in ministry, coupled
with biblical principles and personal insights, offer inspiration to view the
transitional seasons of ministry as opportunities for exploration. It’s time to
find your way out of the wilderness and embrace the purposes God has for those
called to ministry.
For my part, I found Taylor Field’s latest publication to be
a helpful book for anyone who has experienced some rough patches along their
life journey. “Wilderness” is a biblical term that harks back to Moses and the
Israelites’ journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. It also evokes the time
when Jesus was tempted in the wilderness.
The term has often been used down through the years to describe those
dry periods in our lives, those times when the energy and excitement are gone
and we seem to be plodding through a barren wasteland.
Field offers insight into navigating those “wilderness
journeys,” that are sometimes chosen, but more often are thrust upon us when
life takes an unexpected turn. He draws
from over 30 years of ministry on the streets of New York City for insights on
how to find spiritual strength, courage and guidance from our personal
wilderness encounters.
Each chapter is grounded in a biblical story that speaks to
some plight that is all too familiar in our own lives. Rejection, fear,
humiliation, neglect, betrayal, and loss are all things that can put us into a
tailspin, or send us on a wilderness journey where we can emerge with a new
outlook on life. In addition to scripture, the author draws from the wisdom of
poets, philosophers, artists, psychologists, and other writers.
With a down-to-earth writing style and presented in a very accessible format, Taylor Field has
given us a guide in The Wayward Way
that will be useful for anyone seeking advice for authentic living. His writing
is refreshingly honest as he presents a real-world spirituality. Since he
speaks from years of ministry on the streets of New York, rather than simply offering
nice platitudes, he demonstrates a lived wisdom that only comes by trial and grace.
“Takeaways” listed at the end of each chapter and a section with
discussion questions given at the end of the book will make this a useful
volume for group study as well as for any individual who is interested in
discerning God’s guidance in their personal journey.
Details:
The Wayward Way
New Hope
Publishers, 2018
ISBN:
978-1-62591-538-2
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Size: 6 x
9 Inches
Page
Count: 176
Publisher’s
purchasing information at https://www.newhopepublishers.com/shop/the-wayward-way/
Also available
at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wayward-Way-Power-Wilderness-Journeys/dp/1625915381
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