Books by Ian (Author) Coffey

God often seems most distant when we are going through our hardest times. And yet many people have found that it is exactly at the moments of their greatest struggle that they have met God most closely. Through vivid retellings of the stories of eight biblical characters who met God at points of extremity in their lives, Ian Coffey offers us inspirational ways of making the struggles we face an opportunity for growth. By sharing both modern examples of people who have faced the same sorts of struggles, and events in his own life, he gives us practical help and hope in our hardest moments. Esther & courageJeremiah & inadequacyJohn & doubtPaul & fearPeter & imprisonmentRuth & lossElijah & despairMark & failureFull of rich reflection and thought-provoking questions, it will help us to discover the God who walks with his people through their darkest moments.

Can welding a gatepost bring glory to God?Does ironing your children's uniforms help you grow as a disciple?Will your new crime prevention strategy do anything to further the kingdom?>With lively Bible teaching and drawing on a wealth of real-life stories, he shows how work was part of God's good plan for men and women - given to us so we can make a creative contribution in his world. Whatever your work, God is interested in it, God can transform it, and God wants to use it - for his glory.