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And if the answer is yes, why does it often feel like he’s so far away?

God isn’t surprised by our wariness and distrust. But he has never been content to be misunderstood, either. John’s gospel tells us that God sent his Son to explain himself to us—to the distant, the wounded, the skeptical, the afflicted, the ashamed, the betrayed.

Walk with Abby as she follows Jesus through the book of John. In thirteen stories, we discover piece by piece, through Jesus, who God is—and we also see thirteen very different modern-day believers awake to these truths in their own lives. These personal and biblical stories, along with further Scripture and application and discussion questions, will show us that God is for us, not against us. He will draw our hearts back to himself.

Endorsements

“Theologically sound . . . emotionally compelling.”

—Scott Sauls 

“A beacon of hope for anyone who has ever wondered if God’s love is enough. . . . Hutto shows us that no sin, struggle, or fear is beyond the power of the gospel. She has created a resource that can uniquely and individually bless people from all walks and stages of life.”

—Sara Wallace, Author, For the Love of Discipline

“Abby’s genuine love for God’s beloved boy Jesus Christ imprints every page.”

—Karen Hodge, Coordinator of Women’s Ministries, Presbyterian Church in America

“A unique book that will comfort, challenge, and compel you. . . . I commend this book to all who need help understanding our God’s loving heart.”

—Ellen Dykas, Women’s Ministry Coordinator, Harvest USA

The Author

Abby Ross Hutto

Abby Ross Hutto is the director of spiritual formation at Story Presbyterian Church in Westerville, Ohio. She also works as a group leader and trainer for Parakaleo, a nonprofit that comes alongside women in ministry. You can connect with Abby at www.godforusministries.com.

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