Released in the UK August 2018
Released in the US October 2018
Trade paperback | 96 Pages
9781527102088 • £6.99 $9.99
BISAC – REL012120
Prone to Wander
Grace for the Lukewarm and Apathetic
Natalie Brand
Gospel Comfort and Practical Counsel
Help for Spiritual Apathy
Encouragement for the Weak in Faith
As Christians, many of us experience times when we struggle in our faith. Times when we get distracted, like dumb sheep, and stray away from the safety of the fold and our faithful Shepherd. Some of us wander for months or even years, backsliding into unbelief and serious sin. Others of us fall into spiritual apathy where our passion for Christ cools and we can’t pray or pick up our Bibles. But the same grace of the Lord Jesus Christ that saved us can carry us through the Christian life. This book has been written to give you gospel comfort and practical counsel to help you move Godward.
Natalie Brand
Natalie Brand is a writer and Bible teacher. She has authored several books, including ‘Priscilla, Where Are You? A Call to Joyful Theology’ and ‘The Good Portion: Salvation’. She has a Ph.d in systematic theology from the University of Wales and lectures in theology.
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Christian Focus
The drum–beat of Prone to Wander is: God pursues his children. Natalie makes it clear that backsliding is the result of sin, but lifts God up as compassionate to sinners. She uses helpful biblical and contemporary illustrations to explain why we slide and gives gospel comfort and practical tips to end the descent. Are you running from God like Jonah? Are you weighed down with sorrow and suffering like Job? Are you, like David, desperate because of your own sin? Pick up this book and find help for your soul.
Keri Folmar
Author, Delighting in the Word Bible Study series and ‘The Good Portion: Scripture’ and co–host of Priscilla Talk
One of the most perceptive and influential books I have ever read, Prone to Wander touches on the innermost conflicts of the Christian life. But Natalie Brand does more. She comes along side us, pointing out that we are not alone in the battle and that there is a ‘way of escape’ giving us hope and renewed confidence in the power of the cross.
Faith Cook
author of Troubled Journey, Derbyshire, England
Natalie’s gospel–filled warnings mix clarity with compassion. I hope many will be kept from shipwreck by the earthy wisdom of this book.
Joel Virgo
Senior Pastor, Emmanuel Church, Brighton, UK
Our sinful hearts incline us to turn away from the Lord, and we find ourselves spiritually in the wastelands. This little book is a winsome word to believers who struggle or stray, to return to Christ the friend of sinners. Help is given in diagnosing our spiritual need, pointing us to Christ, and taking practical steps for a more constant walk with the Lord. Warmly commended!
Bill James
Principal, London Seminary, London, UK