D. Richard Ferguson

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Dr. Ferguson's most popular book, Deeper Knowledge of God, is published under the name Darrell R. Ferguson. Find that book here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

Dr. Ferguson's books are the fruit of 25 years of pastoral ministry and biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a deep, lifelong passion for God's Word.

Dr. Ferguson lives in Colorado where he he stands in constant wonder at how God reveals his glory in the creation.

His many experiences shooting rapids, climbing mountains, biking, and 4-wheeling find their way into his stories.

He currently hosts the Food For Your Soul podcast
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Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn’t by Gavin Ortlund Review

I studied apologetics in Bible college and seminary and in many books and lectures since. And I have often used the arguments I learned in debates. But in recent years, I’ve realized that most of those arguments aren’t really the reason I believe. And when I hit a low point in my faith about 10 years ago, I clung to those esoteric and theoretical arguments, but, honestly, didn’t find them all that

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"This book is so helpful. It sheds a whole new light on what anxiety is and how we can view it differently and take ADVANTAGE of it. There is good anxiety and there is a way out of bad anxiety. "
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“Love is not stirred by bare facts. It comes from interactions, exchanges, and experiences with the person you are learning to love.”
D. Richard Ferguson, Delight Yourself in God: A 20-Day Devotional on Four Surprising Attributes of God. Practical Steps for Drawing Near to God and Increasing Your Love for Him

“What effect would it have on your heart if you were to consciously experience God’s preferable presence today?”
D. Richard Ferguson, Delight Yourself in God: A 20-Day Devotional on Four Surprising Attributes of God. Practical Steps for Drawing Near to God and Increasing Your Love for Him

“Pilate was merciful till it became risky.”
C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

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