Moving Beyond Failure

by Bill Crowder

Three principles for loving your wife.

112 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2012

About the author

Bill Crowder, who spent over twenty years in pastoral ministry, is vice president of ministry content at ODB Ministries. He is a contributor to Our Daily Bread and the author of five books, including The Spotlight on Faith, Singing the Songs of the Brokenhearted, and The Path of His Passion. He and his wife, Marlene, have five children.

Reviews

[Theresa Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book talks about the life of Peter. It was literally a roller coaster ride. He had a life of many successes and failures. These catapulted him into a life of service for Jesus. My most favorite part of the book was when the author mirrored some of his life. For example, Peter denied Jesus three times towards the end of Christ's life. He looked him in the eyes after he did it and wept. After Jesus's resurrection, Christ returned to the disciples in the book of Acts in the Bible. He asked Peter "Do you love me?" three times. Peter responded "Yes" each time. Jesus told Peter to "Feed my sheep" and "Feed my Lambs." The significance was the question was asked three times to cancel out the three denials. Also, as Jesus was being brought before the Sanhedrin, Peter followed close behind as his close companion. They were gathered around burning coals when Peter denied Jesus. After the Resurrection, Jesus created burning coals on the beach while the disciples were fishing. He made them breakfast. This was such a good read. I highly recommend it.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! It was a great short read. It offered an insightful look at the life of Peter and showed how God used his failures to help him find success in Christ by allowing him to follow God’s will. Peter faced several obstacles that challenged his faith, and God Himself was pulling for Peter every step of the way. Bill Crowder’s message was comforting because it reminded me that throughout our Christian journey, we won’t always get everything right, but God is consistently molding us to become more like Him.

[Braxton Schieler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Crowder puts together a compelling case by carefully examine the details of Peter's story through the gospel. It is well written, powerful, and to the point.

[Sean Harding · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple yet helpful book taking Peter's life and failures and showing how we can move beyond our own failures in serving God. Nothing particularly new here, but a great reminder of the God of forgiveness and multiple chances.