The Way of the Ox: Endurance to Thrive in the Storms of Life

by David Stine

In The Way of the Ox, Dr. David Stine lays the groundwork for a transformative spiritual journey that calls readers to forego the fast-paced, hustle-driven mindset of modern culture in favor of a quieter, more powerful and purposeful the way of the ox.The amazing musk ox embraces a life of hardship. In the Arctic Circle where they live in the wild, they choose to go into the blizzard instead of running for cover.Stine challenges the belief that an easy life is a fruitful one. Instead, he invites readers to embrace the steady and sometimes gritty path of obedience, endurance, and unwavering purpose.With pastoral insight and cultural clarity, Stine positions the musk ox as a symbol of divine resilience. He suggests five sacred keys to a bold redefinition of what it means to live a life of deep spiritual in hopeAdvancing in faithAdvancing in relationshipsAdvancing in prayerAdvancing in passionLike the musk ox, Stine suggests, “we have been wired to overcome obstacles no matter how challenging they may seem. Since we are in Him and He is in us, we are overcomers.”

256 pages, Paperback

Published April 14, 2026

About the author

As Lead Pastor of DC Metro Church, Dr. David Stine is known for his practical biblical teaching, his visionary leadership, and his heart to impact the D.C. Metropolitan area. David’s authenticity and his ability to communicate the truth of God’s Word in a humorous, dynamic, and revelatory manner helps people understand the Bible and how to apply its teachings to their everyday lives.

David is passionate about people coming to know Christ, getting planted in God’s house, and becoming transformational leaders who work together to build a God-first culture throughout the D.C. Metro area. He is honored to be teaching, training, and coaching church leaders and future church planters because he believes that the local church is the hope of the world and that we are meant to be relationally connected with other leaders.

Shortly after coming to Christ in college, David knew there was a call on his life to full-time ministry and sensed God leading him to seminary at Regent University, where he earned his Masters Degree (M.A.) in Practical Theology and his Doctoral Degree (D.Min) in Leadership.

David met his future wife Taryn at Louisiana State University where they both majored in Business and were involved in a campus ministry together. After graduation, they were advancing in their respective careers, but the deepest desire of their hearts was to "do something great for God" together. Today they are parents to four growing children and loving their call to full-time ministry at DC Metro. They believe nothing compares to the joy of experiencing the transformation in people’s lives as they choose the God-first life.