Fresh Encounters with Jesus: Stories of Faith to Draw Women Closer to Their Savior

by Cheri Fuller

It's all too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of a busy life. Between late hours at the office, your kids' extracurricular activities, and trying to find the time for a family dinner, your spiritual eyesight can become foggy, clouded by disappointments, or marred by difficult circumstances. If you feel stuck in your faith or you find yourself doubting God, here is a way to stay connected, to stay focused on Him. In  Fresh Encounters with Jesus , Cheri Fuller shares stories of biblical and historical figures, modern believers, and her own journey of faith. She shows how God comes to us through the Bible, service, trials, mountaintop experiences, and even quiet whispers. Fuller's stories will encourage you to fall in love with the Lord anew and live life with gratefulness and trust.

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2016

About the author

Cheri Fuller is a gifted speaker and award-winning author of more than forty books, including The One Year Women’s Friendship Devotional, the bestselling When Mothers Pray, and A Busy Woman’s Guide to Prayer. Her books have been translated into many languages, and her speaking ministry has provided encouragement to people throughout the U.S. and abroad. A former Oklahoma Mother of the Year, Cheri has been a frequent guest on national TV and radio programs. Her articles on family, spiritual growth, relationships, and prayer have appeared in Family Circle, Focus on the Family, Guideposts, and many other publications. Cheri holds a master’s degree in English literature and is executive director of the nonprofit organization Redeeming the Family. She and her husband, Holmes, live in Oklahoma, and have three grown children and six wonderful grandchildren. Cheri’s books, Bible studies, and other resources can be found at www.cherifuller.com along with information on her speaking topics and how to schedule Cheri for events. To find out more about the ministry, visit www.redeemingthefamily.org.

Reviews

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Philippians 2:8 we are told to think on things that are right, pure, admirable, lovely, excellent and praiseworthy. When thinking back over all the uplifting stories that are in this book, that Bible verse comes to mind because books like this fill my thoughts with all the wonderful ways in which God is at work in our lives. Some of the stories reminded me of experiences I have had, and I found a new sense of gratitude from thinking of them again.

The author shares some personal stories and insight God has given her. She also includes stories from the Bible and other people. I can't say enough good things about books like this that are so beneficial to me. I recommend it highly to others who like me, may at times wonder how to think of lovely things in times like this.

[Terri Wangard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fix your eyes on Jesus. That’s the gist of Fresh Encounters with Jesus. “The Christian life is an ocean excursion where the waves are huge, the ride bumpy and uncertain or wild and difficult. Overwhelming. Fix your eyes on Jesus, and enjoy the ride.”

Many illustrations offer fresh views of long-familiar passages. I love the one on Mary Magdalene. And the one about the little boy with his loaves and fish.

“God is on the edge of His chair waiting to reveal Himself to you.”

“Just as the body needs nourishment with good food, spiritual life needs fuel.”

Fresh Encounters with Jesus will help you draw near.