Fire and Rain: The Wild-hearted Faith of Elijah

by Ray Pritchard

The prophet Elijah was rough around the edges, a complex mountain man whose faith was remarkable and yet compromised by his own seasons of fear and discouragement. But more than anything else, he was a hero who, in God's name, "humbled the posture of a nation's idol worship, brought fire from sodden wood, rain from dry-eyed heaven, and recognition of Jehovah from pagan lips." In Fire and Rain, author Ray Pritchard brings the relatable elements of Elijah's life into the twenty-first century, delivering an exceptional character study that reinspires modern believers to seize the day for God.

Genres: Christian Living

231 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007

About the author

Dr. Ray Pritchard serves as president of Keep Believing Ministries. He has ministered extensively overseas in China, Bolivia, Columbia, Paraguay, Belize, Haiti, Nigeria, Switzerland, Russia, India and Nepal. He serves as a regular co-host on "Today's Issues" on the American Family Network. He has written 27 books, including Stealth Attack, Fire and Rain, The Healing Power of Forgiveness, An Anchor for the Soul, The Incredible Journey of Faith, The ABCs of Wisdom, Leadership Lessons of Jesus (with Bob Briner), Why Did This Happen to Me?, and Credo: Believing in Something to Die For. For 26 years he pastored churches in Los Angeles, Dallas and Chicago. He is a graduate of Tennessee Temple University (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.) and Talbot School of Theology (D.Min.). He has been married to Marlene for 39 years. Their three sons (Josh, Mark and Nick) have spent time in recent years teaching English in China. Josh and Leah were married in July 2006. They have one son (Knox) and a daughter on the way. Mark and Vanessa were married in July 2007. They have two children (Eli and Penelope). His hobbies include biking, surfing the Internet, and anything related to the Civil War.

Reviews

[Michael]

I love these indepth profiles of Bible characters. It humanizes them, and reminds us that they were more than characters, but REAL people with faults who were still determined to serve God despite them. It's inspiring, and has definitely aided me in my daily walk.

[Nathan Deck]

So good! Challenging and encouraging! Elijah was a man just like us... and the God of Elijah is alive and working still today!