Can You See the Cross from There?
Grace and Grit for Sufferers and Sinners
Every Christian faces difficulties, both internal and external. Terry Powell has faced many of these firsthand – from relentless temptation to recurring episodes of major depression to false guilt.
Through personal experiences, original faith poems, and biblical teachings, Can You See the Cross from There? reminds believers of their secure identity in Christ and the benefits of His cross.
Christ-follower, why is it okay to be weak and needy?
What obscures your view of the cross, keeping you from seeing and appropriating the benefits of Jesus’ death? How is it possible that God manifests His glory best through your weaknesses and needs? When you suffer, what Bible truths and divine attributes offer heart-massaging comfort? When you sin, how do you think Jesus views you?
If you experienced personal spiritual revival, what would it look like? Which better facilitates holiness: teeth-gritting effort or falling more in love with Jesus? What is self-defeating about looking to other people or your accomplishments to sculpt your personal identity and sense of significance?
How can you replace the critical, untrue things you say to yourself with life-changing self-talk based on God’s Word? Do prayers of lament—approaching God with doubts, honest venting and tough questions—reveal a lack of faith in Him, or evidence of it? What’s required of you before others in the body of Christ can help bear your burdens?
Those are a few of the questions that frame the content of this book. Terry offers original faith poems, sound biblical teaching, stirring personal anecdotes, heartfelt prayers and helpful application questions to assist you in facing challenges to personal spiritual growth and fruitfulness.
Vaneetha Risner
Author
Terry offers solid encouragement, unflinching honesty, penetrating prayers and memorable quotes. You’ll want a highlighter as you read this outstanding, theologically rich book!
Christine Chappell
Author & Certified Biblical Counselor
Over the years, I’ve been tremendously blessed by Terry’s commitment to magnifying Christ in the midst of his weakness. In this new resource, he encourages others to do the same as they press forward through the Christian life. Through poetic expressions and thoughtful reflections readers learn how to engage their Savior with their troubles while considering what God would have them learn in the process. The book will be a sanctifying tool in the hands of those who wants to know God better as well as understand themselves.
Delaine Blackwell
Founder of Joy of Abiding, Inc. and Teaching Director for Community Bible Study in South Carolina
Terry’s personal reflections, faith poems, Bible input and probing application questions planted gospel seeds in my heart as I delved into his book. Continually I was reminded of the inside-out phenomenon of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit’s power. While I was reading his manuscript my earthly pilgrimage took an unexpected turn when God took my husband up to heaven. Many insights from Terry’s book enabled me to endure one of the greatest trials of my life by shifting my focus to God’s grace and the grit He can give us to handle affliction. Also, I gleaned from his book an arm-full of apt quotes that helped me for the path I’m on.
I wholeheartedly commend this book for all who desire to view the cross of Christ and its benefits clearly.
Tim Hanley
Ordained PCA Pastor and Founder of One Church Ablaze
Terry Powell is a poet, theologian and heart surgeon who the Holy Spirit uses throughout this book to give me a greater vision of the Lord and His calling on my life. This book will encourage you, challenge you, strengthen your faith and enhance your intimacy with the Lord. Terry’s faith poems and biblical insights will inspire you and increase appreciation for your Savior.
John Pearson
Book Reviewer and Management Resource Person for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations
