Jesus is not tame.
Called to the Wild is a 40-day journey of biblical reflections on faith, perseverance and surrender… written from one adventurer to another.
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Brave the wild adventure of life with God.
Life is full of unknowns. It’s natural to want answers, explanations, and clear directions along the way. But for the Christ-follower, this longing for clarity is met with a mysterious invitation: to trust, to surrender, to lay down one’s life.
After his baptism, Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness, where he was tempted, where his identity as “God’s beloved son” was solidified, and where he drew close to God. The wilderness is not only a place to observe the grandeur of God, it’s a place to explore the mysteries of God: His purposes, His plans, and His relentless love.
Called to the Wild is a 40-day journey filled with thrilling adventure stories and poignant Biblical meditations, through which outdoor guide and Cru staff member, Chris Lawrence, helps readers overcome fear and discover their purpose by learning to follow Jesus as their trustworthy Guide.
Rave Reviews for Called to the Wild
“This devotional will entice you into new levels of adventure as you live out your faith with God.”
Judy Douglass
Encourager, author, speaker, podcaster; Global Director, Cru Women’s Resources; www.JudyDouglass.com
“Called to the Wild is a call to entering God's presence with a new wonder, joy and focus.”
Daniel Litchfield
President of Thrivewww.ThriveNational.org
“This is a book—well written—for those who love the ‘strenuous life’ and long to be more like Jesus.”
David Roper
Author, In Quietness and Confidence and Growing Slowly Wise Contributor to Our Daily Bread; Director of Idaho Mountain Ministries
“Chris writes in these pages what the Lord has written on his heart through years of his journey and that's the kind of man we should all want to follow.”
Mark Brown
Executive director of Lifelines Outdoors, the outdoor and experiential ministry of Cru
“Chris Lawrence illustrates how potent wild places can be for spiritual transformation by telling stories of his experiences in the wild.”
Dr. Ashley Denton
Author, Christian Outdoor Leadership: Theology, Theory, and Practice
“If you are looking for a devotional that will grow you closer to Jesus and grab your attention, this is it.”
Eric Cartier
Senior Pastor, Rocky Mountain Calvary church, Colorado Springs, CO
A 40-Day Adventure
Perfect for those who love the outdoors, this 40-day “expedition” contains daily devotionals inspired by Lawrence’s firsthand experiences in the wilderness. Connecting these adventures with Scripture passages and insightful questions, this book will inspire the reader to:
Connect with God’s word in a fresh way
Explore His specific purposes
Trust God in the unknown
Walk more intimately with Him
Even for the most faithful believer, instability and self-doubt threaten to steal joy, purpose, and passion. Every one of us is called to the wild: to draw near, to walk with, and to trust this Guide who is not tame, but who is always good.
Read Excerpts from Called to the Wild
About the Author
Christopher Lawrence is an adventurer and award-winning writer. He has served with Cru since 2003, including as a staff writer for Worldwide Challenge Magazine and as an outdoor guide with Lifelines Outdoors, the outdoor and experiential ministry of Cru.
He is also a husband, father and cancer survivor.
ou can find out more about Lifelines at: lifelinesoutdoors.com He also founded hopehasarrived.com, a website which helps people "find hope, strength and peace against cancer."
