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On the 27th April 2015, Feby Herewila married Andrew Chan. 35 hours later Andrew was executed by firing squad. Part of the Bali Nine, Andrew had been in Kerobokan Prison for ten years for drug smuggling. Feby was Andrew's close supporter and confidante, a lay pastor who had met him in prison and had ministered alongside him for three years. Together, they shared a common vision and faith in a powerful God of love and restoration. Andrew's story made headlines, but now Feby tells her compelling story. After wrestling with grief and suffering, she shares how God's healing and faithfulness is enabling her to step into her new life and ministry. Content Benefits: As Feby Chan learns to rebuild her life, faith and purpose after her husband was executed by a firing squad in Indonesia, this inspiring and powerful story shows how God can bring hope out of tragedy and bring healing to even our deepest pain. Tells the story of Andrew Chan from a different perspective Shows the transforming power of God in people's lives Encourages us to see that God's forgiveness is open to anyone, whatever they have done Will encourage people going through difficult situations that Jesus can heal the pain in time and allow you to hope again Looks at the real pain of losing a loved one Honest look at when prayers are not answered in the way we hope Inspiring story of one woman's faithfulness to God Perfect gift to encourage someone in their faith Ideal reading for anyone who loves to see God at work Colour photos - an 8 page insert included Publisher - Authentic Media

What does it mean for us to be a people who are made to belong, rather than simply fit in?Where do I belong?Since our earliest days, humans have sat around tribal fires and told stories about where we came from, where we are going, and how we belong. We want to have the answers to those big questions of life and share them with others. This desire is deeply built into us and the glow of that tribal fire is still enticing.We long to find our tribe and to fit in with others like us. So, even when we scratch the itch of tribalism, why do we burn for something else? By looking at creation, families, church, and the hope of heaven, Andy Percey shows us that we were never made to just fit in; God created us to belong to him and each other in the truest and deepest way possible.If you are asking these questions around the fire, this book is your invitation into relationship, partnership, companionship and belonging. Content Benefits: What does it mean for us to be a people who are made to belong, rather than simply fit in? This book brings insight and pastoral guidance to help you answer this question and help create new connections with each other and God. Looks at the growing trend in society to find your tribe Gets to the heart of the rising tide of loneliness and social exclusion felt today Examines why tribalism does not satisfy our deepest longing to belong Provides a framework to belong, based on the idea that God created us to be in relationship with Him Perfect for anyone who is searching to belong or to find true connection with God and others Ideal for pastors, leaders and pastoral teams, and anyone who is wanting to stem the tide of loneliness in their community Readers will learn how to connect with God, with each other, and create spaces and churches that welcome others Critiques the idea of tribalism from a Christian perspective