Author Rankin Wilbourne, Philosopher Brian Gregor Garner Peer Support For The Cross Before Me

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - July 31, 2019 - PRLog -- Pastor and award-winning author Rankin Wilbourne and Christian philosopher Brian Gregor, Ph.D. release The Cross Before Me: Reimagining the Way to the Good Life Sept. 1, 2019 from David C Cook. This unique book, which offers a provocative perspective on God's design for the cross and explores how the way of the cross is the path to life, happiness and being human, is receiving wide acclaim from pastors, authors, theologians and more:

"The Cross Before Me is a lucid, learned, life-changing guide along the upside-down journey to human flourishing.  It will inspire and enlighten anyone who dwells in the words." – John Ortberg (http://www.johnortberg.com/), Author and Menlo Church Senior Pastor

"Rarely do books cover as much important, theological ground as this one, which makes it a delight for me to recommend." – Jen Pollock Michel (https://www.jenpollockmichel.com/), Author, Speaker

"This book explains how to take hold of that key and use it to unlock the door to true, unquenchable, soul satisfying, eternal happiness." – Ken Sande (https://rw360.org/meet-ken-sande-2/), Author and Peacemaker Ministries and Relational Wisdom 360 Founder

"This book is profound, practical, and will provide a much-needed paradigm shift for followers of Jesus. I highly recommend it." – Jeremy Treat (https://realityla.com/bio/staff/jeremy-treat/) (PhD, Wheaton College) Author, Reality LA (Los Angeles) Pastor and Adjunct Professor of Theology at Biola University

"This is an urgent appeal for rethinking everything we value through the lens of cruciformity." – Kevin J. Vanhoozer (https://divinity.tiu.edu/academics/faculty/kevin-vanhoozer/), Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Research Professor of Systematic Theology

Drawing on biblical truths, historical writings and modern examples, Wilbourne and Gregor challenge readers to think of the cross not only as the instrument of their eternal salvation, but as the way to a good and beautiful life here and now.

Focusing on the cruciform way, the goal of the book is to make the theology of the cross accessible and practical for a broad audience. Written for anyone who wonders what the shape of Jesus' life has to teach about finding the life he promises, The Cross Before Me is filled with useful ideas for how to integrate life and work, reinterpret life's goals through Jesus' example and embrace the only outlook on life that will satisfy.