It’s easy to assume God is absent when life gets chaotic or pain and hardship strike. But often the events we interpret as “useless” or “damaging” become the greatest blessings to our relationship with Jesus and formation in Christlikeness. That’s why we can take heart in the sovereign hand of God that guards us in all of our wanderings.

Join us for this episode of Soul Talks and enjoy a “Soul Food Reading” from a recent Institute retreat. Bill shares the little-known story of John Newton — the preacher and hymnist who wrote Amazing Grace. You’ll be encouraged to see how God weaves all the details of your life together to draw you to himself, lead you deeper into grace, and shape you into a wounded healer who ministers to others with compassion.

Resources for this Episode:

John Newton’s Amazing Grace