Out of the Whirlwind

Writing on the lectionary texts from Job Stroman deals with extremely contemporary issues. We discover in these messages that Job's struggles are the same as ours. The texts from Ruth and 1 Samuel introduce us to four important Old Testament women: Naomi Orpah Ruth and Hannah. They all play an important role in the biblical narrative as well as providing insight into vital current issues.<br><br>Chapters include:<br>• Taking the Good With the Bad -- (Job 1:1; 2:1-10)<br>• Making Our Feelings Known -- (Job 23:1-9 16-17)<br>• The Tale of Three Women -- (Ruth 1:1-8)<br>• God Remembers -- (1 Samuel 1:4-20)<br>... and more!<br><br><b>John A. Stroman</b> recently served as Lecturer in New Testament Studies at Trinity Theological College in Accra Ghana (West Africa). Prior to that he was senior pastor of the 3000-member Pasadena Community Church (United Methodist) in St. Petersburg Florida. Stroman served as a United Methodist minister for 38 years in the Southern New Jersey and Florida Conferences. He also serves on the Florida Conference Board of Trustees the Board of Directors of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home and the Advisory Council of Bethune-Cookman College. He has written numerous articles in addition to his six books.