Can These Bones Live? Finding Hope and Life in Ministry's Dry Valleys

Synopsis

Ministry can feel like navigating a valley of very dry bones. Leaders today often face stagnant growth, dwindling participation, rising anxieties, and a profound sense of exhaustion—feeling not just dry, but honestly, very done. Like Ezekiel witnessing the desolation of exile, we might look at our circumstances and ask, 'Can these bones live?' This book acknowledges the raw honesty of feeling cut off, reflecting the truth of Ezekiel 37:11: 'Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost.' Yet, it reveals that God meets us precisely in these parched places. Exploring Ezekiel's powerful vision, this guide empowers leaders to 'Speak to the Bones'—to prophesy God's life-giving Word into the dry, desolate areas of their ministry and personal lives. Discover the power of aligning your voice with God's truth, witnessing the 'rattle' as things begin to shift and come together. More than just structure, God longs to breathe His Spirit—the same 'Ruach' that brings life from chaos and raises the dead—into us. This book is a call to invite God's breath daily, transforming dry bones into a living, standing, Spirit-filled reality, reminding every leader that even when you feel most depleted, God's revitalizing presence is closer than you think.