In our modern, more secular world, it can be easy to lose faith in the power of God. Fewer people than ever are religious, the world seems chaotic and without purpose, and for many people, God seems to remain silent. Despite this, journalist and television host Harris Faulkner knows God is watching out for everyone and throughout her life has seen how his power impacts people’s lives.
In Faith Still Moves Mountains, she shares **real-life stories about how...
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Faulkner begins with stories of God intervening to save people’s lives. She describes this happening in two ways:
Faulkner explains that God can intervene to save people from death. Some of her stories involve incredible rescues from danger that were only possible because of a series of elaborate “coincidences” that were actually the work of God. Other stories explain how God answered prayers to heal the sick when conventional medicine failed.
For example, Earnestine Reese’s home was almost entirely destroyed by a tornado—the only thing left standing was her prayer closet. Earnestine was in the bathroom during the storm and was buried under rubble, but she and her children survived. Earnestine attributes the miraculous survival of both herself and her prayer closet to the power of God at work.
(Shortform note: Some Christian clergy explain that [faith healing and divine rescues aren’t a matter of faith and prayer “causing” health and...
Faulkner also suggests God can help people through the most challenging parts of their lives—chronic disease, poverty, the loss of loved ones, and so on. Faulkner’s stories describe God easing hardships in two main ways:
Faulkner suggests that during hard times, God provides a sense of comfort and certainty—the knowledge that even during our lowest points, he is still present and still loves everyone. This gives peace from the turmoil and the strength to keep fighting even when things look bleak. Some people also find peace in knowing that no matter what happens, it’s all according to God’s plan.
(Shortform note: God helping people through hard times is a foundational principle of faith-based rehabilitation programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA. AA’s 12-step recovery program involves putting one’s absolute faith in God and praying for him to help them become sober. The organization explains that faith in...
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Finally, Faulkner shows how God and faith bring people closer together in two ways:
Faulkner’s stories show that faith strengthens ties by encouraging people to come together as a community. In contexts like a church service, Bible study, or prayer group, people can connect over their shared faith or pray toward a common goal. In addition, faith often drives people to help others through charitable acts and other good deeds, forging new ties and building community.
(Shortform note: Some researchers argue that while God and faith can help strengthen communities, the reverse is also true—a lack of faith can cause communities to decline and pull people apart. They explain that God and religion provide a foundation for the norms and morality of a given society. Without this foundation, people will rely on their personal moral code—or lack thereof—making them more individualistic and selfish. And without the opportunity to meet and spend time with others in the...
Consider how God and faith have impacted, or might impact, your life in a positive way.
Describe a moment when you needed guidance or rescue. How did your faith help you through this situation?
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