Kellye Fabian - Sacred Questions: A Transformative Journey Through the Bible

God designed Scripture to speak to us, to speak to you and to me, to speak to each of usdaily and deeply. We often dont hear from God daily or deeply because we are afraid to listen to the sacred questions Gods Word provokes in us as we read. Instead of listening to those sacred questions, we too easily skirt and suppress and slide away from the deep questions the Bible provokes. But Kellye Fabian designs this book with pastoral sensitivity and theological depth to permit those questions, then to listen to those questions, and finally to seek answers by listening to what God is saying in his ever-new-and-fresh Word. Sacred Questions is designed to promote sacred faith seeking sacred understanding.

SCOT MCKNIGHT, Julius R. Mantey Chair of New Testament, Northern Seminary

Kellye has been a friend for years, and Ive had the privilege of being guided by both her questions and her prayers many times in those years. Kellyes intelligence and depth and creativity shine through every page, and Im so delighted that her gentle and wise questions and prayers have now been captured in a format that will allow so many people to experience their transformative power.

SHAUNA NIEQUIST, author of five books, including Present over Perfect and Savor

A significant crisis in contemporary Christianity is our difficulty relating Scripture to life. What we lack isnt information but integration. Kellye Fabian knows the power of good questions. They invite honesty, wonder, and a loving response to what is most real. If you have the courage to ask the questions in this book, it will change your life.

MARK SCANDRETTE, director of ReIMAGINE: A Center for Integral Christian Practice; author of Free, Practicing the Way of Jesus, and Belonging and Becoming

Kellyes love of the Bible and spiritual disciplines shines bright everywhere she goesincluding here!

MARGARET FEINBERG, author of Taste and See

Each morning for the past four years, Kellye Fabians devotions have been feeding my soul, reminding me how to slow down, guiding me into prayer with the Father, and helping me walk deeply with Jesus and receive all that the Holy Spirit has for me. When you dive into Sacred Questions, come expecting to be pastored and empowered, guided and equipped through the use of Scripture, story, prayer, and reflection on how to live your one and only life in response to our great God.

STEVE CARTER, speaker, author of This Invitational Life

When a smart woman chases after the Lord, a book like this is born. Kellye ushers us right into the throne room, with grace and humble confidence. This book is a lifetime companion.

TRICIA LOTT WILLIFORD, author of You Can Do This

Sacred Questions is unique in the devotional space. Where many devotionals leave you pondering the words of the author, Sacred Questions leaves you pondering Gods Wordand God himself. Kellye Fabian is a masterful guide who takes you into Gods presence, then gracefully removes herself and leaves you alone with your Father.

KEITH FERRIN, author, speaker, biblical storyteller

Ive always been drawn to reflective people who ask probing questions, which is why I fell in love with Sacred Questions immediately. Kellye Fabian is a seasoned and trusted guide for anyone who wants to enter a holy dialogue with God that will transform them from the inside out.

STEVE WIENS, pastor, author of Beginnings and Whole

The questions we ask define our future. Like large doors swinging on small hinges, the questions we ask unlock new journeys, holy conviction, and unexpected destiny. Kellye Fabian has a unique gift with the most perceptive and illuminating questions. In her book Sacred Questions, Kellye will gently guide you on a journey that will inevitably lead you to new doors of discovery.

DARREN WHITEHEAD , DMin, senior pastor of Church of the City and author of Holy Roar (coauthored with Chris Tomlin)

TO SISTER FLORENCE,

you saw my gift for writing.

TO MY SWEET JAMIE,

youre the Rory to my Lorelai.

TO STEVE,

your love heals me.

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Sacred Questions: A Transformative Journey through the Bible

Copyright 2018 by Kellye Fabian. All rights reserved.

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Some of content in this book was previously published in the Willow Creek Devotional Series by Kellye Fabian. Used with permission.

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked MSG are taken from THE MESSAGE, copyright 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

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ISBN 978-1-63146-930-5 (ePub); ISBN 978-1-63146-931-2 (Kindle); ISBN 978-1-63146-929-9 (Apple)

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Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart.

RAINER MARIA RILKE

Gods Word has not done its complete work until it evokes an answer from us.