The Power of a Fire-Tested Life. What if life isn't meant to be perfect but we are meant to trust the One who is? Isn't it startling how God reveals Himself most profoundly in places we least expect Him? He is intent on showing Himself Lord in all our circimstances - in the highs and lows alike. The faith He calls us to is far more that a glowing positivism that shields us from life's struggles. It is one that guides us into a deepening intimacy with the God who sustains us in the broad sweep of life.

Authentic Faith contains challenging insights on how to walk closer to God's heart. The author points out that living the life God has entrusted to us requires a response that should motivate our actions as visible in the fruit that results from a deeper relationship with God. Authentic Faith probes our understanding of faith and offers suggestions on how to strengthen it in many areas where it is commonly lacking. In addition to scripture and personal testimonies in some cases this book uses traditional Christian beliefs to illustrate genuine discipleship. Thomas traces important Biblical truths as they have been understood and acted out by Christians through the ages and in so doing recommends further reading on each subject. In this book Thomas addresses the disciplines of: selflessness, waiting, suffering, persecution, social mercy, forgiveness, mourning, contentment, sacrifice, hope and fear.