Growing Down: God's Grace, in Spite of Myself
“Sarah has traveled a different road than I have, but not that different. We both have faced life situations we never would have asked for, never would have chosen. But our deep disappointments and darkness drove us utterly to the end of ourselves—and Sarah and I both discovered that’s not a bad place to be.It’s something God challenges us all to do—to bow down before him and admit our dependence, our very desperate need of him. And the book you hold in your hands will help you do just that.”-Joni Eareckson Tada, author and speaker; founder of Joni and Friends “We all learn from one another, and the learning makes an impact when the need goes beyond our attempts to figure out how to make life work. Sarah Wetzel weaves her journey with what she learned from ten people from different walks of life, bringing her to a place of repentance and joy. I, too, have walked with some of the same people, especially my husband, Jack Miller. Learn from Sarah’s life lessons; learn from the Spirit what it means to beGrowing Down.”-Rose Marie Miller, missionary with World Harvest Mission; author,From Fear to FreedomandNothing Is Impossible With God “I am grateful for this truth: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord” (Isaiah 55:8). InGrowing Down, Sarah Wetzel’s captivating stories—from personal experiences as a missionary, the biographies of others, and Bible studies—reveal this reality, how God works in the hearts of his people. An informative and inspiring read.”-Bruce Johnson, president, SIM USA  “Sarah’s remarkable life as a missionary, wife, and mother is a huge inspiration to today’s Christian women who feel God’s call to serve. This book is filled with refreshing, uncommon candor, and is a powerful and inspiring story.”-Lorraine Mazza, managing director of development, Joni and Friends International Disability Center “Growing Downis about growing up in the joy of God’s grace to us in Jesus. Sarah Wetzel has not written a how-to book on some ethereal victorious Christian life; She has given us an honest and vulnerable look at the “scum” in her heart that manifests in the everyday life issues of marriage, kids, and work. Looking through the lens of her own experience, along with that of other pilgrims on the journey ahead of her, and Scripture, Sarah delivers practical insights that will help any soul hungry for God understand what repentance looks like, with the encouragement that God means business in drawing us near and filling us with joy. Sarah’s story is not only a great read for individuals; it would make an excellent small-group discussion book. I can’t wait for it to be available to folks in our congregation, so they can begin thinking about growing down, too.”-Richard White, senior pastor, Christ Community Church, Montreat, NC