The Way of the Ox: Endurance to Thrive in the Storms of Life

In The Way of the Ox, Dr. David Stine lays the groundwork for a transformative spiritual journey that calls readers to forego the fast-paced, hustle-driven mindset of modern culture in favor of a quieter, more powerful and purposeful strength: the way of the ox.

The amazing musk ox embraces a life of hardship. In the Arctic Circle where they live in the wild, they choose to go into the blizzard instead of running for cover.

Stine challenges the belief that an easy life is a fruitful one. Instead, he invites readers to embrace the steady and sometimes gritty path of obedience, endurance, and unwavering purpose.

With pastoral insight and cultural clarity, Stine positions the musk ox as a symbol of divine resilience. He suggests five sacred keys to a bold redefinition of what it means to live a life of deep spiritual impact:

• Advancing in hope
• Advancing in faith
• Advancing in relationships
• Advancing in prayer
• Advancing in passion

Like the musk ox, Stine suggests, "we have been wired to overcome obstacles no matter how challenging they may seem. Since we are in Him and He is in us, we are overcomers."

Dr. David Stine is a visionary leader, strategist, and consultant dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations maximize their donor development programs and leadership potential. The president and founder of Advance Partners, he previously served as chief executive officer of Bethel Media for Bethel Church in Redding, California. Dr. Stine was the founding pastor of Metro Church in Washington, DC, where he spent over a decade growing the church to 6,000 members across three campuses. He holds a master's degree and doctorate in Practical Theology and Leadership. In addition to The Way of the Ox, he authored Hearing from God and The Whole Life. Dr. Stine and his wife, Taryn, reside in Austin, Texas, where they are raising their four children.