It is easy to go off course when following a personal plan for life. Instead, God shows believers that trusting in His path will lead them where they need to go. In her newest Bible study, Divine Directions: How God Guides Your Path, seasoned author Sharla Fritz guides readers through eight biblical travel stories and eight ways that God guides them through all the hardships and joys in life. Divine Directions is available on the Concordia Publishing House website beginning May 13.

“When our journeys seem arduous and confusing, we wonder how we can find a smoother way,” Fritz writes. “While God rarely provides us with such a detailed map for our choices, He does provide guidance in His Word for our life. The Bible is filled with accounts of journeys that can help us decide the best path forward in our own life.”

Fritz includes personal stories of travel woes as she connects with readers over the bumps and roadblocks experienced during life. Discussion questions, a study guide with answers, a historical timeline, pages for notes, and historical maps to help readers dig deeper into their study are also included.

Divine Directions presents a master class in beautiful storytelling,” says Donna Snow, author and founder of Artesian Ministries. “If you need a spiritual jump-start, Divine Directions is sweeter than honey.”

Visit cph.org/divinedirections for more information about the book. Contact Erica Sontag to schedule an interview with the author.

Praise for Divine Directions

Sharla navigates Scripture, history, and the theme of spiritual journeys with deep perception and fresh perspective. I found myself lingering over the surprising insights that she shared, wanting to tuck them in my heart to remember in my own life travels. This study is so rich and applicable to everyday life that I can see ladies pouring over it and having rich and meaningful discussion together as they dig into God’s Word, especially the testimonies of those who have walked before us. I’m certain that Sharla’s thoughtful work will bless and encourage you on your faith journey!

—Lindsay Hausch, Christian author and speaker

Reading Sharla Fritz’s most recent Bible study, Divine Directions: How God Guides Your Path, I knew I was in good hands. Sharla frames each chapter by relating stories of her own journeying before setting eight familiar biblical figures in historical time, place, and circumstance. What decisions did they make? How did they navigate the uncertainties in their lives? How do we? Sharla guides and challenges her readers to connect and reflect, to dig into the Word, to learn more about how God leads us on our life journeys. This is a compelling study for anyone—in individual or group settings—seeking to grow in faith.

—Carole Duff, author of Wisdom Builds Her House

With the wisdom of a lifelong traveler in the way of Jesus, Sharla Fritz weaves her words together with one goal in mind: to help others find their way in life as they find their way with Jesus. With humor, imagination, careful exposition of the Bible, and well-crafted questions for personal or group study, Sharla shows us how God guided men and women ages ago. She also gently reminds us that this same God really does still guide those who seek Him.

—Afton Rorvik, author of Storm Sisters: Friends Through All Seasons and Living Connected: An Introvert’s Guide to Friendship

Divine Directions presents a master class in beautiful storytelling. Sharla Fritz expertly weaves journeys of familiar biblical characters with her own experiences to present fresh insights into God’s guiding hand throughout our lives. The stories felt like a personal invitation to reflect on my own spiritual journey. To notice God’s faithful hand through my muddy valleys and snow-capped highs. I laughed out loud and felt tears of thankfulness spill over as God used this book to renew my spirit. If you need a spiritual jump-start, Divine Directions is sweeter than honey.

—Donna Snow, founder of Artesian Ministries and author of Strong and Courageous: Studying God’s Promises in Joshua

About the Author

Sharla Fritz loves to speak with women’s groups and to share about her own struggles, victories, and failures, speaking about how God is miraculously present through them all. In doing so, she hopes to share a few laughs and meet new sisters in Christ. Sharla is a Lutheran author, musician, and speaker. She has published numerous books with Concordia Publishing House, including God’s Relentless Love: A Study of Hosea, Divine Makeover: God Makes You Beautiful, Divine Design: Forty Days of Spiritual Makeover, and Bless These Lips: Forty Days of Spiritual Renewal.