Flourishing people are strong and weak. Two common temptations lure us away from abundant
living: withdrawing into safety and grasping for power. True flourishing says Andy Crouch
travels down an unexpected path--being both strong and weak. We see this unlikely mixture in
the best leaders--people who use their authority for the benefit of others while also showing
extraordinary willingness to face and embrace suffering. We see it in Jesus who wielded
tremendous power yet also exposed himself to hunger ridicule torture and death. Rather than
being opposites strength and weakness are actually meant to be combined in every human life
and community. With the characteristic insight memorable stories and hopeful realism he is
known for Andy Crouch shows us how to walk this path so that the image of God can shine
through us. Not just for our own good but for the sake of others. With a new preface by the
author Strong and Weak is now part of the IVP Signature Collection which features special
editions of iconic books in celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of InterVarsity Press.
A new companion Bible study is also available.
