Turbulence on the Wings of Faith

By Kristan David Curry

Have you ever wondered why Christians suffer? Did you accept Jesus Christ as your personal lord and savior, and then all chaos broke loose? Have you experienced turbulence in your life even though you put your faith and trust in the Lord? Has God given you a vision, but fear has kept you from seeing it? Have your past failures kept you from God’s purpose for your life? Has your faith ever been tested? These are all questions we struggle with at different times in our lives. In Turbulence on the Wings of Faith, Kristan David Curry attempts to help you with these questions by sharing his personal story of trials and tribulation, fear and isolation, pain and disability, alcoholism and suicidal thoughts that almost took his life.   The Apostle Paul writes in the Book of Romans Chapter 8 that we are all children of God and joint-heirs with Christ and that we will suffer with Him. Paul also states that our sufferings are not worthy to be compared to the glory that is going to be revealed to us. God has a purpose for your suffering. There is a reason for everything you are going through. Turbulence on the Wings of Faith is a story of pain and suffering, but it is also a story of perseverance, triumph, and realizing God’s glory. But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 NKJV

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: May 28, 2021
• ISBN: 9781643786711

Kristan David Curry

Kristan David Curry is a retired firefighter with the Alexandria City Fire Department, Virginia. He was a first responder to the terrorist attack at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on September 11, 2001. During his tenure with the fire department, he served as a water rescue technician and a hazardous materials technician. Kristan is also a retired federal police officer with the Department of Defense where he served as an explosives detection canine handler. He is married to Melissa, his wife of 21 years, and they have one son, KJ. Kristan was ordained as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden under the leadership of Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr. in 2017. Kristan is the co-founder and assistant director of the Men Following Christ “Men of Strength” Ministry, which provides support and resources to seniors, widows, and the disabled. Turbulence on the Wings of Faith is his first book.

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Turbulence on the Wings of Faith

Kristan David Curry

Austin Macauley Publishers

Turbulence on the Wings of Faith

About the Author

Dedication

Copyright Information ©

Acknowledgment

Foreword

Chapter 1:

Jumping for Jesus

Chapter 2:

Standing in the Gap for Your Spouse

Chapter 3:

Overcoming Obstacles

Chapter 4:

What’s Your Pleasure?

Chapter 5:

Breaking Through

Chapter 6:

Purpose for Your Pain

Chapter 7:

In Three Years Triumph

Chapter 8:

Feeling the Faith

Chapter 9:

Serving Your Spiritual Gift

Chapter 10:

Pursuing Your Passion

About the Author

Kristan David Curry is a retired firefighter with the Alexandria City Fire Department, Virginia.

He was a first responder to the terrorist attack at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on September 11, 2001. During his tenure with the fire department, he served as a water rescue technician and a hazardous materials technician.

Kristan is also a retired federal police officer with the Department of Defense where he served as an explosives detection canine handler. He is married to Melissa, his wife of 21 years, and they have one son, KJ.

Kristan was ordained as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden under the leadership of Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr. in 2017. Kristan is the co-founder and assistant director of the Men Following Christ Men of Strength Ministry, which provides support and resources to seniors, widows, and the disabled. Turbulence on the Wings of Faith is his first book.

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my wife, Melissa, and my son, KJ.

Copyright Information ©

Kristan David Curry (2021)

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Any person who commits any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.

All of the events in this memoir are true to the best of author’s memory. The views expressed in this memoir are solely those of the author.

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Curry, Kristan David

Turbulence on the Wings of Faith

ISBN 9781643786704 (Paperback)

ISBN 9781643786698 (Hardback)

ISBN 9781643786711 (ePub e-book)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2021902006

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Acknowledgment

To my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you for saving me. Thank you for Your grace and mercy that kept me. Thank you for the challenges in my life that have drawn me closer to you. Thank you for using me to fulfill Your purpose for Your glory; in Jesus’ name, Amen.

This book is dedicated to my wife, Melissa, and my son, KJ. Thank you, Melissa, for standing in the gap for me, for sticking with me through good times and bad times, for supporting me in my endeavors and helping me see them through. You have indeed been a blessing to me. I am proud of the Proverbs 31 woman you have become.

KJ, you have been the rock and the glue in this family. You have always been the voice of reason and have remained consistent in your faith as you have grown into a fine young man. I am genuinely proud of you and everything you have accomplished. Thank you for being my right-hand man; thank you for always having my back and looking out for your dad.

I want to acknowledge my father, Kenneth Curry Jr., who raised my sister Camille and me as a single father for most of our childhood. You taught me how to be a man. You showed me, by example, how to work hard and take care of your family, how to be a leader, and a responsible adult. Thank you for always being on the other end of that phone call, and there when I needed you.

I want to acknowledge my pastor, Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr., whose vision and teachings have enabled me to know and believe the Word of God. Thank you for being my spiritual leader. Thank you for being a caring and forgiving pastor. Thank you for your words of encouragement and your support.

Thank you to all our family and friends who have spoken a word of encouragement, said a prayer, been a blessing to us, or just been present in our lives. Thank you all for your love and support!

God Bless.

Foreword

The strongest man is the man who lives a surrendered life to Jesus Christ. This is the story of Kristan David Curry. But it was not always that way. I met Kris over ten years ago. He was a prodigal man who went to the far country in search of life and fulfillment apart from God. It didn’t work. It never does. Kris learned that when a man promotes God’s agenda, God promotes the man. His new book, Turbulence on the Wings of