Still Standing - Softcover

How can the life of an exiled Jew who lived more than twenty-five hundred years ago be relevant to life in twenty-first-century America?“Using the skill of a surgeon and the passion of a father, Dr. Derek Grier takes account of Daniel in his Babylonian exile and brings his story to life in a way that makes it a contemporary experience. Still Standing captures the spirit of Daniel and enables the reader to feel like he is living with this great hero of history.”-Dr. Myles MunroeDr. Grier’s life changed after he discovered that he and Daniel had many things in common. Now, with a skillful hand, he paints a portrait of Daniel’s life that not only provides insights into the heart of this powerful prophet of God, but also reveals penetrating answers to tough questions regarding race, religion and responsibility.Learn how and why Derek Grier is still standing. Find out how you can do the same! About the author: Derek Grier, while a business student at Howard University during the eighties, had an unexpected and supernatural encounter with Jesus. Soon thereafter, he gave his life to Christ and answered a call to the ministry. He became the leader of the largest Christian organization on campus and later held his first pastorate in a church located in the red-light district of Washington, D.C. He also served as the senior editor of Diaspora Magazine, circulated broadly across the United States. He continued his graduate and post graduate studies, earning both M.Ed. and D.Min. degrees. Dr. Grier is now senior pastor of Grace Christian Church in Woodbridge, Virginia, and is serving a two-year term as president of the Eastern Prince William Ministerial Association, which convenes over one hundred pastors across racial and denominational lines. He has been included in Who’s Who of America as one of our nation’s outstanding Christian leaders. Dr. Grier and his Ethiopian-born wife, Yeromitou, have two sons and reside in the D.C. metropolitan area.