The Legacy Imperative
Reaching Digital Land: Revised Edition
In an era of dizzying change, our NextGens are abandoning our faith and values. Many now view biblical beliefs as outdated or even harmful. Speaking up can feel preachy. Staying silent feels like surrender. It’s more than frustrating—it’s heartbreaking.
If you’re a grandparent, parent, or mentor longing to pass on your faith in a culture where it feels harder than ever, this book is for you. Dr. Petterson offers a powerful, research-backed roadmap through today’s digital landscape—one shaped by seven living generations. Through practical strategies and real-life examples, he equips you to engage modern minds without compromising timeless truth.
If you’re a grandparent, parent, or mentor longing to pass on your faith in a culture where it feels harder than ever, this book is for you. Dr. Petterson offers a powerful, research-backed roadmap through today’s digital landscape—one shaped by seven living generations. Through practical strategies and real-life examples, he equips you to engage modern minds without compromising timeless truth.
What You Will Learn
- How each generation—from Boomers to Gen Alpha—views digital culture
- How to speak the “heartbeat language” of younger generations
- Tools to turn cultural conflict into meaningful connection
- Strategies for using stories to open hearts, not win arguments
- Templates for social media engagement that nurture spiritual legacy
About the Author
Dr. Bob Petterson is founder of The Legacy Imperative, a nonprofit equipping grandparents to disciple the next generation. He earned his doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary and has served as a senior pastor, seminary professor, and international speaker. His leadership combines biblical scholarship with decades of hands-on ministry, making him a trusted guide for families navigating faith in a digital age.
101 Amazing Stories of Hope & Faith
Inspiring Short Stories from Real Life
This beautifully curated collection brings 101 bite-sized stories designed to inspire hope, spark faith, and remind readers of God’s work in everyday life.
These aren’t just anecdotes—they’re transformational snapshots, many told in the “rest-of-the-story” style made famous by Paul Harvey. You’ll discover how God's grace appears in quiet corners and unlikely people—showing up in the trials, triumphs, and turnarounds of both the famous and the forgotten.
Perfect for bedside tables, daily devotionals, or gifting.
These aren’t just anecdotes—they’re transformational snapshots, many told in the “rest-of-the-story” style made famous by Paul Harvey. You’ll discover how God's grace appears in quiet corners and unlikely people—showing up in the trials, triumphs, and turnarounds of both the famous and the forgotten.
Perfect for bedside tables, daily devotionals, or gifting.
What You Will Learn
- How hope and faith appear in ordinary and unexpected places
- The quiet ways God works behind the scenes
- Simple storytelling techniques to encourage and uplift
- How to use stories as teaching tools with friends, kids, or small groups
- The healing power of shared testimony
About the Author
Dr. Bob Petterson is an acclaimed communicator whose speaking ministry has reached audiences on five continents. Known for his engaging storytelling style, he has been a guest on radio, television, and at major conferences worldwide. His work as an author extends from devotionals to cultural commentary, all grounded in his conviction that faith comes alive through story.
The One Year Book of Amazing Stories
365 Days of Seeing God’s Hand in Unlikely Places
James Earl Jones grew up mute. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school team. Einstein was bullied. Beethoven’s mother nearly aborted him.
Life takes sharp turns—and sometimes U-turns.
This bestselling devotional, honored as one of the top 5 Devotionals by Christian Book Awards (2020), offers a daily story that stirs the soul and strengthens the spirit. With a masterful blend of history, faith, and storytelling, Dr. Petterson uncovers how God’s unseen hand works through both hardship and triumph.
Each entry invites readers to reflect, grow, and rediscover the miracle woven into every life.
Life takes sharp turns—and sometimes U-turns.
This bestselling devotional, honored as one of the top 5 Devotionals by Christian Book Awards (2020), offers a daily story that stirs the soul and strengthens the spirit. With a masterful blend of history, faith, and storytelling, Dr. Petterson uncovers how God’s unseen hand works through both hardship and triumph.
Each entry invites readers to reflect, grow, and rediscover the miracle woven into every life.
What You Will Learn
- How to spot God’s quiet work in your own life
- Daily reflections that build gratitude and perspective
- How famous lives reveal spiritual truth and resilience
- Connections between personal struggle and biblical purpose
- How consistent storytelling shapes identity, faith, and courage
About the Author
Dr. Bob Petterson is a pastor, Bible scholar, and bestselling author whose books have been translated into multiple languages. He has served churches across the U.S. and founded initiatives that connect faith and culture. His recognition by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, including honors for this devotional, reflects his impact as both a scholar and storyteller.
The Book of Amazing Stories
90 Devotions on Seeing God’s Hand in Unlikely Places
Think you know Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, or Muhammad Ali? Think again. This 90-devotional volume dives deeper into the hidden stories of world-changers—people who overcame unimaginable odds and whose ordinary beginnings led to extraordinary impact.
Each story closes with a timeless takeaway that connects heart, soul, and purpose. Ideal for daily devotions, teaching, or just being reminded that God still uses the unlikely.
Each story closes with a timeless takeaway that connects heart, soul, and purpose. Ideal for daily devotions, teaching, or just being reminded that God still uses the unlikely.
What You Will Learn
- In-depth accounts of God’s faithfulness through all seasons
- How to pause and reflect through the lens of powerful stories
- The ability to see eternity in the ordinary
- Applications for living boldly and serving faithfully
- Adaptable storytelling patterns for talks, sermons, and mentoring
About the Author
Dr. Bob Petterson’s career has spanned pastoral leadership, nonprofit work, and teaching. He is the author of several volumes that blend faith and history and has been a regular contributor to Christian publications and speaking platforms. His commitment to uncovering overlooked stories has made him a sought-after voice in both church and cultural settings.
Desert Crossings
Transformed by Tribulations
No one seeks suffering, but it’s often where we find purpose. Like Jesus’ own desert journey, our trials can become the proving ground of transformation.
Dr. Petterson’s unique format walks readers through multiple “deserts” we all face—loss, fear, failure, doubt—and shows how each becomes fertile ground for growth. Rich in biblical parallels and inspiring stories, this book reframes hardship as a divine invitation.
Desert Crossings isn’t a shallow devotional. It’s deep soul work for those hungry to be refined.
Dr. Petterson’s unique format walks readers through multiple “deserts” we all face—loss, fear, failure, doubt—and shows how each becomes fertile ground for growth. Rich in biblical parallels and inspiring stories, this book reframes hardship as a divine invitation.
Desert Crossings isn’t a shallow devotional. It’s deep soul work for those hungry to be refined.
What You Will Learn
- How trials shape courage, perseverance, and character
- How to uncover meaning and mission in hardship
- Biblical frameworks for walking through suffering with faith
- Practical tools for spiritual growth amid grief and loss
- How to comfort others walking their own desert journey
About the Author
Dr. Bob Petterson has walked alongside countless individuals facing grief, loss, and transition during his decades of pastoral ministry. A seasoned counselor and teacher, he brings the wisdom of lived ministry experience as well as academic training in theology. His global ministry and nonprofit leadership reflect his desire to help others find meaning in the hardest seasons of life.
The Theater of Angels
Redeeming Affliction
In one of Dr. Petterson’s most poetic and profound works, suffering is cast on a cosmic stage. We’re taken to Uz, where Job’s suffering plays out before angels and demons, and to Golgotha, where the cross turns agony into victory.
Using vivid imagery and deep theology, this book invites readers to see pain not as punishment—but as part of a divine narrative. It’s not just about survival—it’s about redemption.
Ideal for those walking through suffering—or those who lead others through it.
Using vivid imagery and deep theology, this book invites readers to see pain not as punishment—but as part of a divine narrative. It’s not just about survival—it’s about redemption.
Ideal for those walking through suffering—or those who lead others through it.
What You Will Learn
- A heavenly lens for understanding earthly pain
- How Job’s story unveils a spiritual battle with eternal stakes
- The unseen role of angels in human suffering
- How affliction becomes a stage for redemption
- Illustrations and metaphors to equip your own teaching and preaching
About the Author
Dr. Bob Petterson is a theologian and storyteller with a unique gift for connecting biblical truth to human experience. He has been invited to speak in settings ranging from local congregations to international gatherings, where his ability to communicate complex theology with clarity has encouraged leaders and laypeople alike. His writing reflects a lifetime of scholarship and pastoral care.