WHY GOD MATTERS
How many times have we heard someone say: “Why does God matter? He’s so distant, so unapproachable. How can I be sure He’s present in my daily life? After all, I can’t see Him. I can’t hear Him. I can’t touch Him. Why should I care about Someone I’m not sure cares about me?”
Why God Matters gives examples from the authors’ own lives and experiences of just how present God is—and of how much He matters to each and every one of us. Through the examples they share, they help us to recognize His presence in our own lives, if only we know what to look for—if we only have the eyes and the desire to see.
The book is broken into an introduction, fourteen short chapters and an epilogue. Deacon Steve and Karina divide the fourteen chapters evenly between them, although they co-write the introduction and epilogue. This format does not adversely affect the effectiveness of the book, but enhances it—allowing for both the male and female perspective. The style is enjoyable and easy to read and the content uplifting and thought-provoking. At the end of the book, the authors provide suggestions for future reading, including a few websites and some simple, but beautiful prayers.
Each chapter introduces a theme, such as the Reluctant Convert, covered in Chapter one by Deacon Steve, or Karina’s “Love in a Pot of Rice” covered in chapter two. The chapters themselves are divided into sections. First an appropriate example is given to illustrate the presence of God in the author’s life. This example is followed by a Life Lesson, which is a mini-meditation of sorts, an applicable Bible verse and paragraph from the Catholic catechism of the Catholic Church. All these tie in together beautifully to reinforce theme discussed and to foster further self-examination and thought.
I found Why God Matters to be an informative, enjoyable and helpful aid to my spiritual growth. Each chapter made me think; many made me smile, and when I finished reading I realized I’d received a valuable gift…the gift see God’s hand in everything I experience. I highly recommend Why God Matters. It is one of those books that you’ll find difficult to put down and is definitely worth reading more than once.
Excerpt from Chapter 2:
http://tribute-books.com/whygodmatters/share_your_story.html
Karina Fabian Blog:
http://fabianspace.blogspot.com/
Tribute Books website:
http://www.tribute-books.com
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1 comment:
Marlicia - you hit on some very important concepts in your review.
A lot of people feel God isn't there because they can't see Him.
Your answer was right on - we have to: (1) know what to look for and (2) have the desire to see.
Very profound stuff that I think you illuminated in a clear, straight-forward way.
Well done!
I hope that people will read "Why God Matters" as a tool for learning what to look for in order to see God's presence in their lives.
Best wishes,
Nicole
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