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A CASE FOR THE DIVINITY OF JESUS Since the release of The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, there have been several books, articles, and movies to rebut his claims about the non-divinity of Jesus Christ. This book is one of the best examples of a solid argument for Jesus’ divinity and His relationship with God the Father. At the outset Overman states, “I will examine evidence concerning Jesus of Nazareth because of the uniqueness of the claims associated with His life and death.” He carefully traces the evidence from an enormous collection of sources to prove his book’s argument beyond any doubt. Early on he writes: “When one looks at the overall context of the transmission of the Christian tradition, oral and written, and the plethora of evidence from the many sources supporting the orthodox position, one cannot simply dismiss the veracity of the proclamation …” For Overman, the divinity of Christ centres around His resurrection from the dead. The book spends a good deal of time discussing this from every perspective, to leave no room for doubt regarding the validity of the claims of Christ’s followers. Overman writes and discusses as a skillful lawyer would argue his case in a crowded courtroom, for that is what he is, a lawyer and a student of the Bible. Reviewed by Dr. R. Wayne Hagerman
ONE SIMPLE ACT God can do amazing miracles through our little acts of generosity. Author Debbie Macomber has seen it happen and is convinced it will happen through us if we stretch our hands wide open to offer what we have for God to use in the lives of others. It could be our time or money, but also our hospitality, prayers, even words of encouragement. A spirit of generosity not only blesses the lives of those around us but our own as well. Doing regular acts of kindness is part of living in a spirit of generosity. Macomber tells readers generosity grows from a heart of gratitude. She encourages them to start with a daily gratitude journal describing what it is they’re thankful for, and add a prayer journal to record and watch how God answers prayer. An expert storyteller and award-winning author, Macomber blends true stories with motivating messages and ideas to encourage the reader to action. She describes how readers need to be watching for “God nudges” and be ready for action when they’re felt. This book is enjoyable and easy to read but conveys an important message. One simple act of generosity is all it takes to change a life. Reviewed by Cynthia Dobroskay
THE REMARRIAGE CHECKUP Hot off the press this January comes a book for “step-couples” — a new term referring to those in subsequent marriages after divorce or widowhood. It’s also intended for those dating with an expectation of remarriage in the future. What makes this book unique is couples must take an online test to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their relationship. Inside the front cover is an access code to the book’s website. This test is referred to as your “Couple Positioning System.” A comprehensive overview, this tool is the starting point to help couples asses the health of their relationship and where problem areas present the greatest challenges. Deal and Olson write in a technical style making the book like a case-study. Detailing results of research applying to families in second (or third) marriages, chapters delve into topics such as “Beating the Odds of Divorce,” “Children and Parenting: When Kids Are Part of the Package,” and “Remarriage Finances: Yours, Mine and Ours?” Each chapter looks at a different issue and ends with questions and exercises to improve the status of your Couple Positioning System. Reviewed by Miriam Leslie These are samples of the
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