God Is In Control

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Summary: I appreciate the wisdom the book shares
Review: God works in mysterious ways. I had purchased this book from Amazon.com and had set it aside for future reading. Then I was hospitalized for almost two weeks for emergency surgery and when I came home from the hospital I was laying in bed listening to my walkman, and heard Charles F. Stanley's voice as I was looking for a radio station. So I paused and before I knew it an hour had passed. After the show he was on was over I fell asleep, only to wake up to find the book I had bought earlier. Imagine my pleasant surprise when I started to read the book, only to discover it was a continuance of the topic he had spoken on via the radio show earlier that day.

No, the book isn't akin to what Christians like Dr. Francis Schaeffer or a C.S.Lewis wrote, but more of a book that is like a good conversation on a topic that is of great interest. It is all about trusting God and having a belief that God knows our trials and frustrations, and is always there whether we know it or not. It is a book I appreciate and will re-read often I am sure, when I am in a doubting Thomas mindset.

Rating:
Summary: I appreciate the wisdom the book shares
Review: God works in mysterious ways. I had purchased this book from Amazon.com and had set it aside for future reading. Then I was hospitalized for almost two weeks for emergency surgery and when I came home from the hospital I was laying in bed listening to my walkman, and heard Charles F. Stanley's voice as I was looking for a radio station. So I paused and before I knew it an hour had passed. After the show he was on was over I fell asleep, only to wake up to find the book I had bought earlier. Imagine my pleasant surprise when I started to read the book, only to discover it was a continuance of the topic he had spoken on via the radio show earlier that day.

No, the book isn't akin to what Christians like Dr. Francis Schaeffer or a C.S.Lewis wrote, but more of a book that is like a good conversation on a topic that is of great interest. It is all about trusting God and having a belief that God knows our trials and frustrations, and is always there whether we know it or not. It is a book I appreciate and will re-read often I am sure, when I am in a doubting Thomas mindset.

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Summary: Peace In The Midst Of A Storm
Review: Six weeks into separation from my wife, I was given this book by a dear Aunt. "Oh great," I thought, "another coffee table book." My faith in God had been depleted from what seemed like endless, but unanswered, prayer. By the middle of the book my faith had been restored, and I repented for my weak faith and lack of trust in the Lord. My situation has not changed, but I know that God already knows the outcome, and it is what is best for me, period. God does care, God does know what's best for us, and always...always... God IS in control. If you or someone you care for is in the middle of a life crisis, this book, and the Bible, will be the greatest comfort you will find.

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Summary: God is in Control
Review: The photographs in this book alone would be worth the purchase price. Dr. Stanly did his own photography and he did an outstanding job of it.

Besides the beautiful pictures, we are blessed with some very Godly wisdom telling us that God is in control of everything in our lives. Romans 8:28 tells us that everything works together for our good. This book expands on that subject.

Dr. Stanley says instead of complaining or crying about our circumstance, we should ask God "What is your goal for me in this trial? How should I respond to this valley experience?
He has something to teach us from each experience.

As we go through our hardships, it is great to know there are many scriptures to help us. You will find many of these in Dr. Stanley's book.
Jeanetta Bearden Pollard author of "Mrs. Claus Shares Stories From the Heart."


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Summary: Reassuring Wisdom
Review: Truth that heals when most needed is simple. This book has a theme that is so simple, yet powerful. It's one that we can never be reminded of too often. Dr. Stanley does a commendable job in driving this theme to the heart of his readers. That simple, yet profound truth is that God is always in control of every situation, He knows what's best, and all things work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

Dr. Stanley makes the point that people used by God are the ones who have had to suffer some rather difficult experiences. This gives them credibility in the eyes of seekers. They speak from experience when other people approach them about their problems. There's a lot of reassurance in this power-charged little book. It's easy to read. Every bit of it is solid wisdom from the Bible.