God's Got Your Back

Tim Day's book examines moments in biblical history where God intervenes or provides in surprising ways, offering a narrative that connects those events to contemporary Christian life. Written from a pastoral perspective, it aims to help readers recognize God's presence and provision in everyday circumstances. The author draws on scriptural examples and pastoral anecdotes to encourage trust in God's providence. The book is intended for church audiences seeking to deepen their understanding of how divine action has patterned history and personal experience. It also includes practical reflections for congregational life and individual faith practices.

The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life, written by Hannah Whitall Smith, is a timeless Christian classic that invites readers to live a life of victory and joy as intended by God. The book emphasizes the importance of entire abandonment and absolute faith in achieving a full and abundant life in Christ. It offers practical insights into overcoming difficulties and finding serenity and confidence through faith.

'God in My Everything' invites readers to discover the presence and activity of God in the midst of ordinary life. Shigematsu draws on his experiences as a pastor and leader to offer practical guidance for integrating faith into daily routines, relationships, and responsibilities. This book encourages readers to see their work, leisure, and even mundane tasks as opportunities to encounter God and express their love for Him. By cultivating a sense of awareness and intentionality, readers can transform their daily lives into a continuous conversation with God. He emphasizes the importance of prayer, Scripture reading, and community as vital components of a vibrant and integrated faith.

This biography, based on more than 40 interviews with Steve Jobs and over 100 interviews with family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues, provides a riveting story of Jobs' roller-coaster life and intense personality. It highlights his passion for perfection, his ferocious drive, and how he revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. The book explores Jobs' contradictions, his 'reality distortion field,' and the lessons about innovation, character, leadership, and values that can be drawn from his life and career.