Book Reviews
Book Reviews
Beyond Chance: From the Big Bang to the Empty Tomb
Author: Steve R Osborne, PhD
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Osborne Apologetics Press
ISBN: 979-8994734407
Retail Price: $17.95
From the Publisher:
DOES SCIENCE ERASE GOD, OR DOES IT REVEAL HIM?
Most of us trust science and believe the Bible is true. But understanding how they fit together is a challenge that leads us to a serious question:
Does modern science point away from God—or toward Him?
Beyond Chance: From the Big Bang to the Empty Tomb answers that question by taking readers on an exciting journey through some of today’s most compelling scientific discoveries, revealing evidence for the existence and majesty of God, woven into the fabric of reality itself. For example:
- The universe points beyond itself – Explore how the beginning of the cosmos and its fine-tuned physical laws reveal the fingerprints of a Creator.
- Life’s origin isn’t accidental – See why DNA’s complexity and the emergence of first life defy explanations based on unguided natural causes.
- Evolution has limits – Learn how random mutations fall short of explaining the rise of complex new life forms.
- Humans are more than animals – Discover why humans are so unique and what it means to be made in God’s image, with purpose, dignity, and moral depth.
- History meets faith – Examine compelling historical evidence for Jesus’ resurrection—the turning point of Christianity.
Beyond Chance draws from modern cosmology, molecular biology, human origins, and historical analysis, yet it is written in clear, accessible language for non-science readers, making it ideal even for those not naturally drawn to books about science and faith.
Scientist and former atheist Steve Osborne, PhD, invites readers to explore the evidence embedded within creation itself. Why did the universe begin at all? Why are the laws of physics so precisely tuned for life? How did the first living cell arise with astonishing complexity already in place? And why does the historical evidence for Jesus’ resurrection refuse to fade
Written for thoughtful skeptics, curious believers, and anyone asking life’s biggest questions, Beyond Chance challenges a culture often told the universe is silent. It argues instead that the cosmos is speaking—and that its message points beyond chance to purpose.
At every step, the mysteries science cannot fully explain, and the wonders nature reveals calls us to look deeper, to consider whether a Mind far greater than ours has left His fingerprints on the universe, life, and history itself.
Let Beyond Chance help you see that from the Big Bang to the Empty Tomb, the story of existence is not a tale of blind chance, but a masterpiece revealing the One who made you.
Learn more at SteveOsborneBooks.com.
The Greatest Exodus: A Divine Warrior Tradition
Author: Dr Dinah Dye
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Foundations in Torah
ISBN: 978-0997241099
Retail Price: $12.99
From the Publisher:
Rediscovering the Cross, the Kingdom, and the Coherent Story of Scripture
The Exodus is more than Israel’s escape from Egypt. It is the foundational pattern that shapes the entire Bible — and it finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
In The Greatest Exodus, Dr. Dinah Dye reveals how the story of deliverance, covenant, kingship, and divine presence unfolds from Genesis to the Gospels. Drawing on biblical theology and ancient Near Eastern context, she demonstrates that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are not isolated events but the climactic renewal of the Exodus pattern.
From Sinai’s fire and glory to the mountains of Matthew’s Gospel, from the Tabernacle to the cross, Scripture presents a unified narrative of conflict, victory, enthronement, and new creation. The cross emerges not only as atonement, but as cosmic triumph. The resurrection stands as the public enthronement of the true King.
This book will help readers:
• See the unity of the Old and New Testaments
• Understand the cross as victory over chaos and empire
• Recognize Jesus as the Divine Warrior and true Moses
• Discover how the Exodus pattern shapes Christian discipleship
• Read the Bible as one coherent story centered on Christ
Ideal for pastors, teachers, and serious students of Scripture, The Greatest Exodus offers a sweeping and deeply Christ-centered vision of the Bible’s grand design — a story of deliverance that culminates in the reign of Jesus over all creation.
Southern Sunshine: 90 Devotions to Brighten Your Day and Bless Your Heart
Author: Dawn Wallis
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Kregel Publications
ISBN: 978-0825452123
Retail Price: $19.99
From the Publisher:
For the days when life feels cattywampus, Dawn Wallis brings sassy Southernisms together with heartwarming wisdom straight from God's Word. Readers won't need to fix their hair or put on their Sunday best to open Southern Sunshine and find the light of encouragement for their day.
Each page is an invitation to slow down and draw closer to Jesus—even in life's messiest moments. In a heavy world, readers will be encouraged and delighted by devotions exploring the true meaning behind hilarious Southern phrases, such as
- "bless your heart,"
- "happier than a dead pig in a ditch,"
- "madder than a wet hen,"
- "Lord willing and the creek don’t rise,"
- and many more―enough for "a month of Sundays."
Filled with the warmth of Southern wit and the truth of Scripture, this charming gift book will brighten anyone's day—and bless their heart in the best kind of way.
Help in a Hurry Workbook: Simple Tips for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stressed
Author: Dr. Caroline Leaf
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 978-1540905697
Retail Price: $16.99
From the Publisher:
Practical, Evidence-Based Tools to Manage Anxiety and Find Peace
· Addresses the most common challenges we all face
· Actionable and evidence-based strategies to help you cope in the moment, fight overwhelm, and experience a better, more fulfilled life
· From a bestselling author, speaker, and neuroscientist
Your mental health matters! Addressing the most common challenges we all face in life, this practical workbook from bestselling author, speaker, and clinical neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf offers actionable and evidence-based strategies to help you cope in the moment, fight overwhelm, and experience a better, more fulfilled life. Designed so you can learn and employ the simple strategies you need in the moment, this workbook helps you regain control when
· you don't understand your intense emotions
· you're under tremendous pressure
· you feel tired, angry, or full of regret
· you're dealing with intrusive thoughts
· your inner critic won't let up
· your perfectionism is keeping you stuck or overwhelmed
· you struggle to set and maintain healthy boundaries
· you're trapped in a cycle you don't know how to break
· you feel lost or directionless
· and more
If you've felt stuck in crisis mode, the simple strategies you'll learn in this workbook will set you free from the chaos so you can start living each day with intention and inner peace.
The Quiet Resistance: An Invitation to Slow Down and Find a Richer Life
Author: Andrea G. Burke
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher:Baker Books
ISBN: 978-1540905420
Retail Price: $19.99
From the Publisher:
An invitation to the fullness of a slower, simpler life
· Discover how to turn off the noise and pay attention
· Learn to resist the pace of our empty, consumer-driven culture
· Experience striking beauty, true friendship, tangible quiet, and deep contentment
In myriad ways and from every angle, this world calls us to move faster, work harder, digitize, monetize, and turn our lives into 15-second clips to get clicks, likes, and shares. In the meantime, we are missing the good things in life that are actually worth sharing. The joy of unhurried time spent outside. The camaraderie of knowing our neighbors. The fellowship of eating a simple homecooked meal with our families. God's goodness and truth wait patiently for us to turn off the noise and begin to pay attention.
This thoughtful yet eminently practical book is a compassionate guide to a slower, fuller, and more intentional life characterized by striking beauty, true friendship, tangible quiet, and deep contentment. Poetic, earnest, and full of hope, The Quiet Resistance gently leads us to discover the everyday miracles of being human, enjoying creation, and loving the people around us well.
Our greatest act of holy rebellion is resisting the frenetic pace and skewed priorities of our empty, consumer-driven culture. Why shouldn't this quiet revolution start with you?
One Thing: 21 Devotions to Clear the Noise and Draw Near to Jesus
Author: Andi Andrew
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 978-1540903501
Retail Price: $22.99
From the Publisher:
In the midst of full calendars and constant demands, it's easy to let days, months, even years pass by in a blur of busyness and lose sight of the most important thing--the one thing. We allow our devotion to Jesus to be pushed down our list of priorities as we tend to all those seemingly urgent have-to's and should-do's. And we miss our chance to experience Him, all the while assuming we have no choice in the matter.
But the truth is, we do have a choice. A choice to slow ourselves down, silence the noise, and lean in to listen.
Thoughtful, vulnerable, and encouraging, this 21-day devotional invites you to pause, breathe, and encounter Jesus in the chaos. Through the story of Mary and Martha, you'll discover how to
● intentionally welcome Jesus in
● listen at His feet
● respond to His words
● choose the one thing that will not be taken away from you
With its heartfelt insights and practical applications, let this book gently lead you into a sacred rhythm of life anchored in the presence of Christ right where your everyday moments unfold.
