God Built: Forged by God... in the Bad and Good of Life

A must read to better understand the providence of God and why "bad" things happen to good people". We are going to use it in our Men's small group. It gives great Biblical insight into the questions we have that seem to have no answers.

This book is an excellent resource for understanding the way God works in our lives. The author uses the life of Joseph to explain how God uses our experiences, (especially the bad) and turns them into good for us. It is a very helpful and reassuring book to read and remember that even when life appears to us to be going all wrong, God IS in control and uses our negative experiences for our good and to show His Glory. This book has helped me personally gain a deeper understanding of how God works in our lives, even when He seems far away. I have recommended it to my friends who are going through tough times right now.

I'm only about half way through this book, but I have completely enjoyed reading it. It is very 'scriptural' based, but written in a way that holds your attention. I actually purchased this book as gift's for five HS senior's that I coached. I believe that this would be an excellent book for any young person getting ready to leave home and start their new life on their own.

A book that will established a new cornerstone for your life. Learn that it is ok, in fact, you would not want it any other way, that God is responsible for both the good and the evil that comes into our lives. Steve Farrar, in his down to earth style, has opened my eyes and freed me to better accept why "bad things happen to good people". Knowing that the God of the universe is in control is liberating and eternally comforting.

I have come to appreciate Steve Farrar's many books over the years. As a Senior Pastor, I have always found him to be thoroughly biblical. As a Pastor I have benefited from his many contemporary illustrations. This book, the first in a series looks at the life of Joseph. The overarching theme is God is sovereign...and He knows where we are no matter how difficult the journey. I have everything Steve has ever written....when I see a new title by him, I pull it off the shelf and head to the register...no questions asked! I will say that up to this point... "Tempered Steel" is my all time favorite book of his...and in my opinion the best book I have ever read for understanding the valley's that we all must pass through! This new book, God built has been so refreshing....so grab one and put it in your cart...you will be glad you did! Dr Mark Hensley www.markhensleyministries.com