What Happened To Me?: Reflections of a Journey

Great insight is stuffed in this book laid out through a transparent and humble look at his own life. He makes no attempt to hide sore spots of his life or build himself up to make himself the hero. Well worth the read (also reads very quick and easily).

"What Happened to Me?" is, in my opinion, the most important book of the young third millennium, A.D. Mr. Niles presents a case for the existence of God, the integrity of the Bible, and the deity of Christ Jesus in a readable, concise, compelling book. I was most impressed by the book's "everyday" style, that moves the reader along. The author makes friends with us early and is fun, transparent and believable. As an attorney, this former atheist took on the challenge of reading 100 books - a journey which immersed him in seeking answers to the essential questions for the human mind. I suggest that every learned leader, every homeschool library, and, especially all who would aspire to the offices of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and/or teacher have an oft-referred-to copy of this powerful book near at hand.

Randal Nile's book should start with his ending. Virtually every person, when asked to do so, would promise to participate on a jury and weigh evidence objectively and without any preconceived bias. Why should anyone do any less when deciding whether there is a God and whether Jesus is who he claimed to be? Even if you are turned off by sermons "about Jesus" this book challenges the reader on the most basic assumption - is there a God? The scientific evidence, from DNA studies to simple mathematical probabilities, will force even the most entrenched agnostic into accepting that they, themselves, harbor their opinions solely on "faith". What becomes apparent,however, is that is takes a whole lot more faith to accept the "Big Bang" theory than it does to accept there is "intelligent design" behind life I, like Randal Niles, was a "confirmed agnostic" who had no problem whatsoever categorizing all Christians as persons who were weak, who needed a "crutch" to get through life. It took many years to appreciate that I had formed my beliefs out of laziness - I had never really examined the issue. I found it very easy to believe God, and Jesus, was simply a man-made mythology that had been carefully refined over the years. The book is very easy reading and not burdened with technical scientific jargon or biblical quotations. Rest assured the information is there if you want it, as Randal Niles makes excellent use of footnotes thoughout the text. Any person who is committed to their "faith" that there is no God, or that there is no "evidence" of his existence, should read this book. The reader will find himself/herself constantly saying "that's what I thought" as they progress through the chapters.

What happens when an intelligent, highly educated man, secure in his belief that the universe exists independent of any creator God, is faced with an inescapable question -one that, if answered honestly, flies in the face of everything he's thought true? What happens when that man admits he may have been wrong - and finds himself with more questions than answers? In What Happened to Me?, Randall Niles takes his readers along on his personal journey from defiant atheism to devout faith. What would cause a successful man with an ideal Southern California lifestyle to abruptly leave his law practice, make a 180-degree turn in his thinking, and go into fulltime evangelical ministry? Because Niles saw a need to answer these questions for his friends and family, the rest of us may benefit from his fact-finding journey to evidence-based faith. Go along for the ride as Randall Niles explores the limitations of scientific understanding when held up to the light of evidence for creation. Examine along with him solid reasons why the Bible is very likely the most reliable book ever published. If you will honestly join him in this faith walk, you may be surprised, as he was, to discover the ultimate answer, waiting for you with open arms.

This book is just an incredible resource for anyone on a quest for the truth! It's concise and personal, covering material found in over 100 apologetic books from Josh McDowell to Lee Strobel. But if you only have time (like I did) for one or two, then make Randall Niles' book the ONE!