Charles W. Davis. Columbus, GA: Brentwood Christian Press, 2016. 160 pp. (Paperback).
Author Charles Davis maintains that the world is broken, and it is hard to argue with him, especially when he outlines the brokenness of the church: a 2013 survey by the Barna Group revealed that 46 percent of churchgoers reported that church attendance had not changed their lives at all; when he outlines the brokenness of the family: half of all marriages end in divorce; and when he points out the inner conflict of individuals, who cannot seem to choose between following God and following the world.
No, we won’t dispute that the world is broken. The question is, how can we be whole in a broken world? The book goes a long way toward answering the question by providing sections on essentials to whole living, factors that prevent whole living and practical helps for whole living.
The book is filled with references to Scripture, quotes the author has collected and references to books and other authors. It is designed as a practical guide for the Christian who wishes to have a positive impact on the world and work toward healing some of its brokenness.
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