Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World

Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World by Dr. David Jeremiah is a book that will help you if you are struggling to find sense in what is going on in the World. Using scriptures Dr. Jeremiah gives you evidence that if believe in God and have given your life to Him, that you are safe no matter what is going on in this world.

And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name's sake. And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved. (Matthew 24:6, NKJV)

Jesus himself told us that things would happen, but if we endure to the end we will be saved. Dr. Jeremiah’s book gives you ways to stand firm in your belief and to know that all things will be ok. To truly get the fullness of what Dr. Jeremiah writes in this book, one should read his previous book, What in the World is Going On?

I would recommend both of Dr. Jeremiah’s books as they give help to those who are wondering what to do when the world is falling apart around you.

A Million Miles in a Thousand Years By Donald Miller

Ever wanted to be able to change your life? Want to get out of the normal routines and patterns that your family line has set. Donald Miller’s newest release A Million Miles in a Thousand Years will try and show you how to change your life as if you are part of a movie script.

Overall I wasn’t too captivated by this book. I found it hard to read at times and would have to force myself to not put it down. I am not saying that this book is not a good read; it was just not one for me. The thoughts behind the book made me really want to read it, however I was not captured in the writing.

The brightest part of the book for me was thinking back and wondering what it would be like if my life was turned into a movie. Would I change anything and if so how? I found a few things that I would like to not have dealt with in my life, however they are also what has shaped me into whom I am today.

So all in all, while not a great read for me, this book does make you think about your life and the journey you have taken.