Charles Martin - What If It's True

I’m enjoying sharing some reading favorites and new finds.

I’ve been reading this author for a couple of years…maybe since the pandemic started. I’m not sure how his books came across my horizon, but I’ve enjoyed reading Charles Martin. He has written many novels, and I think I’ve read them all.

He’s not limited to novels but writes a personal approach to understanding Christ.

Isn’t that what we want to comprehend?

His novels tell stories of recovery after bottoming out. Detailed parables are how I look at it. Jesus gave us the high-level story, and Charles Martin dug in deep.

The latest book I’ve started reading is What If It’s True. (If you click and perchance buy the book, I may make a few pennies of the recommendation.) He shares the answer to his search to the question:

“What if every single word of Scripture is absolutely true and I can trust it?
How do I respond? Something in me should change, but what? How?”

Maybe this book is for you if you’ve ever found yourself in such a place. Again, if you know someone asking this question, this book may be just what the doctor ordered. Regardless, it contains some thought-provoking questions, research, and answers without sounding like a doctrinal, theological treatise. He is just a man asking questions and sharing his research.

This gave me pause. What would I write if I were to ask the same question of myself? What if it’s true? Could I share my insight in such a colorful way? I’m not sure. Thank you, Charles Martin!

New Book Sunday – Charles Martin: What If It's True… Great thought about the revelation of determining if the Bible is true and what needs to change in me to line up with the Word of God. Click To Tweet

By Michael Gurley

Making Sense of Life, One Thought at a Time!