God's Shalom Project

This is one of the best books I have ever read.  Our congregation is spending 31 weeks reading "The Story" and concentrating on the overall story of God's dealing with mankind.  This book is a wonderful, brief, easy to read explanation of what God had planned for us from the beginning of time.  The author uses a unique technique to provide additional understanding:  At the end of each chapter he responds to questions raised by an imaginary couple who are "reading" along with you.


Click on this link to go to the book in Amazon:    God's Shalom Project

You will be blessed by reading this book.

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