Anything is Possible by Joby Martin with Charles Martin

 

In our day and age, it seems like miracles are impossible. After all, the miracles Jesus performed were many ages ago. Miracles don't happen in today's world, do they? Anything is Possible: How Nine Miracles of Jesus Reveal God's Love for You by Joby Martin with Charles Martin recently released. In this book, Martin says miracles can and do happen in our world today if we have faith in Jesus.

Anything Is Possible is written in a conversational tone. Martin makes his words clear and easy for all of us to understand and relate to. He shares the miracles and Bible stories from Jesus, as well as other supporting places in the Bible. He also shares personal stories of miracles that have happened today. At the end of each chapter is a prayer. Sometimes part of the prayer is written by someone whose story Martin has shared in that chapter. I like his writing style a lot. I appreciate the stories he shared. I liked so much of this book and all that he shared about his life and the lives of others he knew along with bringing the Bible to life.

I did struggle with one thing though. Joby talked about making sure you have four friends who will be there for you--like the paralytic on the mat whose friends helped him go through a roof to get to Jesus so he could be healed. As life goes on in today's world, I don't think it is always easy to have those friends, even when you thought you had them. I have friends, and even family members who don't know how to deal with a breast cancer diagnosis that I received. In recent years, I have heard many other cancer patients talk about friends who have walked away or haven't been there as cancer is just too hard for them to deal with for one reason or another. In support groups, it is quite common to hear these stories, so I know I am not alone. While he does say that readers can contact him/his church for prayer, I wish he had addressed this issue and maybe even offered some encouragement. I didn't take any stars off for this. Anything is Possible is a wonderful book all in all. This is just a small thing that I think would help some other readers as it is a common issue and not just mine alone.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions within this review are my own.

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