LIFE Is What You Make It: seven steps to moving forward

LIFE Is What You Make It: seven steps to moving forward

Author: Carl Mathis

Publisher: Tate Publishing 2010

ISBN: 9781616634650

Pages: 104 Paperback

Genre: Non-Fiction

Reviewed by Pamela R. Jeffers

Learning from the adversities that we face in life, and allowing God to birth His purposes in us, is proof that the victory is truly ours. As is the case in “LIFE is What You Make It: seven steps to moving forward” where new author, Carl Mathis spells out 7 life lessons that God taught him to use to turn his situation of being the victim to the victor.

Carl Mathis’ life took an unsuspecting turn, when the death of his wife, leaving him to raise 2 sons on his own, left him devastated and looking for someone or something to rescue him. Grieving, stressed and in disbelief of his present situation, Carl Mathis had to come to grips with his new reality and through prayer, God gave him the will and steps to move forward.

Mr. Mathis does a fine job in detailing the steps that he used to get his life back on track; steps that the reader will be able to apply to their own life. The applications of these biblical truths are key and Mr. Mathis backs up his theories with a wealth of scripture. I was impressed that because it was in recent years, his lost took place; Mr. Mathis was willing to share his story so profoundly, proving the spiritual growth that took place in his life.

“LIFE is What You Make It: seven steps to moving forward” will be an asset to any readers’ library. The reader will easily identify with his struggles and come away with the motivation that although bad things happen to good people, there is hope.