I’d like to introduce you to
an award winning book, Purposeful Design
- Understanding the Creation, and talented author Jay Schabacker.
According to Mr. Schabacker,
“I wrote this book because I want everyone to have an immensely positive view
of themselves, of this world that we are in, and of others, mostly through
understanding our own astounding and loving creation.”
The following is an
interview with this fascinating writer:
Please help us get
to know you. What can you tell us about you? I’m a family
man with grandkids spread all over the U.S. I’ve had such a varied career I
can’t quite believe it – as an engineering graduate, I had a hand in NASA’s
Apollo Moon Project. Then with an MBA in Finance and Investments, I had the
opportunity to start an investment management
firm specializing in mutual funds.
I soon became interested in Creation, and as chairman of a Back to
Genesis conference with Ken Ham in 1992, my horizons expanded. Now I am into
providing the Good News to others thru books, speaking engagements and the
like. Life is indeed interesting – even as I approach the 80th
milestone.
What was the
inspiration behind this book? I have a passion for others – how they are doing – and
how they are thinking.
What do you hope
the book accomplishes? A) That Christian moms and dads would have a
greater and more positive influence on their children’s world view and a God-centered
approach to life. B) That children of all faiths and families would respond to
God’s tug on their hearts and souls and thus dispense with all negative
thoughts and actions that might be offensive to our God. C) That many more
might be “Born Again” into the family of God.
For whom is the
book written? The
book is written equally for all age groups. The concepts challenge me – as I
researched them – and adults of all persuasions learn something that they have
not been aware of before. Various age groups from lower elementary and on up
find content in the book which is understandably presented and interesting.
People tell me it is a book that they “can’t put down.”
Do you have a life
verse or a verse that you have claimed, and why is it meaningful to you? A couple of verses that have come to mind
because they are on the subject of my work are
Psalm 66:5 – “Come and see what God has done, how awesome his works in
man’s behalf!” and 1 Corinthians 12:18 –“But in fact, God has arranged the
parts of the body, every one of them, just as he wanted
them to be.”
What is your
greatest encourager when you write and why? I
discovered that the Holy Spirit (my greatest Encourager) was alive in my
thought and thinking as I composed the pages of Purposeful Design –
Understanding the Creation. At length I came to understand that I could not
have done it on my own.
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| Jay Schabacker |
A review by Cristi Schwamb in
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, LLC states, “This book is divided into seven
chapters, each dealing specifically with a single day of creation. The chapters
are packed with examples of how God’s design for our world is perfectly
arranged so that life can exist the way we know it.”
Last thoughts by
Jay Schabacker are: Part of why I wrote the book, Purposeful Design – Understanding the
Creation, is to leave a positive legacy to my children, grandchildren, and two
great-grandchildren. Of course, I believe there are negative consequences in
not believing in God. And, also, I believe the concept of Purposeful Design
trumps the worn out phrase of Intelligent Design – as Intelligent Design
doesn’t invoke God’s personal touch. My message is simply – “There is a
heavenly Father who loves you!” “Be thankful for it!”
To learn more, please visit:
Purposeful Design - Understanding the Creation is filled with colorful photos which depict pertinent
illustrations to support the text. I believe that Jay Schabacker wants readers
to understand that God has a plan, which included a very deliberately and
intricately developed creation. I know that this is a book I want my own grandchildren
to read and ponder. It is packed with information that makes one say, “Aha!
This makes perfect sense!”
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God bless,
Mary Anne Benedetto
Author of Eyelash, 7 Easy Steps to Memoir
Writing: Build a Priceless Legacy One Story at a Time!, Never Say
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