31^st July 2010

David and Goliath revisited.
By Andrew Watson, B R F, Price $13.95

Confidence lies at the heart of society, determining the success or failure of the economy, the government, companies, schools, churches and, of course, individuals.

As Christians, we are called to proclaim our faith in God, but how can we build and maintain this confidence in an increasingly secularised culture where such faith is often seen as marginal, embarrassing or even downright dangerous!!

Using the story of David and Goliath, Andrew Watson explores Goliath's misplaced overconfidence, Saul's tortured self doubt, Eliab's patronising superiority and David's
modest, inspirational trust in God.

Using the narrative of the battle, he applies the story to the Church and individuals, showing how our nerve can be tested both by personal troubles and through public assaults on faith, especially the recent attacks from humanists and atheists.

He considers, too, how we can confidently tackle the challenges of day-to-day living, whether a difficult work situation or family relationship, or simply anxiety about the future. The book includes a study guide and is ideal as a whole-church course on the subject of confidence.

Rev Ted (EA) Curnow
July 2010