Plan B by Pete Wilson

Plan B, a book written by Pete Wilson and published by Thomas Nelson, covers the subject of facing difficulties in life. While I give kudos to Pete Wilson's attempt to undertake the tough questions of "why" and "what happens now", I must say that it falls short. Wilson obviously put a lot of effort into writing the book to give hope, and I did find encouragement in the book with reminders that God is always in control. I liked the Bible stories he chose to use, but he failed to point out that all too often when God brings a "plan B" it is due to our disobedience or lack of faith with His original plan. He used many stories of those under his ministry who were facing their fears and problems - perhaps a few too many of those stories rather than drawing from the rich Biblical stories in God's Word.

The humor he used in the book was awkward and felt out of place, especially the story of his son peeing in the pool. I was also concerned that he quoted Alcoholics Anonymous rather than just sticking with God's Word. There were also were two big concerns that I had as I read the text. One was that of his calling Christ's death "the ultimate Plan B", and while he did state later in the book that this was God's perfect plan, I feel it came too late in the book to offset the "second" plan ideas that in my opinion is not founded in, or is accurately interpreted scripture. The other concern involved the writer's take on Jesus' prayer in the garden and how Christ questioned his ability to handle what he was about to face. Mr. Wilson added too much personal interpretation that portrays Christ as being overwhelmed or really not wanting to participate in the crucifixion but would "do it" because God wanted it to be done that way. This could lead young Christians, or unbelievers to see Christ as not capable of following God's plan, while I believe that Christ was not only capable but willing to endure the cross because I feel He had a part in planning this path in eternity past. I believe Jesus didn't lay down his plans but that Jesus' plans were the same as His Father's since they are a part of the three in one.

While there was a good deal of positive teaching and advice, I would not feel free in recommending this to others due to the theological differences I encountered while reading.

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