Title: Are We Stewards of God’s Creations? Is This Our Purpose?
Author: Marcella A. Spence
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 9798823038119
Pages: 36
Genre: Christian / Non-fiction
Reviewer: Lily Amanda
Pacific Book Review
Have you ever considered that your daily choices might reflect your faith more than your words ever could? This question lies at the heart of Are We Stewards of God’s Creations? Is This Our Purpose? by author Marcella A. Spence, a spiritually grounded Christian guide which challenges readers to reexamine how they live and go about their daily life through the lens of Jesus’ model of stewardship.
Spence defines stewardship as the responsibility to manage, protect, and use wisely what belongs to God, as He would, recognizing we are ultimately caretakers. This, she insists, includes our time, resources, gifts, talents, and even the people or property entrusted to us. In this guide, Spence takes readers on a reflective journey that looks to help them remain faithful and spiritually anchored rather than being overtaken by tradition, cultural distractions, emotion or ego.
This book is deeply grounded in scripture, frequently referencing key concepts of stewardship such as righteous living, a crucial concept which the author believes is key to the foundation of true stewardship. For her, righteousness is not an abstract moral idea, but a practical daily commitment to integrity that naturally overflows into the faithful management of all that God entrusts to us. She borrows heavily from Biblical figures and passages to outline the right qualities and non-negotiable traits which characterize a faithful steward. These, she asserts, leave no room for self-glory and instead open the door to divine blessings.
Readers will appreciate her exposition on parental stewardship, a task she presents as far more than just providing basic care. She believes that parents are expected by God to help their children navigate complexities of modern life while embodying grace and unconditional love just as God shows his children.
Are We Stewards of God’s Creations? Is This Our Purpose? is a guide that echoes the tone of a seasoned Bible teacher or spiritual mentor. The way it’s written favors clarity and repetition, reinforcing critical truths and principles in a rhythm which feels both meditative and pastoral. Spence’s decision to lace every chapter with several biblical references offer the reader a rhythmic almost liturgical feel. She writes with conviction, instilling both spiritual confidence and a sense of urgency and she doesn’t shy away from challenging the reader to self-examine or confront uncomfortable truths, especially the distractions that can subtly weaken a faithful life.
Her decision to organize the book thematically, from theological grounding to personal application demonstrates a thoughtful progression. She builds a spiritual journey not just a collection of reflections and her inclusion of tools like journaling templates show her brilliance in making the message not just heard but lived. There is quiet brilliance in how she writes, not to impress but to provoke obedience and to imprint truth on the heart, not just the mind. Marcella A. Spence’s book, Are We Stewards of God’s Creations? Is This Our Purpose? is thereby a valuable eye-opener suited for new believers seeking clarity on Christian living, but it is most appropriate for parents, ministry leaders, or anyone feeling the weight of responsibility and wondering how to carry it faithfully. A must-read for believers seeking clarity in their faith journey.
