What If God Really Lives?: The Case for Why to Go on Living Anyway!

By Loretta Rich

Why am I here? Does anybody care if I live or die? Why should I want to go on living?

What makes life worth living? In What if God Really Lives? author Loretta Rich explores these questions and more.

The first in a series, this collection explores the origin and purpose of life. While sharing Rich’s personal experiences, it also allows you to memorize relatable Bible verses and participate by filling in some of the blanks with scripture.

What if God Really Lives? seeks to help you find confidence in facing your tomorrow with great expectations. As you view life through another pair of lenses, you can embark upon a reason to live life to its fullest. It offers renewed hope by discovering meaning and purpose for your existence.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: May 23, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664228122

Loretta Rich

Loretta Rich is a former childcare provider, federal government employee, and educator. She is currently a minister, television and radio producer and host, and author of What Ifs? series of books. Rich lives in Maryland. Visit her online at www.weightaside.org.

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The What If? Books

are a continual series of short, easy-to-read,

fill-in-the-blank books based on

thought-provoking questions to ponder.

They are intended for ages eight

to eighty, and beyond.

Dedicated to those who feel like giving

up, caving in, quitting, and checking

out because life isn’t worth living.

There is no real purpose, so what is the use?

Before reaching that final conclusion, please

take time to read the What If? series of books.

Need a reason?

Well, I hope the book will provide

you with a desire to learn more about

your value, worth, and purpose!

What If? books are available at special quantity discounts for bulk purchase, sales promotions, premiums, fundraising, and educational needs.

For details, write to:

Dr. Loretta Rich, PhD, DHL

PO Box 783 Clinton, Maryland

Weightaside.org

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1     Who Did It?

Chapter 2     Should I Really Care?

Chapter 3     Will It Change Anything?

Introduction

Establishing the case for which you can build your hope and confidence, this is a series of books that searches the origin and purpose of life.

The first What If? Book is titled What If God Really Lives?

This collection of books will allow you to memorize relatable Bible verses and participate by filling in some of the blanks with scriptures from the New International Version (NIV) or King James Version (KJV).

This should answer questions for all people—ethnic groups, nationalities, males and females, young and old, rich and poor, business professionals, blue-collar workers, stay-at-home parents, and more. It doesn’t matter whether you are a doctor, lawyer, teacher, housewife, cook, sales clerk, bank teller, sanitary worker, minister, unemployed person, college student, school dropout, athlete, or fan. All of us, every people and nation, has or will eventually ask at least one of the following questions. I know I certainly did. I asked myself most of the questions. Let’s see about you.

QUESTIONING SELF-EXISTENCE

~ Why am I here?

~ Does anybody really care if I live or die?

~ Why should I want to go on living anyway?

~ What makes life worth living?

~ Is there a real purpose to it all?

~ Is there a logical reason to continue to live in spite of …?

1. I’ve endured the pain of rejection, as well as physical, emotional, mental, and sexual abuse. I have suffered by the hands of people who were supposed to love, protect, and care for me.

2. People deal with negative situations and circumstances, disappointments, personal failures, addictions, financial bankruptcy, poverty, low self-worth, pity,