Mr. Arthur J. Nilsen doc Garth Banner Connects the Dots: A Story of Spiritual Discovery and Discernment

Time travel, missing persons, angels, demons, dimensions — What’s going on? Join 13-year-old Garth Trevor Banner in the adventure of a lifetime as he discovers the ultimate truth about God. This young-adult novel mingles fiction with reality in the style of C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia. Marvel as the foundations of faith come alive in this delightful story of discovery. But beware, there’s a sinister conspiracy standing in opposition. How does a “normal” boy from a “normal” town get drawn into a mystery beyond the boundaries of space and time? What are the real-life implications of Garth’s discoveries, insights, and conclusions? When angels appear in the pages of the Bible, where do they come from? What about demons? Can God really see the intentions of our hearts and know our thoughts? Are all religious ideas equal? How do you recognize the truth? How can you protect yourself from false ideas and temptation? This story introduces young readers to the logical science of apologetics before they are “too grown up” to doubt God. Young people will understand Garth’s world and they will discover truth together, side by side with Garth as the story unfolds. Parents and Sunday school teachers should read this book and use it as a foundation for spiritual discussions. Youth leaders know the challenges posed by our modern anti-supernatural culture and need resources. The days of relying on repetitive clichés and “repeat-after-me” Bible lessons for spiritual development are gone and they’re not coming back. We need to teach young people to engage their minds. “Garth Banner Connects the Dots” opens the door for spiritual discovery and is a confidence-building tool. Parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles: this book should be the number-one gift to every boy or girl on the occasion of their 13th birthday (if not sooner). It is far better to teach our children to recognize truth upfront than it is to try and pry them away from false ideas after they have taken root. Christian school teachers and youth workers: distribute this book and watch lights of understanding change from flickering candles to blinding sunshine in your classrooms and groups.The body of the story will engage people of any age. The epilogue is a logical extension of the story but switches from fiction to non-fiction as more advanced reasons for faith are presented for consideration. The author is the father of four children and grandfather of another four. He wrote this book to lead his family into a deeper walk with God. He hopes you will find pleasure and satisfaction as you read and hopes you connect the dots too.