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Chance or the Providence of God?

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Paperback · ISBN 9781725272071 · Published: Nov 13, 2026

ISBN
9781725272071
Published
November 13, 2026 Nov 13, 2026
Pages
104
Audience
General / Adult

About this book

This book is written in a biographical style, with the essential elements of a constant theme of the miracles and goodness of God. The initial chapters provide readers with background and the author's experiences. The book includes humor, pain, suffering, happiness, sadness, fear, anger, and other human emotions. Each chapter challenges readers to reflect on the course of their lives and to evaluate their past choices, actions, and perceptions. The purpose of the book is to motivate readers to make better choices with their time and to influence their daily decisions about their relationships with friends, family, and God.

Praise for this book

I believe that Dr. Matt Spencer was divinely led in writing his new book, Chance or the Providence of God? . . . I believe his insights have resulted in a wonderful work that God has enabled him to see and write about, which, hopefully, helps us all discern the same.

Gary W. Haines, Tenured Evangelist Emeritus, Church of the Nazarene


Thank you for writing a book that speaks to the heart and guides the soul. Your words carry encouragement, truth, and wisdom that many people are searching for right now. I truly believe this message has the power to reach far and touch countless lives.

Phillip W. McClendon, President and CEO, Run To Win International


Dr. Matt Spencer's Chance or the Providence of God? is a deeply personal and compelling story that invites readers to wrestle with one of life's biggest questions: Are our lives shaped by coincidence, or by the hand of God? Through vivid storytelling and honest reflection, Spencer offers a powerful testimony of faith, suffering, and transformation that will stay with you. This will be a powerful resource for pastors and all who are searching for meaning.

Derek B. Fossey, Pastor, Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, Park City, Utah


[This] story pulled me in from the first page--not because it is dramatic, though it certainly is, but because it is honest. Matt doesn't preach at you. He simply walks you through the defining moments of his life and invites you to draw your own conclusions. By the time you reach the final chapter, the question he asks in the title is no longer abstract. It becomes deeply personal. This book will stay with you.

Rick Bailard, Executive Leadership and Culture Consultant

About the author

Matt Spencer is a retired educational leader with forty years of experience in public schools in Missouri and California. He is a published author, speaker, and advocate for Christian leadership in our nation's public schools. He holds degrees from Mid-America Nazarene University, Pittsburg State University, University of Central Missouri, and a doctorate of education from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His educational leadership positions included principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent, and senior consultant for the Workplace Bullying Institute of Clarkston, Washington.
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