Benjamin Franklin once said that, in this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes. Ben must have flown his kite during a lightning storm once too often, because he left out one of the biggest certainties of all: questions from children.

The world is filled with challenges and potential pitfalls. From managing money, raising children, and understanding rapidly changing technologies — to fighting wars, politics, and planning for the future — we’re surrounded by stress and confusion at every turn.

If you have children, you’re often confronted with questions on these issues. If you’re like Doug Powers, your confusion in finding an answer has led you to respond to some tough questions by simply saying, “Because That’s the Way God Decided to Do It!”

Because That’s the Way God Decided to Do It! is about the long and often hilarious road that leads from the question, to the title answer. Join Doug as he talks to his children about the universe as he sees it — a journey beginning at home, encompassing global issues, and ending, fittingly, back home.

Insightful, funny, occasionally biting, but always good-natured, Doug’s conservative take on economics, politics, family, and many other issues will leave readers of any political leaning wanting more.

Because That’s the Way God Decided to Do It! won’t solve any of the world’s problems, but it will help you laugh at them.

One of Doug's regular readers, Evie Roberts, sums up the book this way:

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"Doug Powers' book, Because That's the Way God Decided to Do It, is a must read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh with an awareness of reality."

"He gives us a look at ourselves that is sincere, but strikes at the fabric of our culture with affection and dignity."

"Doug's way with words is unique in that we are victims of our way of life, but in a manner that displays a sense of humor that affects us all."

"In my opinion, Because That's the Way God Decided to Do It! is a book that has charm, wit and a dose of the truth that is essential in our fragile world, lacking, and in need of, a chuckle or two..."

In Doug Powers' newspaper columns, he has tackled all sorts of global issues. Now join Doug on his biggest challenge of all: Explaining it to his kids.

Why will you enjoy the book? Because That's the Way God Decided to Do It!

Doug Powers is a newspaper columnist and author. Doug lives in Michigan with his wife and three children.