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ENUMCLAW, Wash., July 14 /Christian Newswire/ -- How can we deal with our doubts? What can we do to become the kind of people God uses? How can we pray more effectively for healing?

In his new book, "Living in the Overlap," Steve Schaefer contends that when we understand Jesus' central message -- the kingdom of God -- we are better equipped to deal with such issues. The Old Testament prophets predicted the coming of God's end-time kingdom. But the New Testament reveals a surprising twist -- the kingdom is arriving in two stages. The first stage arrived with Jesus' first coming. The second stage will arrive at his second coming. So what happens in between?

In a reader-friendly style aimed at the lay person, "Living in the Overlap" clarifies a topic that many Christians find mysterious, exploring the challenges and benefits of living in a kingdom that is both "already" and "not yet." As Schaefer says, "We who live in the overlap are amphibious creatures, navigating two worlds simultaneously as we begin our transition from one to the other. We are Jed Clampetts, tasting the splendors of Beverly Hills, without having lost our Ozark accents or our fondness for fried possum and crow gizzards. Like Jed, we should not expect a seamless transition."

Tackling issues such as praying for healing, walking by faith, dealing with temptation, being used by God, and loving others, "Living in the Overlap" offers strategies for successful kingdom living.

Terry Meeuwsen, Co-host of The 700 Club says, "If you have ever prayed 'thy kingdom come...,' then 'Living in the Overlap' is must reading for you. Sharing his own journey, yet in a strong biblical framework, Steve invites us all to enter, understand, and grow in the Kingdom of God...here and now!"

Steve Schaefer holds a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Regent University's School of Divinity and has also pursued graduate level studies at Jerusalem University College. He has traveled the globe extensively as Managing Producer in the International Programming department of CBN WorldReach, and he is a popular speaker and teacher.

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