Reviewers Recommend Late Pastor Wilbert Gough’s Book On Maintaining Classic Christian Conservative Values Amidst ‘Unfair’ Modern Times

Rev. Wilbert Donald Gough was a highly sought-after speaker and author among evangelical circles during the 20^th century. He held a Doctor and Master of Divinity from the seminary of Eastern University, a Master of Theology from Temple University, and a Doctor of Theology from Burton Seminary and also served as an adjunct Professor of Bible at William Tyndale College. He was a Pastor of more than 10 churches in PA, MI, IA, WV, NH and ME. He was awarded the Alumni Service Award from Eastern University, as well as the Oldest Living Person (Boston Post Cane) in York, ME at the age of 104. His writings frequently appeared in the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Decision magazine.

Sadly, he passed away in 2022, but not before leaving behind the manuscript of a book that preserved his way of seeing how our Creator works through ordinary people. Titled “Life Isn’t Fair - But God Is!: Down to Earth Words to Live By”, it’s a collection of essays that are meant to keep inspiring like-minded servants of God for future generations.

Kirkus Reviews describes it as “generally uplifting in tone, asserting that God ‘is still working amazing miracles’ and that He keeps His promises of guidance, love, and comfort found in the Bible.” Another observation, however, is that it’s a book squarely aimed at comforting a down-to-earth Christian reading audience who see today’s world as frightening and unfair. Much of Rev. Gough’s book certainly affirms such fears, acknowledging their suspicions that the injustices of contemporary society are from “Satan and human folly.”

Overall, “Life Isn’t Fair - But God Is!: Down to Earth Words to Live By” by Rev. Dr. Wilbert Donald Gough is a book that will greatly appeal to God-believing readers who still embrace an evangelical theology and highly literal interpretations of scripture and feel the strong need to preserve such values amidst today’s “anything goes” progressive society. The book is available in paperback and eBook on ReadersMagnet Bookstore, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.

“Life Isn’t Fair - But God Is!: Down to Earth Words to Live By”
Author: Rev. Dr. Wilbert Donald Gough, MDiv, ThD, DD
Published date: 2023
Publisher: ReadersMagnet LLC
Genre: Christian

Author Bio

Wilbert Donald Gough was born on June 13, 1918, in Davidson, Oklahoma to Samuel E and Edna Stafford Gough, the first of five children. Surviving diphtheria at age 6, he grew up in Graham, Texas, accepting Jesus into his life at age 12 and baptized by Edwin B Stafford his grandfather, a preacher-pastor. After graduating from high school and earning a degree from Draughon’s Business College, he began working as a department store accountant until WWII motivated him to serve his country by joining the U.S. Navy. Assigned to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, he met, through church, Florence I Arthur in Philadelphia. Their marriage resulted in a lifetime of serving God together.

While living in Philadelphia, Wilbert, employed by TastyKake, and Florence, employed by an accounting firm, became baccalaureate graduates of what is now Cairn University. Wilbert continued his pursuit of theology and pastoral knowledge by earning Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Theology from Eastern Baptist Seminary (now Palmer Seminary of Eastern University), Temple University, and Burton Seminary, and an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Eastern.

Ordained by the Philadelphia Baptist Association, he pastored churches in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Iowa, West Virginia, New Hampshire and Maine. He served on the Boards of Alderson-Broaddus College, the American Baptist Churches, and Detroit Baptist Manor (founding member), as well as serving as an Adjunct Professor of Bible at William Tyndale College in Michigan.

Wilbert and Florence had two children, W. Donald Gough, Jr., and Diane Elizabeth Fowler, six grandchildren, and eight greats. Wilbert went to be with his Lord on August 13, 2022, after living a Christ-filled life of 104 years!

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