The Christian nonfiction book connects statistics, biblical narratives, and everyday observations with reflections on faith, purpose, creation, and personal significance.
New York City, NY, September 30, 2026 — Author Michael Hawley has released Numbers Do Count: Finding God in the Diverse Statistics of Everyday Life, a Christian nonfiction book that examines how statistics and numerical information can serve as starting points for reflection on Scripture, creation, faith, and individual purpose.
From astronomical figures describing the stars to the vast numbers associated with transportation, global populations, economic debt, marine life, and everyday consumption, Hawley considers how measurable information can help readers think about the scale and complexity of the world around them.
Drawing on decades of experience with The Salvation Army and his Christian perspective, Hawley connects contemporary statistics with biblical narratives and spiritual themes. Throughout the book, numerical facts are presented not simply as data, but as prompts for considering broader questions about meaning, identity, belief, and the relationship between individuals and the world they inhabit.
Among the biblical references discussed is the account of the 153 fish caught by the disciples, which Hawley uses as an example of how numerical details can carry significance within biblical narratives.
Rather than focusing only on unusually large or surprising figures, Numbers Do Count also examines familiar aspects of everyday life. Hawley moves across subjects ranging from populations and economic debt to consumption patterns and the natural world, using these topics as starting points for devotional reflection.
A central theme of the book is the idea that individuals should not view themselves as merely another statistic. Hawley returns throughout the book to the Christian belief that every person is individually known and valued by God, connecting seemingly impersonal figures with questions of identity, belonging, and purpose.
The book also reflects Hawley’s belief that creation points toward a purposeful design. By bringing together numerical curiosity, biblical storytelling, and faith-based reflection, he encourages readers to consider how measurable aspects of everyday life can connect with larger spiritual questions.
Numbers Do Count: Finding God in the Diverse Statistics of Everyday Life is intended for Christian readers, Bible study groups, and others interested in the relationship between statistics, Scripture, and devotional reflection.
The book ultimately directs attention toward what Hawley describes as the most important “number one,” Jesus Christ, while encouraging readers to recognize personal significance amid the large figures that characterize modern life.
The book is available at:
https://a.co/d/0dFIQRDN
About Michael Hawley
Michael Hawley is an author whose writing reflects his Christian faith, interest in Scripture, and curiosity about the statistics and numerical patterns found throughout everyday life. Drawing on decades of experience with The Salvation Army, he explores the relationship between biblical narratives, personal faith, and measurable aspects of the modern world. In Numbers Do Count: Finding God in the Diverse Statistics of Everyday Life, Hawley uses familiar and unexpected figures as starting points for reflections on creation, purpose, identity, and the Christian belief in the individual value of every person.
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