This is a wonderful book holding the Human Emotions to the Light of God’s Word. Our God is a feeling God and he has called upon us to show and feel real emotions. Many today are of the mindset that emotions should take a back seat to our Christianity and yet God calls us to be joyful and yet also… Be Angry, but those emotions we feel are to be in proportion to scripture and need to be God-Honoring. This book is in essence, a road map to “Cultivating Godly Emotions” as the subtitle so aptly portrays. It is a must read for every Christian.
Reviewed by:
Mark McKinnon
Published by unregistered June 30th, 2009
in Fiction.
Cry For the Moon by William Woodall is unlike any other book I have ever read. By diving into the life of a boy living in darkness, a darkness so real and horrifying, the reader will find themselves wanting to flee themselves, Mr. Woodall quite clearly reveals God’s pursuant heart of all who are lost.. Because this book deals with such intense spiritual issues, it is not for the faint of heart, or for the very young, but it can be a very effective witnessing tool to many of those teenagers who find themselves fleeing from their own “monsters.”
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Published by unregistered June 27th, 2009
in Fiction.
Through a young boy’s eyes the reader gets a feel for how living in the time of the tower of Babel and the beginning of the ice age may have been like. Young Makir battles winning his father’s approval and being liked by his peers with an increasingly prominent gut feeling that something is wrong. As hard as he tries he is unable to shake those feelings. By creative character development, the reader is able to walk with Makir during his personal journey. I have read countless creation articles and books but this creative fiction brought biblical text to life for me. Although written for children adults will enjoy reading this story as well.
Reviewed by
Jesseca Randall
http://mythslayers.com
Published by unregistered June 22nd, 2009
in Bible Study.
Nothing could be worse than turning the living Bible into a boring and confusing tome. Yet, that is exactly what happens to so many, simply because they haven’t been given the essential tools necessary to unlock the rich character of God’s Word for themselves.
As “people of the Book,” we Christians have received a privilege that truly is above all else. And yet, so often I hear believers expressing frustration in their attempts to study and understand God’s Word. Either they tell me they don’t know how to get started, or they get bogged down in boring and monotonous study routines, or they don’t know the basics of being able to observe, interpret, and apply biblical principles to their own lives.
That is why I am so excited about this book being published. Andy Deane has provided the church with an exceptional answer to this problem by giving the reader all the tools needed to grow in their understanding and love for God and His Word. In this one resource, Andy has done an amazingly thorough job of compiling a wide variety of Bible study methods and describing them in a way that is useful, concise, and practical. Frankly, I am surprised that no one has done this before.
I believe Learn to Study the Bible, is a valuable resource for every Christian who wants to dig deeper into God’s Word, and also for anyone who has the opportunity to teach the Bible to others. It is a book that can be opened randomly to almost any page and on it you will find a new and exciting way to encounter the Word of God. I look forward to hearing how God uses it in the lives of His children.
Visit www.LearnToStudyTheBible.com to read the first chapter online.
Reviewed by:
Dave Rolph
Published by unregistered May 20th, 2009
in Biography and Inspirational.
COP OUT is the story of Robert Leon Davis, a former police officer who committed a crime and was a fugitive for twenty-two years. Most of his time on the run was spent in various woods and forests while living a nomadic life. He graphically depicts in his book how he hunted and consumed wild animals and how he dealt with loneliness. He was a also an athiest who eventually found God again after experiencing a miracle in thw woods of Tennessee,then surrendered to the authorities in 2001. The book is a very easy read and Mr. Davis tells his story well. He relates to the reader how that for over two decades he wandered from forest to forest, with no contact with family members nor his eight siblings. I highly suggest that all christians read this book; as you will see that all obstacles are no problem for God!
reviewed by Raul Silverstone
silverstone777@hotmail.com
Published by unregistered April 26th, 2009
in Inspirational.
Rev. Dr. David W. Stevens has written an usual book, indeed. Its foundation is assuredly pro-Christ, yet its “voice” projects the thoughts of an author with a profoundly deeper understanding of Christian principles than your average inspirational author. He well-prepares one to commune with God on an intimate level thru prayer and Christ-focused meditation, all the while encouraging expanded awareness of sacred Truth. Some of the “verses” he has written are unforgettable, perhaps because, as he states, they were post-meditation revelations. I loved it.
reviewed by Lillian White
Published by unregistered April 26th, 2009
in Fiction.
For Your Christian Imagination
I enjoy C.S. Lewis, but have read only about 40% of the stuff he’s written. I do remember him and others like him emphasizing the importance of reading and the imagination in the Christian life. Actually, I either read somewhere or heard someone say that all preachers should either read the Narnia series or the Lord of the Rings as a way to hone preaching skills. I agree, and would add that the hearers of sermons can benefit from these books as well to hone the art of listening! This post is about such a book: one that will massage your right brain by way of imagery, allegory, and word-picture.
The Wordsmith, the Kid, and the Electrolux (Oaktara, 2008) by Cliff Leigh is a dance through a new world where things first don’t make sense, then they finally start making sense by words and pictures. The book is about a young boy (around 10-13 years old give or take) who gets stuck in the “kingdom of his own happiness:” his desires trap him in a downward spiral of folly (p. 3). Leigh gives us a great window into the mind of this boy (Corian Griffin). For example, when Corian would steal to fill his desires, “a faint tingling began to grow just beneath the surface” of his clothing. He “shifted his body and flexed his muscles to alleviate the sensation but to no avail” (p. 28). Basically, this is his conscience bothering him; though he wouldn’t call it that, he would call it a terribly uncomfortable sensation.
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Published by unregistered April 22nd, 2009
in Fiction.
Mark H. Barratt, who worked for 6 years among the Israeli people, has written a series called The Guardian of Heaven (www.GuardianofHeaven.com) - the series includes 5 books that present a chilling and insightful depiction of the two final witnesses and end time events leading up to the end of the age. This fiction series keeps you up late at night because you can’t stop reading it. Amazingly insightful! I am a newspaper columnist and an avid reader - this series is a great beach or vacation read that will take you away.
Reviewed by Glynda Lomax
http://www.aboutlifecolumn.com
I eagerly picked up Phil Cooke’s book, “Branding Faith: Why some churches and nonprofits impact culture and others don’t” (Regal Books, 2008). For many years I’ve been a proponent of the power of a brand. I worked for a national financial company for a number of years, and during that time the entire workforce went through “brand training.” I also worked in a screen printing and embroidery shop for a number of years, where I saw the impact of a visual identity. I had many expectations for this book, but they didn’t prepare me for the intensity and scale of Cooke’s message.
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Published by Cory Miller March 9th, 2009
in General and Christian Living.
Holding Fast, The Untold Story Of The Mount Hood Tragedy by Karen James.
I must admit I began reading this book with low expectations. I am not a mountaineer and I have no interest in the subject of mountaineering. However, my admittedly low expectations were exceeded, and the time invested in reading this book was rewarded.
Holding Fast - The Untold Story of the Mount Hood Tragedy details the deaths of three climbers who were trapped on Mount Hood near Portland, Oregon, in December 2006. The book is written by Karen James, the wife of Kelly James, one of the three climbers who died.
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