I’ve learned that judging a book by its length is just as unfair as by its cover. Lucado’s “For the Tough Times” is one of those small gift books that at first glance seems light and fluffy, but actually contains more than you may have bargained for. It’s a quick, easy read that makes a […]
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Max Lucado’s “For the Tough Times”
Published by January 23rd, 2010 in Christian Living and Inspirational. 0 Comments“The Pursuit of Holiness” by Jerry Bridges
Published by January 19th, 2010 in Theology, Christian Living, Devotion and Inspirational. 0 CommentsGod tells us in Scripture, “Be holy, for I am holy.” Many of us struggle each and every day with what it means to be holy. Do we follow a list of do’s and dont’s? If so, whose list do we follow? If not, how do we live holy? “The Pursuit of Holiness” by Jerry […]
It’s so trendy these days to write books about how the church is too wrapped up in “modernism” or to criticize them for how they’ve all missed the point (except apparently the author of the book). I’ve read dozens of those books, and while I’ve enjoyed most of them, they don’t seem to offer anything […]
The Title of this book, “The Weeping Is Over” with a sub-title “A Faith-Based Approach To Overcoming Crises” and ISBN of 0615310796 is a book of the moment.
The writer uses scriptural, medical, personal and various examples to layout the case for the believer’s victory even in these hard times. It has steadied my faith in […]
“The Weeping Is Over”
Published by November 18th, 2009 in Christian Living, Devotion and Inspirational. 0 CommentsThis book is loaded with practical, experience-proven, faith based applications and teachings. It has thrown light in my life on how to end the reign of challenges that tend to sap the believer’s joy and poise for victory. It is a must-read book for the pastor, the lay believer, the discouraged and the person who […]
Thy Will Be Done On Earth: Understanding God’s Will For You
Published by September 21st, 2009 in Christian Living, Devotion and Inspirational. 1 CommentTHY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH: UNDERSTANDING GOD’S WILL FOR YOU by Robert Lloyd Russell (ISBN 9781606474303)is a tremendous book!
It is definitely worth reading by all Christians! And it is a must-read for anyone seeking purpose in life. Readers new to Christianity will find that ideas are presented clearly; more experienced Christians will appreciate the […]
FEARLESS by Max Lucado
Published by September 21st, 2009 in Christian Living and Inspirational. 0 CommentsTo me, reading Max Lucado’s FEARLESS reminisces back about reading his other two books that have equally impacted me tremendously, In The Grip of Grace and Traveling Light. I feel like as if a heavy baggage has been lifted away, a dejected spirit restored, and it is time to laugh again and a time to […]
“It Came From Within” by Andy Stanley
Published by August 24th, 2009 in Christian Living, Spiritual Disciplines and Inspirational. 0 Comments“…each of us lives from the heart. And the health of your heart will be reflected in the quality of your life” (204). While this quote comes from late in Andy Stanley’s It Came From Within: the shocking truth of what lurks in the heart (Multnomah, 2006), it is the premise for the book. In […]
“Real Church” by Larry Crabb
Published by August 20th, 2009 in Church Ministry, Christian Living, Leadership and Pastoral. 0 CommentsI’ve just finished Larry Crabb’s Real Church (Thomas Nelson, 2009). When I found it in the bookstore, I thought, “This sounds like it will encourage my thinking about the Church, modern Christianity, and what it means to be the Body of Christ.” Six weeks later, I realize how right I was, though the book took […]
“It’s A Wonderful Imperfect Life” by Joan C. Webb
Published by July 4th, 2009 in Christian Living and Women. 0 Comments“It’s A Wonderful Imperfect Life” (Regal Books, 2009) is a book for women who by their very nature seem bent on having it all and making everything perfect. We believe whole-heartedly that it can be done if only we can just keep it together, and God will just grant a bit more strength just this […]
