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I can honestly say, I am SO glad that I chose this book to read and review. My wife and I are currently expecting our first child this December, so when I saw this book I thought to myself that it might be a good one to read to understand what... [Read on]
This book has a dual story line in which one tragic, yet miraculous rescue of three fishermen parallels the all too often stressed and pressured life we find ourselves trapped in. The mainline story is of three Mexican fisherman of whom... [Read on]
There is presently a palpable feeling among many in the Church that we must choose between humility and orthodoxy. On the one hand, doctrinal knowledge does tend to puff up, especially within the more theologically rigorous traditions of... [Read on]
Joshua Harris, sometimes referred to as the Kissed Dating Goodbye guy, has so much more to his writing than those titles about teenaged (anti) romance. As a pastor in Maryland, and through the mentorship of CJ Mahaney, Harris has grown into a... [Read on]
What does God want most from you? For too many believers, this question echoes troubling messages from the past. “Thou shalt not,” “you need to do more,” “why did you miss last night’s meeting?” It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, which can keep you... [Read on]
Giving because it brings joy to the receiver and makes the big man upstairs happy. How cool is that? You gotta love the title of this book. You see, the title comes from an experience with his daughter who kept on giving him plastic items from... [Read on]
"I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review." So I started reading this book because of what the author had said about looking for someone to walk alongside you, a friend, confidant, or even a... [Read on]
Susan Cain's Quiet is a phenomenally insightful read. Though not exhaustive, it is comprehensive in its approach to understanding and empowering introverts. Drawing on research, interviews, psychological studies, and her own experience, Can has... [Read on]
Sent by Hilary Alan is an insightful honest look into a life with meaning. I was hesitant on reading this book because I thought it would be a familiar story that I had read before. I was happy to read about a very real family living the... [Read on]
I’m not going to give you the whole low-down of what it felt like to read Get Lost, because I’m not going to be that open. It’s convicting, yes. Easy to read, yes—except for when it’s convicting (as always, right?). And it’s about getting totally... [Read on]