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This book was an ok book trying to get across a good message. The point of trying to be loving is a NT truth but there is room for confrontation as well. The language in this book is typical Harris but this time he attempts to wed theology with... [Read on]
Joshua Harris offers the church an extended tract on how we should be approaching God's Word and our faith in His Word at this time in history. He invites all of us to consider what we believe and then challenges us to remain consistent with the... [Read on]
When Good Is Bad Spark: Transform Your World, One Small Risk at a Time (Jason Jaggard, WaterBrook Press, 2012) is a book that I agreed to review because the title intrigued me. Much of what Jaggard had to say could be transformational for anyone... [Read on]
In his book Humble Orthodoxy, Joshua Harris makes a needed appeal in today's society. We are quick to throw stones at one another in our world. If you find someone of a different opinion, the methodology goes that you dismiss the person by... [Read on]
Why I read this book: I recently read In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson. I came across the book through my church, Relevant Church in Tampa. It was the reading material for one of our church’s growth groups. I signed up for... [Read on]
Claire & Eli have touched on a subject that is woven into the culture of Americans, both Christians & Non-Christians. There are so many couples who prepare themselves for a wedding, yet forfeit there preparation for a marriage. More thought,... [Read on]
WaterBrook Multnomah recently provided a complimentary copy of Joshua Harris' book, Humble Orthodoxy: Holding the Truth Without Putting People Down, in exchange for an honest review. Many people outside the church are turned off by the very... [Read on]
Joshua Harris writes, "The word orthodoxy refers to right thinking about God. It's about teaching and belief based on the established, proven, cherished truths of the faith" (pgs. 1-2). Harris' latest book, Humble Orthodoxy is about coming to... [Read on]
Nick Vujicic tells his amazing story of being born without arms and legs. You will truly be inspired by his writings. Nick doesn't let his "disability" stop him from anything. He inspires those of us who complain about our problems, which pale... [Read on]
When I got married I wanted so much to be a godly and great wife to my hubby! What I didn’t realize was that sometimes my female brain with its ways of thinking and showing my love to him and his male brain and the way it is wired meant that... [Read on]