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John Piper is obviously a man who loves God and has a heart and skill for teaching. I've watched some of his sermons and read a couple of his books and have a great deal of respect for him. My challenge is always in his extreme saturation with... [Read on]
The idea of being radical is unpopular among Christians in today's world. A Radical Idea by David Platt is what is needed to correct this misconception. Being radical does not mean to be unreasonable. As it applies to our daily life, being... [Read on]
Mark Batterson is at it again. Like he does with so much success at National Community Church, helping a the younger generation of Christians to discover their callings and what God wants them to do with their lives. The back cover says it... [Read on]
In a time when so many authors/pastors are sharing their thoughts and insights about what the church needs to make into the deeper parts of the 21st century Batterson comes along with something that is clearoncise and simple. At the same time it... [Read on]
Lightening Rod... this probably best describes mentioning George W Bush's name. Even opening the book in a room full of people raised the hackles of some ("Worse president ever")to expressions of gratitude. This easy to read tome reflects upon... [Read on]
I have been a big fan of the wonderful and God glorifying ministry that David Platt has had in Brooks Hill Church since I looked at his first book Radical when it first came out. Around this same time I was reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan, so... [Read on]
I really like this book. It was a real encouragement to me in many ways. It was also a pleasant surprise to read about my beautiful Alaska where I love living and the many things I adore doing here, hiking being my favorite! I have owned horses... [Read on]
What did I expect? Quiet by Susan Cain was billed as a series of stories of the impact that Introverts made in our society. She worked twenty years on this book, and it shows by her in-depth research. But it was more like a scientific... [Read on]
The name of the book is "Quiet". The theme of the book is "The power of introverts in world that can't stop talking." When I heard about this book I knew I immediately wanted to read it. Being labeled an introvert I wanted to see what Susan... [Read on]
Man Alive, written by Patrick Morley, is a wonderful book . . . .for men! Morley focuses on changing men’s 7 primal (worldly) needs into a strong Christian walk. These are the Seven Primal Needs of Men: To not feel alone, to believe in... [Read on]