When I agree to review a book, my goal is to actually read the entire book—whether I like it or not. After I read the first couple of chapters of Mary DeMuth’s new book Thin Places: A MemoirI mentally groaned. Would this be a book which I have to slog through someone’s jaded past that [...]
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Thin Places: A Memoir
Feb 14
Jennifer Kennedy Dean is Executive director of The Praying Life Foundation and a respected author and speaker. She is the author of numerous books, studies, and magazine articles specializing in prayer and spiritual formation. Her book Heart’s Cry has been named National Day of Prayer’s signature book. You’ll find articles and daily quotes from Jennifer [...]
Fearless
Imagine Your Life Without Fear
By Max Lucado
I’ve heard there are 365 verses about fear in the Bible, one for each day of the year. Max Lucado only tackles twelve fears in his new book, Fearless, Imagine Your Life Without Fear.
Lucado is known for his easy reading, but poetic style of writing. He doesn’t write poetry, [...]
Improve Your Prayer Life
Aug 23
9 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life
From Prayer Power
by Peter Lundell
1. Establish a designated place to pray.
2. Set a designated time of day to pray.
3. Use written prayers or music to help get started.
4. Repent of the things that hinder your prayer.
5. Pray out loud–this clarifies thoughts.
6. Personalize Bible verses when you pray.
7. Let [...]
Peter Lundell, a former missionary to Japan, is a pastor at Walnut Blessing Church in Walnut, California. He has an MDiv and DMiss from Fuller Theological Seminary and is the founder of the Walnut Valley Pastors’ Prayer Network. Lundell is the author of two books, and his articles have appeared in magazines such as Guideposts [...]
Jesus Calling
Jul 29
I believe it is possible to have a personal, one-to-one relationship with God. Yes, the God Creator of the universe. A relationship that is personal has intimate conversations. Sarah Young shares her conversations with God in Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence.
Inspired by the anonymous writings of God Calling, Ms. Young began [...]
A Word from The Man Behind the Words
by Cecil Murphey
When Shirley walked in from the garage, she didn’t have to say a word: I read the diagnosis in her eyes. I grabbed her and held
her tightly for several seconds. When I released her, she didn’t cry. The unshed tears glistened, but [...]
I decided to read this little book, When Someone You Love Has Cancer, because I know author Cecil Murphey (disclaimer out of the way), and I’ve read other of his “When Someone You Love …” books. I knew it would be personal.
Personal, not because Mr. Murphey is telling his own story, but because the writing [...]
For These Tough Times
Jan 24
For These Tough Times: Reaching toward heaven for hope & healing
Max Lucado
Adapted from several of Max Lucado’s other books, this pocketsize book is easy reading, but offers no easy answers. Unlike many books offered about tragedy and loss, this one doesn’t offer touchy, feely easy answers.
Lucado, pastor of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, assures [...]
