Category Archives: Christian
Cast of Characters by Max Lucado
Addition: review paperback Rating: 4/5 Genre: Christian Theology Synopsis: Some of the most powerful stories from the Bible will come alive for today’s readers through these inspiring selections from the writings of Max Lucado. Max provides a compelling look at the most high-impact moments in the biblical narrative, drawn from his previous 20+ years of [...]
Share on FacebookLife Issues by Wendy Virgo
Synopsis: In this book, Wendy the wife of Newfrontiers founder Terry, has taken the words of Paul in Titus 2v2-5 as inspiration for a series of practical discussions for women on Biblical principles about building healthy marriages, homes and families. The book is ideal for personal study and also as a tool for use in [...]
Share on Facebook50 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die by John Piper
This book does exactly what it says in the title: it gives fifty reasons why Jesus came to die. Using the New Testament John Piper explores the many reasons why Jesus not only came to Earth, but chose to die too. Many books have been written surrounding Jesus Christ, and most of the well known [...]
Share on FacebookThe Prophetess by Wendy Virgo
This novel is the re-telling of the prophetess Deborah, who is the fourth prophet in the book of Judges in the Bible. She features in from chapter 4 to chapter 6 of Judges. Deborah is a Jew who is living in a time where God is forgotten. She hasn’t forgotten Him though and often sits [...]
Share on FacebookExpect a Move of God…Suddenly! by Joyce Meyer
This is a nifty little book from Meyer. Only 60 pages long but full of good advice. Meyer looks at hearing from God – how we need to be silent and patient and how we should expect a move of God suddenly – how He works on his time frame not ours. This book has [...]
Share on FacebookThe Radical Reformission by Mark Driscoll
Synopsis from Amazon: Reformation is the continual reforming of the mission of the church to enhance God’s command to reach out to others in a way that acknowledges the unique times and locations of daily life. This engaging book blends the integrity of respected theoreticians with the witty and practical insights of a pastor. It [...]
Share on FacebookBlest Atheist by Elizabeth Mahlou
Synopsis taken from www.blestatheist.com: As a young child, outraged by the hypocrisy she finds in a church that does nothing to alleviate the physical and sexual abuse she experiences on a regular basis, Beth delivers an accusatory youth sermon and gets her family expelled from the church. Having locked the door on God, Beth goes [...]
Share on FacebookThe Prodigal God by Tim Keller
Synopsis from Amazon: In THE PRODIGAL GOD, New York pastor Timothy Keller uses the story of the prodigal son to shine a light on the central, beautiful message of Jesus: the gospel of grace, hope and salvation. Keller argues that the parable of the prodigal son, while Jesus’ best-known parable, is also his least understood. [...]
Share on FacebookWalking With God by Ginni Otto
Synopsis from back cover: What if you could walk with Jesus, talk to Peter and witness the miracles that Christ performed over two thousand years ago? In “Walking with God” by Ginni Otto, that is exactly what young Rachel Rosenfold does. A heated argument with her father sends Rachel racing out into the street. A [...]
Share on FacebookThe Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
Synopsis: ‘I had a dream last night… large enough to fill the rest of my life.’ This retelling of John Bunyan’s classic story is filled with drama, excitement and adventure. On his journey of a life-time to the City of Gold, Christian meets an extraordinary cast of characters, such as the terrible Giant Despair and [...]
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