This is a review written by my son. After reading his review I decided to read this book. I am a chapter in and looking forward to completing the book. -Scott The Traveler’s Gift Review Andrews, Andy. The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success. Nashville: T. Nelson, 2002. Print. Review by Andrew McCown. Andy … Continue reading The Traveler’s Gift
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Book Review – The Spellbinder’s Gift
Last week, a friend handed me a copy of Og Mandino's book, "The Spellbinder's Gift." I read it in one three hour sitting last night. Here is the basic story. Bart is a retired talent agent who formerly represented "Motivational Speakers" who spoke at conventions and events across the US and Canada. After just over … Continue reading Book Review – The Spellbinder’s Gift
Slave: Notes from John MacArthur
Here are a few of the notes I marked while reading Slave on a Kindle. "When we call ourselves Christians, we proclaim to the world that everything about us, including our very self-identity, is found in Jesus Christ because we have denied ourselves in order to follow and obey Him. He is bout our Savior and our Sovereign, and our … Continue reading Slave: Notes from John MacArthur
Slave – a Review
As promised last week, I am going to review and give some reactions to John MacArthur's book - Slave: The Hidden Truth About Your Identity in Christ. I started reading this book on a Kindle with great excitement. The first 1/2 to 2/3 of the book were exciting. The sections dedicated to the topic of … Continue reading Slave – a Review
Is That Really Jesus?
This weekend I read, "Imaginary Jesus" on my Kindle. Check out this a video promoting this book by Matt Mikalatos: Like any book, not everything the author shares or suggests is of value, but there are always nuggets that stay with you. Here are what I think are the highlights of Mikalatos' thoughts: On discipleship: … Continue reading Is That Really Jesus?
Saddlebags, City Streets, & Cyberspace – A Book Review
I am reaching into the vault of book reviews to pull out this one, I shared with an online preachers groups a few years ago.Michael W. Casey, Saddlebags, City Streets, & Cyberspace; A History of Preaching in the Churches of Christ, (Abilene;ACU Press) 1995. 210 pp.Michael Casey provides the churches of Christ with an historical … Continue reading Saddlebags, City Streets, & Cyberspace – A Book Review
Book Review – The Shack
I received a copy of the book, The Shack, by William Young for Christmas. I delayed reading it until I had finished a couple of other books. I started The Shack Sunday evening and finished Tuesday night. This was a book that kept me interested. I completely enjoyed learning the theology within the book. The … Continue reading Book Review – The Shack
Mosaic Bible -NLT
Thanks to Tim Archer for hooking me up with the Holy Bible Mosaic from Tyndale House. I picked up my copy last Thursday and immediately began leafing through the pages. Before this particular Bible I had not read much from the New Living Translation (NLT) other than quotes in blogs and bulletins. (More on the … Continue reading Mosaic Bible -NLT
Book Review: Biblical Eldership
I missed everyone yesterday. Had a full day away from my study. I make it up to you with a critical book review.Strauch, Alexander. Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership. rev. and exp., Colorado Springs:Lewis and Roth, 2005, 337 p. Alexander Strauch writes to correct an area of neglect and misinformation … Continue reading Book Review: Biblical Eldership
Driving Thought 