Religious Studies
Review:This is one of the most thought provoking books ever written!! It will take more than one quick read!
I am reading this book in a group setting and the conversation is amazing! For those who have lost the idea of the Holiness of God this is the book to read! Read more
Review:This book thoroughly explains the topic of holiness and why it matters to God. He also gives excellent reasons through the Bible as to why people struggle with sin after they've accepted Christ and what can be done about it.
The author backs up all his statements and explanations with scripture upon scripture. He is not flowery or emotional but explains a complicated subject in such a way that anyone can understand. Reading this book motivates you to not just like the author but to love J... Read more
Review:With years of self effort, trying to measure up to "churchanity" religious tradtion, leadership expectations of promotional candidacy, one just gets TIRED !!!!
When is graduation ? When do I measure up? The Cure is fresh wind of hope, encouragement and inspiration to just relax & let His gentle Spirit lead me into that place of rest and trusting His hand in my life. The timing of finding this little treasure is incredible. It dove tails so beautifully with the Word of Grace that is floodi... Read more
Review:Judah does an amazing job of showing that every person in every situation is loved by Jesus. That they are accepted by Jesus. In this book he encourages you to accept that love and begin to see yourself in that love. Reading this book will encourage you to see yourself as accepted and loved no matter who or where you are. Read more
Review:Grace, I've come to believe can not be described. Like the limitations of physics where we can only know space or time of an atom, so grace is inexorable.
Strobel brings forth an incredible array of anecdotes and stores to exemplify and encapsulate a part of grace. Some are typical rock bottom redemption stories, others are what happens to the "good son" in the prodigal son story.
Every story touched me profoundly and I found myself literally weeping at several. That grace can caus... Read more
Review:This is one of the most comprehensive books that I have read concerning the three faiths... Very informative and encouraging to me to find out more about the Jewish and Muslim faiths. Not just what the media presents. Read more
Review:Great book. Challenging as well. I've read all of Mr Batterson's books and find his writing style engaging and he has a way simplifying questionable Biblical issues.
Can't wait for his next one. Get to work Mark??? Read more
Review:Building a Bridge reminds us that Jesus' central message is one of welcome and inclusion. With his usual clarity and sensitivity, Father Martin provides a framework for a respectful, mindful dialogue that is long overdue in the Catholic Church. A quick read, but one with profound meaning. Read more
Review:This book is small but gives a lot of information. There are a lot of quotes from other people, but I happen to like quotes. The author makes the book easy to comprehend and I didn't want to put it down once I started reading. I'm looking forward to reading his other books. Read more
Review:excellent book, somebody recommended this book to me, i'm impressed never thought about thanking God for even the bad things, i know he has a plan for all of us, God loves me unconditionally and has made me unique in the good and the bad. Read more