Clark-Soles has written a thought-provoking, well-researched commentary on Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. The commentary deals straight on with many of the complicated subjects Paul brings up, the difficult topics that readers of the Bible struggle with and debate. There are several aspects of her writing that makes this the best commentary on the … Continue reading 1 Corinthians: Searching the Depths of God by Jaime Clark-Soles
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Dear God by Elle Ness
Have you ever wondered how God works in the world? In this new release by Elle Ness, the reader is provided with one idea of how God works with humans. In this story, God is not a manipulator or puppet master but a gentle, loving encourager that consistently seeks relationships and reveals himself. Shay was … Continue reading Dear God by Elle Ness
Transformation 30 Years by Julia Cull
So often in today’s world, people (particularly Christians) do not understand how important transformation is in terms of becoming the person God created us to be. This book does a remarkable job of making it clear that growth and maturity come from choosing transformation through following God. Written as a fictional memoir covering 30-years of … Continue reading Transformation 30 Years by Julia Cull
The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door By Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon
Based on the scriptural text of Jesus saying that the second most important thing to do is love your neighbor, this book provides you with step by step ways in which to carry this out. The book is well written, easy to follow and makes a strong point that many issues in our current world … Continue reading The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door By Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon
In the Still of the Night and the Wee Morning Hours…I Find God Everywhere by Rev. Vickie L. Hughes
Rev Vickie L. Hughes is one of those thoughtful people who have to write. She expresses herself through the written word and grows herself while she writes. This book is basically a collection of her various forms of writing: poems, sermons, statements, etc. Hughes focuses on her relationship with God and her beliefs, both those … Continue reading In the Still of the Night and the Wee Morning Hours…I Find God Everywhere by Rev. Vickie L. Hughes
The Lost Gospel: The Original Sayings of Jesus edited by Marcus Borg
We are living in the best time period for Biblical research. There are more documents available, more accurate translations, and more archaeological finds to make use of than ever before. Making use of all the available sources only makes sense especially since Jesus came from a rich tradition of research, study, and debate. Marcus Borg … Continue reading The Lost Gospel: The Original Sayings of Jesus edited by Marcus Borg
God’s Story in 66 Verses by Stan Guthrie
Before you blow off this book because it is sacrilegious or heretical (due to “condensing” the Bible into 66 verses) know that it was never meant to replace the Bible. It is meant to be a resource, a supplemental reading if you will. It can also be used successfully for daily, weekly, monthly or when … Continue reading God’s Story in 66 Verses by Stan Guthrie
Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good by Jan Karon
This is the twelfth book in Jan Karon’s Mitford series. Like many, I have read them all and loved each one of them. In this novel, Father Tim and his wife Cynthia have returned to Mitford after a few years of serving other churches and a trip to Ireland. The town has not changed much, … Continue reading Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good by Jan Karon
‘Twas the Evening of Christmas by Glenys Nellist
I love Christmas! I love Christmas books and in particular children’s books. I even have a collection of different versions of ‘Twas Night Before Christmas. Due to this love, I am always on the lookout for great Christmas books. I am very particular: the illustrations have to be great, the wording just right and … Continue reading ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas by Glenys Nellist
Dark Blue Rising by Nathan Bush
This is a very short story (45 pages on Kindle) that is best described as an introduction to Nathan Bush’s Foley Chronicles series. It is actually listed on Amazon as the first book in the series. The series is considered to be Christian Crime Fiction. It is very well written, interesting, and leaves you … Continue reading Dark Blue Rising by Nathan Bush
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