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I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I started reading The Fourth Fisherman by Joe Kissack. I ordered because I think survival stories are interesting, but then when I read the description more closely it almost sounded like it was going to... [Read on]
After reading the first book of the Glenbrooke Series, I was interested to read more from Robin Jones Gunn. Echoes introduces the new character of Lauren Phillips (Wren), a recently heartbroken romantic, who is hoping love will come right to her... [Read on]
Through Viral, Leonard Sweet makes the case how social media and a relationship driven culture can lead to a gospel-centered revival. Sweet has spotted value in the relationship-centric tendency of our current culture which manifests itself... [Read on]
Secrets is a light, relaxing, romance, set in small-town Glenbrooke, Oregon. Jessica Morgan is new in town, and running from her past secrets. As she struggles to both make friends and hide her true identity, charming firefighter, Kyle Buchanan,... [Read on]
Sweet is a semiotician, which means he studies not just events, but the signs behind them. Such a technique can allow one to understand the full impact of marketing, as well as the behind-the-scenes of Scripture that Sweet continually writes... [Read on]
What an aptly titled book. I myself am a Christian (specifically Catholic... if you really wanted to know) but time and time again I find myself in awe of how hateful and judgmental other "Christians" can be. This book does an excellent job of... [Read on]
The Greek word for church is “ecclesia” which means, “called out ones”. When he speaks of “church” Pastor Morris is not referring to the building but to the people that make up the body of believers. Wherever it is you attend “The Blessed... [Read on]
Thanks to Blogging for Books (Waterbrook Multnomah) for sending me this free copy! I hadn't yet read Radical when I encountered this book. From the very beginning, this "prequel" hooked me with its challenge to live life completely for... [Read on]
An enormously successful executive with Columbia TriStar Television, Joe Kissack had the good life and more. He had a successful career syndicating shows such as Seinfeld, Walker, Texas Ranger etc. Yet there was an emptiness within. Born to a... [Read on]
Most people view their enemies as, well, enemies. Given the fact that enemies normally come to do us harm and not good, this is an easy evaluation for anyone to make. However, as Pastor Ron Carpenter Jr. writes in his book The Necessity of an... [Read on]