Category Archives: Christian Living

Virtuous not Perfect

Posted on July 8, 2010 by unregistered

As Spiritual Care Director and Stephen Minister of a faith based treatment center for emotionally and sexually abused teen-aged girls, [I feel] this book is a must read for these hurting young ladies. Virtuous not Perfect provides a fresh and … Continue reading →

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Max Lucado's "For the Tough Times"

Posted on January 23, 2010 by unregistered

I’ve learned that judging a book by its length is just as unfair as by its cover. Lucado’s “For the Tough Times” is one of those small gift books that at first glance seems light and fluffy, but actually contains … Continue reading →

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"The Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Chris MacKinnon

God tells us in Scripture, “Be holy, for I am holy.” Many of us struggle each and every day with what it means to be holy. Do we follow a list of do’s and dont’s? If so, whose list do … Continue reading →

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A Circle of Hope

Posted on January 14, 2010 by unregistered

It’s so trendy these days to write books about how the church is too wrapped up in “modernism” or to criticize them for how they’ve all missed the point (except apparently the author of the book). I’ve read dozens of … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Crises

Posted on November 19, 2009 by unregistered

The Title of this book, “The Weeping Is Over” with a sub-title “A Faith-Based Approach To Overcoming Crises” and ISBN of 0615310796 is a book of the moment. The writer uses scriptural, medical, personal and various examples to layout the … Continue reading →

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"The Weeping Is Over"

Posted on November 18, 2009 by unregistered

This book is loaded with practical, experience-proven, faith based applications and teachings. It has thrown light in my life on how to end the reign of challenges that tend to sap the believer’s joy and poise for victory. It is … Continue reading →

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Thy Will Be Done On Earth: Understanding God's Will For You

Posted on September 21, 2009 by unregistered

THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH: UNDERSTANDING GOD’S WILL FOR YOU by Robert Lloyd Russell (ISBN 9781606474303)is a tremendous book! It is definitely worth reading by all Christians! And it is a must-read for anyone seeking purpose in life. Readers … Continue reading →

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FEARLESS by Max Lucado

Posted on September 21, 2009 by unregistered

To me, reading Max Lucado’s FEARLESS reminisces back about reading his other two books that have equally impacted me tremendously, In The Grip of Grace and Traveling Light. I feel like as if a heavy baggage has been lifted away, … Continue reading →

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"It Came From Within" by Andy Stanley

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Chris MacKinnon

“…each of us lives from the heart. And the health of your heart will be reflected in the quality of your life” (204). While this quote comes from late in Andy Stanley’s It Came From Within: the shocking truth of … Continue reading →

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"Real Church" by Larry Crabb

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Chris MacKinnon

I’ve just finished Larry Crabb’s Real Church (Thomas Nelson, 2009). When I found it in the bookstore, I thought, “This sounds like it will encourage my thinking about the Church, modern Christianity, and what it means to be the Body … Continue reading →

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