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Book Review
We invite you to provide positive, objective reviews of Christian books.
1. "Battered to Bless" by Brenda Walsh with Kay D. Rizzo - submitted by N. Smith
I read this book last year. It's an easy read. It covers Brenda Walsh's journey from being raised in a pastor's home to being caught in an abusive marriage, and her painful path to restoration. I think that this book tries to do too much though. Through Brenda's life we see romance, volatile marriage, and service for God at Kid's Time world-wide ministry at 3ABN Television. I definitely recommend this book and especially for those who are caught in abusive relationships. Brenda's story provides hope.
2. "No More Broken Strings" by Jaime Jorge - submitted by N. Smith
This book is an autobiography of the renowned violist who fled communist Cuba with his family at the age of ten. His adjustment in the Unites States was difficult. I was very surprised by Jaime's "honest" account of his life. Some aspects are painful to read as he rebels against his values and family. I was moved by his decision to serve God through his violin ministry. He gave up a personal dream to follow his calling. You just have to read the book to find out about this personal dream. This book is a must read but be ready to experience Jaime's roller coaster life.
3. "Soul Matters" by Karl Haffner - submitted by U. Herkommer
This book is pretty good. The book talks about topics relating to your own soul. It brings in stories and testimony which capture the reader with a better understanding of what the author is trying to say. The author also brings in some humor in this book which makes part of the book enjoyable. The topics he discusses relating to your soul are educational and helpful to learn. It is important to treat your soul God's way so you can have a foundation of how you should walk as a believer in Christ. It also explains that by walking in faith in God you can tackle some of the circumstances and fustration in life so your soul won't grow tired but have a relief through all that. At the end of each chapter there are questions relating to the chapter you have read. These questions can be utilized for group study or for your own reflection. Some of the chapters I liked was seeing your way through suffering. This chapter shows how even through suffering sometimes the greatest accomplishments occur and build spirirtual growth, which I can relate. The other chapter I liked was Untamable God which talks about how we put God in a box and expect him to do something when we need him. It talks about a story in the Bible of how the Israelites used God in that manner but eventually it failed. This gave me an understanding how God works and that we can not tame God. But, we can have a trust in him. Overall the book enlightens a believer on how it is important to serve God with all your soul and allow God to enter your soul so you can receive the benefits.
4. "United by Tragedy" by Dr. David Wilkins - submitted by P. Barnham
Dramatic, precise, repetative and deeply spiritual..these are the words that came to my mind as I read "United by Tragedy" by Dr David Wilkins.
The book is an account of the tragic loss of his son and how he and his family cope. David repeats the love of his son as God repeats His love for us.And he records how it has changed his life forever maturing his relationship with Christ and deepening it as he could never have done without this loss. It is as if he prayed Jabez prayer...1 Choronicles 4:10 "Oh that thou wouldst bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it mey not grieve me! and God granted him that which he requested."
In the last two chapters Dr Wilkins tells how it encompassed so many new people , enlarged his walk with God from his narrow conception to wider fields that has brought him closer to his Saviour.
5. Tramp For The Lord, by Corrie Ten Boom with James Buckingham, Published by Christian Literature Crusade and Fleming H. Revell Company in 1974 (copies may be obtained through Amazon.com, ebay and other online vendors. - review submitted by N. Smith
I recently picked up this sequel to Hiding Place after it sat on my shelf for many years. As I recall, a neighbor loaned this precious book to my mother while she was recovering from an open heart surgery back in the 80’s. I don’t know what prompted me to pick it up 25 years later other than the Holy Spirit’s prompting. I was puzzled by the title of this book. Corrie describes herself as a “Tramp” for the Lord in the book. Corrie was released through a clerical error from the infamous Ravensbruck concentration camp in Germany. At the age of 53, she began a global ministry that takes her to 60 countries. She lived out of her suitcase for the next 33 years, sharing a message of hope and forgiveness. I thought her account of the concentration camp was spellbinding in Hiding Place. Corrie equally captures her world-wide audience and reader through her strong faith and relationship with Christ in this wornderful book. I was struck by Corrie’s introspection and her sensitivity with all her contacts. She was genuinely concerned for the spiritual life of all her contacts. I highly recommend this inspirational read. You will be blessed by Corrie’s experience.
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