Christian Book Reviews

Every once in a while a story comes along that simply touches your heart and makes you remember not only how mortal we are, but also how divine God is. Jeanne Damoff ’s book, Parting the Waters , is just one of those stories. When a tragic drowning accident leaves fifteen-year-old Jacob in a coma, the faith of his family and community is shaken to its foundation. Medical experts used phrases such as “persistent vegetative state” and said, “Jacob will never wake up,” but Jacob’s parents knew God would have the final say. Without sugar-coating the realities of pain and suffering, Parting the Waters presents ... Read Full Story

If Jesus had any pet peeves, I would probably say that it would have to be his dissatisfaction with the routine religious practices of the Jewish people (particularly the leaders). As a result, much of His message while He walked the earth was about change. Jesus was on a mission to change the culture. Often in our workplaces and other organizations, we also need to change the culture if we want to see any significant growth. This is exactly what Matt Hudson 's book Culturific! is all about. Recently, I got to pick his brain a little bit on this topic, and would like ... Read Full Story

Anne Jackson is a woman with great passion for serving the Lord. But what happens when the work that you love tears you apart from the inside out? What happens when your body crashes? How about an emotional crash resulting in deep depression? Your relationship with God? Faltering. Your relationships with others? Deteriorating. Anne Jackson knows, and she has lived to tell about it. And she shares her story and what she learned from it in Mad Church Disease . I had the opportunity to interview Anne about this book, and appreciate her sharing her heart here with us. BibleDude: Why call the book ... Read Full Story

Greg and Martha Singleton. Setting Up Stones: A Parent’s Guide to Making Your Home a Place of Worship. Birmingham, AL: New Hope Publishers, 2008, 158 pp. This book is aimed at helping parents make worship a regular part of the home. There are two sections in the book. The first section covers some of the philosophy of why worship is an important aspect of family life in the home. The second section covers some of the practical ways that worship can be created around typical family events like holidays, birthdays, etc. I really enjoyed reading this book. I found myself thinking of how I ... Read Full Story

When I ordered my copy of The Word of Promise’s The Gift of Psalms I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find a resource that I will use over and over again for a long time to come! The Gift of Psalms is a devotional style book that comes with 30 of the 50 Psalm readings and devotions also on audio CD. This book and CD set is not only a great devotional, but also a good commentary and study on the Psalms, and a tool that can enhance your times of worship. On the audio CD, the ... Read Full Story