Wednesday 16 January 2013
Book Review - The Jesus Book by Stephen Elkins
It says on the cover that it is "the ultimate who, what, when, where and why book." It does manage to answer practically any question a young child may have about the life and basic teachings of Jesus. Each subject is concisely covered in about one page with illustrations and biblical references.
I would say that it could easily be read by a young reader without any difficulty although older children would be better able to understand the text as written. The content of the book is well set out, helped along by the colorful illustrations.
The songs on the CD would probably be enjoyed more by younger children.
Overall, this is an enjoyable look at Jesus.
Saturday 8 January 2011
Book Review - Plan B What Do You Do When God Doesn’t Show Up the Way You Thought He Would? By Pete Wilson Published by Thomas Nelson
Tuesday 8 September 2009
I don’t know about you but I am always looking for a good book to get my nose in to; I have read quite a few of Max Lucado’s previous books so when I found out he had written a new one called ‘Fearless’ I was eager to get hold of a copy. The sub-heading is ‘Imagine Your Life Without Fear’ which to me sounded like a great idea!
Once again Max uses his talent for storytelling and his ability to make scripture truth seem new and relevent to show us that what ever it is that we fear, there is a good God-given reason why we don't need to. I have been a Christian for quite a few years and have recently done a 'Freedom in Christ' course but this book helped to put in to words what I already knew but wasn't putting in to practice. As Max Lucado writes "Fear may fill our world, but it doesn't have to fill our hearts". After reading this book I know that the way I look at life and situations will be different. I would recommend that everyone should read this book and I believe that it will make a difference to you too.