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Desiring the Kingdom
by James K.A. Smith
Reviewed by Kim Winters
Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smith is a philosophical book that seeks to explore and explicate ideas connected to personhood, culture and worship. Smith describes it best when he calls it a “theology of culture," connecting “worship and worldview” while also persuading its readers to formulate a “vision of what authentic, integral Christian learning looks like." Smith obviously enjoys the pursuit, carrying his readers along on a refreshing thought journey that challenges us to first observe and then reform the ways in which we view and experience ourselves, the world around us, the church and virtually everything we know and love.
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By Ann Voskamp
Reviewed by Kim Winters
Most of us struggle to believe we are loved by God. We can believe it for the person sitting next to us, we can even believe it for our enemies, but we struggle to believe that His love has our name on it—that He is personally, intimately and unswervingly committed to pouring love into our lives on a moment by moment basis. This book helps change all that.
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"Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Don Whitney is one of those books every Christian should read. Based on 1 Timothy 4:7 which says “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness,” this book serves as your guide to growing in your understanding and experience of the spiritual disciplines of Bible intake, prayer, worship, evangelism, serving, stewardship, fasting, silence, solitude, journaling and learning.
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The Bondage Breaker
Author, Neil T. Anderson
Reviewed by Kim Winters, West Shore contributor
The Bondage Breaker is a great book—but it’s not magic fairy dust. It will not help anyone who does not want Christ on His terms for His glory. It will not set anyone free who is still clinging to their chains. But for those who have come to the end of themselves, who want Christ no matter what it will cost them, this book can literally be a lifesaver.
Twenty years after its first printing in 1990, The Bondage Breaker by Neil Anderson continues inspiring, encouraging and guiding believers of all backgrounds and maturity levels to freedom in Christ. The book functions in multiple ways for differing needs:
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It works as a “refresher” for people who want to make sure they believe the truth about themselves and/or others.
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It works as a “guide” for people called to walk someone out of occult involvement or spiritual oppression of varying levels.
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It works as a “check-up” for people who want to find out if what they are experiencing has any demonic roots.
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And it works as an “inspiration” for people who want to be reminded of just how powerful Jesus Christ really is.
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Seeking the Face of God
Author, Gary Thomas
Reviewed by Kim Winters, West Shore contributor
I received Seeking the Face of God by Gary Thomas from a dear friend as a Christmas gift in 1995. I first read it was because the friend who gave it to me had a great deal of suffering in her life, and yet maintained a profound joy in the Lord. On the inside front cover she wrote, “I delight in you my sweet, sweet sister! I pray the King of the Universe will use us together to bring Him great glory!” There was something so compelling about her love for Christ and for others. I wanted to know everything she knew so that I could enjoy that same love. I read every book she ever gave me, and this was one of them.
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THE PENNY, A Novel
Authors, Joyce Meyer and Deborah Bedford
Reviewer, Mary Beth Palmer
I found this book at the WSEFC library and am delighted to share with you what I've learned.
The Authors… Joyce Meyer and Deborah Bedford. First, I’d probably read any Joyce Meyer book. I’m sure not everyone feels this way, especially my husband. You either love or hate Joyce Meyers’ books and materials. But allow me to share a secret that changed that for my husband. While on a trip together, I decided to read a novel by Joyce Meyer rather than listen to her CDs because, well, with a voice like hers, it would probably grate on my nerves. So what did I do? Yes, I read the entire book aloud to my husband. He usually likes the sound of my voice (I hope) and besides, we’re in the car, and he was kind of trapped (don’t tell me you’ve never done that!). And the result? I loved the book, and my husband is now a Meyer fan.
The second reason I picked-up The Penny was the title. It made me think of a "penny richer, penniless, a penny toss (heads or tails), penny candy and a penny bank" or was that a "piggy bank.?" Oh well, the title and the author made me pick up this book and take it home. So here’s my review of The Penny. |
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Face of Betrayal
Author, Lis Wiehl with April Henry
Reviewed by Sally Steele
From Amazon.com: Take hold of this sizzling political thriller, the first in a series by Lis Wiehl, legal analyst and commentator for the Fox News Channel, and April Henry, bestseller author and mystery novelist. The plot centers on seventeen-year-old Senate page Katie Converse who mysteriously disappears while walking her dog. Reporter Cassidy Shaw is the first to break the story. The resulting media firestorm quickly ensnares Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce and FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges. The three unique women are life-long friends who call themselves The Triple Threat--a nickname derived from their favorite dessert and their uncanny ability to crack cases via their three positions of power.
Wiehl's expertise in law, politics, and criminal investigation merges with April Henry's narrative genius to create a gripping mystery filled with rich characters, real danger, and a shocking yet satisfying final twist.
From Sally: I’d give this book three of four stars. The fact that three very different ladies with unrelated careers could come together and not only form a good friendship, but also use their resources to fight crime, I think is what gives this book a different twist from your average mystery.
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