Category: Book Reviews
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Real … Are you known as a Jesus follower?
Jamie Snyder challenges the reader with this question: “If Sunday didn’t exist, would anyone know you were a follower of Jesus?” The early church turned the world upside down. Communities knew who the Christians were, and the church grew rapidly. Snyder describes the characteristics of a 24/7 Christian as possessing: Unbridled generosity Daring courage Rebellious…
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Letting go for transforming power
Traditions, religion, legalism, and Satan have the potential to limit the transforming power of God. Dr. Sandie Freed urges her readers to let go of their limitations and rest in the grace of God. In other words, complete surrender. She writes: “Religion needs to die. Let’s not look any longer for rules we must try…
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The Sheep Walker’s Daughter … A reflection upon choices
Loss, secrets, history, meaning, and spirituality. The Sheep Walker’s Daughter intertwines Basque history, the landscape of Northern and Central California, and the Basque region of Spain. Sydney Avey weaves gold and silver threads of mothers and daughters into a family tree, a tapestry of the Tree of Life. Dee seemed to be on auto-pilot until…
