Reviews by Mark Karris
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Max On Life
On 4/18 Mark Karris wrote: Book Review Did you ever wish you could have a bird’s eye view of an epic no-holds barred sit-down and candid conversation with Max Lucado? Well, now you can. Max Lucado is one of the most passionate, respected, creative, and prolific Christian author and teacher of our time. Max On Life is a book ... Max On Life: Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions by Max Lucado
The Story of the Bible
On 4/13 Mark Karris wrote: I am going to be honest. When I saw that it was another book on the history of the Bible, I cringed. There are so many books about the bible and its translation etc., that I thought, “What could this book have to offer that others do not?” Wow, was I wrong. Larry Stone’s The Story of ... The Story of The Bible: The Fascinating History of its Writing, Translation & Effect on Civilization by Larry Stone
Sabbath
On 2/20 Mark Karris wrote: Book Review Christians are not exempt from the wild and fierce rapids of our busy, hustle and bustle culture that seems to leave our souls drained of desire, passion, and vibrancy. The Sabbath is a biblical antidote to the above dilemma. Dan Allender offers his remarkable and fresh take on the Sabbath ... Sabbath by Dan b. Allender
The Gospel According to Jesus
On 11/8 Mark Karris wrote: Book ReviewChris Seay has written a superb and insightful book that asks us to reflect deeply on what it means to be a Christian in our current postmodern milieu and what the gospel means amidst the diversity of theologies that come from the various megaphones that surround us. In this book Chris Seay, ... The Gospel According To Jesus: A Faith that Restores All Things by Chris Seay
Outlive Your Life
On 9/10 Mark Karris wrote: Book ReviewWhat happens when Max Lucado gets in on the social justice bandwagon? The answer is: A blessing for the rest of us. Max Lucado has done it again with an epic, artistic and creative masterpiece ushering in the liberative truth of how God summons us to, “Out Live” our lives to make a Divine ... Out Live Your Life: You Were Made To Make A Difference by Max Lucado
The Butterfly Effect
On 9/7 Mark Karris wrote: Book ReviewThe Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters is a small, wonderfully written and colorful book that reminds us of the power of choice and our interconnectedness with the world around us. Andrew’s asks the questions: Do I make a difference? When I move… when I act… when I do something… ... The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters by Andy Andrews
Captured by Grace (Trade Paper)
On 8/25 Mark Karris wrote: This book is about the greatest gift that the human heart can experience and that is “GRACE.” Dr. David Jeremiah does a superb job capturing the essence of grace in the lives of Paul and the once slave trader John Newton. Dr. Jeremiah has a wonderful gift of teaching and aptly uses stories and metaphors ... Captured By Grace: No One Is Beyond The Reach of A Loving God by Dr. David Jeremiah
Beyond Opinion
On 7/9 Mark Karris wrote: Beyond Opinion: Living the Faith We Defend by Ravi ZachariasAre you a Christian who loves heady books that encourage you, bring you up to date about the many intellectual and cultural issues that are obstacles to people coming to Christ and have a deep affinity for apologetics? Then this book is for ... "Beyond Opinion: Living the Faith We Defend" by Ravi Zacharias
You Can Be Everything God Wants You To Be
On 6/25 Mark Karris wrote: Does anyone feel stuck in the rat race of life? Do you feel if you stay at your job for another day you will be taken over with depression? Do you feel like you are going away to college not having any idea what you really want to do in life? Well Max Lucado’s book, “You Can Be Everything God Wants ... "You Can Be Everything God Wants You To Be" by Max Lucado