Reviews by Steven Martins
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gods at war
On 4/4 Steven Martins wrote: The author who brought you Not a Fan has now hit bookstores running with his new release Gods at War. It grips the heart, pulls the reader in, and doesn’t let go of your attention until you’re convicted to tears. This wonderful masterpiece unveils the human condition in a depth not often seen by ... Book Review: "Gods at War" by Kyle Idleman
Live Second
On 2/21 Steven Martins wrote: Have you seen the "I Am Second" videos? Have you at least read the book? It's actually quite breath-taking, seeing all the glimpses of God's grace in the lives of broken people. But now, they've taken it a step further. They have now brought you "Live Second: 365 Ways to Make Jesus First", a beautiful ... Book Review: Live Second
Jesus
On 12/25 Steven Martins wrote: Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola have written a masterpiece in Jesus: A Theography, combining both theology and history, we see the story of Jesus like never before. Most Christians are accustomed to reading bits and pieces of Jesus’ life and ministry, whether it’s Old Testament references, or the different ... Book Review - LOVED IT!
Lifted by Angels
On 10/13 Steven Martins wrote: I know of very few books that focus particularly on angelic beings, their roles within the kingdom of God and our understanding of them in our physical reality. Joel J. Millar attempts to address these areas lacking in knowledge and resources by introducing angelic beings to the contemporary Christian ... Book Review: “Lifted by Angels” by Joel Millar
Miraculous
On 9/28 Steven Martins wrote: If you’re interested in a fascinating history of signs, wonders and miracles, consider reading Belmonte’s “Miraculous”. As you can imagine, given the countless miracles and wonders that have taken place unto today, it is impossible to document and survey every single event in history and compile ... Book Review: "Miraculous" by Kevin Belmonte
Wisdom Meets Passion
On 9/13 Steven Martins wrote: When you take a look at both generations, the older and the younger, you realize there is a vast difference between the two. The older generation, passing us the baton, relied heavily on wisdom, while the younger generation relied solely on passion. Personally I’ve witnessed this to be true, so I came ... Book Review: “Wisdom Meets Passion” by D. Miller & J. Angaza
Dreams and Visions
On 8/31 Steven Martins wrote: Personally speaking, I have both read and heard that Islam is a peaceful religion. However, I have always been skeptical about its peacefulness considering the events of 9/11. Those who have argued that they were the actions of a few handful of extremists may have a point. However, the stories streaming ... Book Review: Dreams And Visions by Tom Doyle
The Searchers
On 8/13 Steven Martins wrote: If you enjoy philosophy, literary critiques, and insightful readings of overcoming doubt, then you may enjoy Joseph Loconte’s recent book “The Searchers: A Quest for Faith in the Valley of Doubt”. I say “may enjoy” because it was a book that I “half-enjoyed”, mainly because I found the ... “The Searchers” by Joseph Loconte – Book Review
One Big Thing
On 7/17 Steven Martins wrote: Ever wondered what you were born to do? Phil Cooke doesn't claim to know the answer, but he does know what it involves. Phil Cooke is an international filmmaker, media producer and speaker, but most importantly, he's a Bible-believing Christian. He knows that only God can answer the question of purpose ... “One Big Thing” by Phil Cooke – Book Review
Mondays with My Old Pastor
On 6/14 Steven Martins wrote: When you're working in the ministry, you're likely to find yourself in some pretty difficult places. Whether it's exhaustion, depression, confusion, or other things, there's always something that comes up. In the book 'Mondays with My Old Pastor', Jose Navajo brings readers through his journey of discovery ... Mondays with My Old Pastor' by Jose Luis Navajo ' Book Review
A Shot of Faith (to the Head)
On 5/8 Steven Martins wrote: Mitch Stokes has given a one-two punch to the New Age Atheists through his book 'A Shot of Faith to the Head'. The PhD in Philosophy has really shown its colours in his colourful and artistic defense of the Christian faith and his exposure of overwhelming flaws in the atheistic framework. Covering the ... “A Shot of Faith to the Head” by Mitch Stokes – Book Review
1,000 Days
On 3/20 Steven Martins wrote: Have you ever received a book with scepticism and intrigue? I was originally excited to receive Jonathan Falwell’s book “The Ministry of Christ – 1000 Days” however I discovered the read to be dull and incredibly lethargic. Although I cannot question the orthodox view of the author, I do question ... “The Ministry of Christ - 1000 Days” by Falwell - Book Review
I Am Second
On 1/23 Steven Martins wrote: How many of you have already watched the “I Am Second” video series on Youtube? I’ve watched a few, and I’ve been impacted by what I’ve watched, but I never would have thought that a book bearing the same name would have been released with some grueling life changing stories. Doug Bender & ... Book Review – “I Am Second” by Doug Bender & Dave Sterrett
Tyndale
On 1/3 Steven Martins wrote: I fell in love with this book the moment I started reading the Introduction, it's written in a very eloquent perspective, incorporating a lot of history of not only Tyndale but of others around him as well. It must however be understood that not many sources survive in order to retell the story of Tyndale's ... 'Tyndale - The Man Who Gave God an English Voice' by David Teems
No Wonder They Call Him the Savior
On 12/12 Steven Martins wrote: I haven’t always been a fan of Max Lucado’s books, yet No Wonder They Call Him Savior seemed to have captivated my heart the very moment I read it. Normally I’m not gripped by Lucado’s writing style, it’s very easy for me to lose focus when reading his books, but this book was written in a ... Book Review – “No Wonder They Call Him Savior” by Max Lucado
Close Enough to Hear God Breathe
On 11/29 Steven Martins wrote: There comes a time when reading a few good books that you come across a bad apple, despite the expectations of a good read. Just as eagerly as I am to recommend a book, so I am in discouraging readers from a book. Greg Paul, the author of Close Enough to Hear God Breathe, uses a variety of family experiences ... Book Review - 'Close Enough to Hear God Breathe' by Greg Paul
Nearing Home
On 11/27 Steven Martins wrote: Look back into the history of Christianity, you’ll find one of the heroes of the Christian faith still living today. He once sought to be a professional baseball player, to hit a home-run and run the bases, yet God had different plans for him. Nearing Home is a memoir and a monument of Billy Graham ... Nearing Home - Life, Faith, and Finishing Well
The Book of Man
On 11/3 Steven Martins wrote: We live in a society dominated by a vast array of media influences. Over time it has eroded godly principles and values that once existed within our culture and robbed both men and women alike of their true identities. Thanks to the power of worldly entertainment we've seen the compromise of Christian ... Book of Man - Surpassing Expectations