Reviews by Jimmie L
Storm Warning
On 6/29 Jimmie L wrote: Even books that I strongly disagree with can be filled with poetic language or unique ideas that capture my thoughts. Storm Warning wasn’t offensive; nothing made me want to scream out, “What heresy!” But then again, nothing made me want to underline a passage, re-read it, and savor it. I guess ... A Bland and Scattered Presentation of Revelation
Jesus Manifesto
On 6/1 Jimmie L wrote: The subtitle of Jesus Manifesto sums up the purpose of the book well: Restoring the Supremacy and Sovereignty of Jesus Christ. This book is about Jesus and how He is the center of Christianity. Although that premise may result in a hearty, "Duh!" from many of us, this book does a great job of explaining ... A Refocus on Christ
The Voice of Psalms
On 3/30 Jimmie L wrote: I don't know anything more about the emergent church after reading The Voice of Psalms, but I really, really like this book! It's a beautiful translation of one of my favorite books of the Bible. In fact, I won't even say that I read it. Instead, I savored it. And I am still savoring it. The wording ... Savoring the Psalms Anew
Where is God?
On 2/8 Jimmie L wrote: Where is God? discusses a topic that resonates with every human - why do we suffer and what is God's place in that suffering? I really appreciated the compassionate and honest tone of the book. Townsend addresses head-on the tendency to question God and to doubt God in the face of trials. The book is ... A Quick Read on Pain and Suffering
The Sacred Meal
On 12/16 Jimmie L wrote: The Sacred Meal By Nora Gallagher is an odd look at the Lord’s Supper. The traditional and Biblical meaning of the Eucharist -- Jesus’ sacrifice on a cross to pay the penalty of man’s sins-- is sorely neglected. Instead Gallagher sees the Lord’s Supper as a humbling method God uses to thrust ... Book Review: The Sacred Meal by Nora Gallagher
Take Your Best Shot
On 11/8 Jimmie L wrote: Austin Gutwein says, “If AIDS is contagious and brings death, shouldn’t hope be contagious and bring life?” Take Your Best Shot is a message of Christian hope, that anyone can use his passion to help others. It all starts with nine year old Austin’s watching a World Vision video that pricks ... Book Review: Take Your Best Shot by Austin Gutwein