Reviews by Daryl Neipp
Empty Promises
On 4/11 Daryl Neipp wrote: Empty Promises By: Pete Wilson I was first introduced to Pete Wilson’s writings with his first book, Plan B, which I thoroughly enjoyed. So I was very excited to see his second release, Empty Promises, and held out great hope for another winner, particularly when I noticed a high number of endorsements. ... Ironic Title
By Faith, Not By Sight
On 3/28 Daryl Neipp wrote: By Faith, Not By Sight By: Scott MacIntyre The subtitle of this book reads: “The Inspirational Story of a Blind Prodigy, a Life-Threatening Illness, & an Unexpected Gift.” That subtitle purely captures the essence of this book. It is the amazing story of a young man who endured the types of hardships ... Inspiring
1,000 Days
On 3/7 Daryl Neipp wrote: This new book by Jonathan Falwell is meant to be an introduction to the life and ministry of Jesus. However, it isn’t written like a history book or even an apologetic. Rather, the emphasis is towards the reader: What does Jesus mean for you? Overall, the book is a bit vanilla with nothing really standing ... 1000 Days
I Am a Follower
On 1/15 Daryl Neipp wrote: Leonard Sweet provided an interesting perspective on discipleship in this book. He asserts that while almost everybody emphasizes leadership, Jesus was looking instead for followers. This initial observation, however, was by far the best part of the book. Sweet is known for taking a concept, turning ... Not His Best!
Stuck DVD-Based Study
On 10/21 Daryl Neipp wrote: This small group DVD-based study for women is quite good. Often these studies come about from a book and they don’t always translate well into a small group environment. This study, however, looks like it was designed specifically for small groups and therefore takes into consideration the relational ... Stuck: A DVD-based Study for Women
Don't Check Your Brains at the Door
On 7/21 Daryl Neipp wrote: This book has been around a little while and the updated/revised edition states that more than 250,000 copies have been sold. Josh McDowell is a fairly well known apologist (one who defends their faith), so I expected this book to run in that vein, yet tailored for teenagers. Therefore the book tackles ... A Mixed Review
It Couldn't Just Happen
On 7/13 Daryl Neipp wrote: This book is written from the creationist perspective and geared toward children eight years old and up. Richards is an established author of over 100 books and he has a remarkable grasp on what language would best fit this age group. While many books in this category bash opposing viewpoints and simply ... A Creationist Perspective
Max On Life
On 4/18 Daryl Neipp wrote: Max on Life is written from the perspective of a seasoned pastor who over the years has received many of the same kinds of questions across his desk. And because these are questions that are generally common to all people, it is the type of book that many will like to have on their shelf for reference. ... Appropriately Titled...
The Beginning Reader's Bible
On 1/31 Daryl Neipp wrote: There are such a wide variety of children’s Bibles available today that it is often difficult to sift through and find what sets each apart. If you’re like me, one of the first things you notice is the artwork. Secondly, you take a look at what stories are included. Third, you consider the age appropriateness ... Beginning Reader's Bible
A Leader's Heart
On 9/23 Daryl Neipp wrote: If you are a fan of Maxwell, you’ll like this daily devotional book. There isn’t anything new here but it will allow you to review things you probably haven’t read in a while and need to revisit. Along with a leadership principle, each day provides a related verse of Scripture and a question ... A Leader's Heart
Outlive Your Life
On 9/14 Daryl Neipp wrote: Lucado follows his traditional inspirational format with a book about generosity utilizing his unique skill of making you feel like you’re just sitting down at a dinner table for conversation. The style of this book is much more reminiscent of his earlier work entitled “In the Grip of Grace” in ... Outlive Your Life
The Boy Who Changed the World
On 9/7 Daryl Neipp wrote: This is an adaptation of The Butterfly Effect made specifically for children. Initially, my first impression was not great as I just don’t care for the illustrations and graphics. Having said that, the content of the book is wonderful and provides parents a wonderful teaching moment with their children. ... The Boy Who Changed the World
The Butterfly Effect
On 9/7 Daryl Neipp wrote: This is a great gift or coffee table book which I highly recommend. Though short, the stories are outstanding and extremely inspirational. The author has a way of showing how an ordinary event ends up having extraordinary repercussions. The conclusion: that we each have great meaning and purpose and ... The Butterfly Effect
The Heavens Proclaim His Glory
On 8/31 Daryl Neipp wrote: I wanted to love this book but for some reason it fell flat for me. I’ve heard both Louie Giglio and Francis Chan speak on the topic while providing stunning video pictures of space through the lens of the Hubble telescope so I expected this to be a fabulous resource. There is some good information ... The Heavens Proclaim His Glory
The Right to Lead
On 5/5 Daryl Neipp wrote: As expected, this is basically a book full of stories and quotes from Maxwell's other books. As a result, the information is a bit of a hodge-podge with no real cohesion. Having said that, I think this is meant more as a gift book in which case I think it probably accomplishes its purpose. This would ... The Right to Lead
Plan B
On 5/3 Daryl Neipp wrote: This is a super book which I anticipate will sell very well because it helps answer the tough questions every person has about life not turning out the way they expected. The author's writing style is so down to earth and easy to follow which makes it the perfect book to be able to hand off to someone ... Plan B
Friendship for Grown-Ups
On 4/21 Daryl Neipp wrote: If you grew up watching "The Facts of Life" then you can understand why Lisa Whelchel suffers from an identity crisis. No matter where she goes or what she does, she'll always be seen through the eyes of Blair. And while there were perks to being in the business, Lisa also learned to form a protective ... Friendship for Grown-ups
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
On 3/16 Daryl Neipp wrote: I always look forward to a new John Maxwell book - and I emphasize the word new. The author or publisher or both seem to put out a myriad of redundant editions which I guess I can't really blame them for wanting to get as much mileage out of each tool as they possibly can. However, because of this ... Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
66 Love Letters
On 2/12 Daryl Neipp wrote: I consider myself a pretty big fan of Larry Crabb's writings so I was pretty excited about his new book. However, it didn't take very long to realize that this is a departure from his normal style. The book isn't without some merit but it doesn't contain the intellectual wrestling challenges I've come ... 66 Love Letters