Bold As Love by Bob Roberts, Jr

Bob Roberts is breaking ground and making a way for us to follow. I would drive past mosques in my city, and think about stopping. How would I be received? What would I say? He gives a bold, loving example that neither compromises faith in Jesus nor alienates those who don't believe.

I was encouraged and honestly relieved to see him differentiate between interfaith and multifaith.  He doesn't water down his beliefs in Christ and he shares them boldly.  He acknowledges that we disagree with the Islam faith, but that we are still called to love one another.  He develops close friendships with Muslims, and is able to share out of that place of relationship.

As our world becomes more and more integrated - Muslims living next door to Christians, etc, we need tools and a game plan to reach out to them with the love of Jesus. Bob Roberts gives both vision and practical equipping to take those steps. And he shares in a way that makes me eager to do it!

I received a free copy of this book from Thomas Nelson/Handlebar Marketing in exchange for my honest review.

Spirit Wars by Kris Vallotton

If you want to grow in your understanding of the Kingdom, and spiritual warfare, Spirit Wars is a great read!  Kris Vallotton writes as a man with personal experience, having encountered warfare both in his own personal family life, and as a minister of the gospel.  His teaching is insightful, and his stories help illustrate his points and bring understanding and application for the reader.

I especially enjoyed the section on discernment.  I had never really understood how discernment works, and didn't think I had any!  After his explanation, I am learning how to exercise discernment too!

Highly recommended!

I received a free copy of this book from Chosen Books in exchange for my review.  All opinions are my own.

Faith And Other Flat Tires Book Review

I loved Andrea's honesty and transparency.  For someone struggling with their faith, Faith And Other Flat Tires could be an encouraging read, if only in knowing that they are not alone in their struggle.  I found my heart grieved through much of her story, as she searched for answers.   I love how she carefully honors both her upbringing and the church, even while she wrestles with her own journey.  

Andrea's experiences are mainly limited to understanding things with her mind.  I wish that she had had more experiences with the person of Jesus and encounters with God Himself.  My faith is based on combination of understanding things with my mind, but ultimately trusting who Jesus is and His love for us when I can't understand.  I've experienced enough of His loving touch in and through my life, as well as dynamic power encounters, to know that His heart aches when we have trouble seeing Him for who He really is.  

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my review.  My opinions are my own.