Fearless by Max Lucado - Review

Today is the day that Fearless is unleashed - this new timeless book from Max Lucado does what most of his books do - cuts straight to the heart of the matter.

We all have fears, I know I likely have more than most, but we are told countless times by Jesus himself to 'fear not'. This refreshing read tackles current situations one by one. From the economy to the nightly news, we all worry about where we as a person, family, city, state, nation and world are headed. I'm reminded of everytime growing up my mom used the old phrase - "to heck in a handbasket" - and sometimes that's just how we feel.

I liked this book most because in classic Lucado style, he talks direct to the reader. Backing up his premises on sound doctrine with subtle nuances of humor and lots of wisdom, Max has another home run with this one. You will certainly see this book used for Bible studies and small groups for years to come. Including my home church starting later this month.

The Noticer by Andy Andrews - Book Review

Sometimes, when we are at our lowest, the last thing we want is for someone to notice us. We just want to hide and blend in.

The Noticer, set in a small Gulf Coast beach community, casts an array of locals as they interact with “Jones” who notices when they are each in one of these personal low places. As he shows them his ‘perspective’ on their situations, they start to see the world as full of possibilities and hope again.

This short novel is definitely a must read. Without being ‘spiritual’ by words, it cuts deep to the spirit that is within each of us. Seeing our lives in the books situations, from helplessness to divorce to workplace challenges, helps to direct a new perspective that I, personally, sometimes have a hard time reaching. The interactions amongst the community and “Jones” chronicle how to find the best in situations, and most importantly, when to look inward for the outward change we don’t even realize that we need most.

We’ve all been in low places in our lives and wondered why we are even still here, this book goes into the very details of why – and the potential change that we can make in this world.

The cover caption sums it up so well –

The Noticer ‘Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective.’

More regular

To all you bloggers who are more regular than I am - any tips you can share? I need to get on top of this... I am hoping to do some Christian book reviews here as well as share other useful information. Now, just to find more time (or spend my time mo' bettah').

Monday smiles to all!