Renewal

This book was an eye opener for me, even after graduating from F.I.R.E. (Dr Brown's school). In the past I had a bad attitude toward the church, as it is right now. But in this book Dr Brown shows that having an attitude isn't going to help anything. We must love each other, this is what the church is about. But instead the American church has turned into a bunch of backbiters, complainers and gossipers, just what Paul warned us not to become in the New Testament. We need a revolution in the church!!!

Mrs. Fish offers a gentle and warm apologetic for what has now been termed the "Toronto Blessing." She gives the story of her small church and how God sovereignly touched the lives of people in it. These stories show the fruit of what God is doing through this latest outpouring of His Spirit, and how God touched a small, dry church in a small, dry town. The book has given me a new hope for what God will do in His church, and I highly recommend this book to anyone who is praying for revival.

This collection of messages complied by James L. Snyder on A.W. Tozer's theme of "Rut, Rot, or Revial: The Problem of Change and Breaking Out of the Status Quo", is a challenge to all Christians. Tozer presents to us the present condition of the church universal even though it was written more than 35 years ago. The message within this book is timeless as Tozer uses a wide variety scripture to support the decayed portion of the church. Tozer challenges all of us who label ourselves as Christian to wake up from our long sleep, or rut as he called it and press on to the higher calling of God. He makes it clear that change is the most difficult thing a church does and it comes at a price. He also shares the importance of the individual in the body of Christ and change is dependent on all the individuals changing so the church can change. The book flows well considering it is a compilation of sermons preached on this specific topic. If there is a downside, it would be some of the illustrations are outdated. Keeping in mind the messages were given back in the early 60s and it is sometimes hard for the modern reader to get the point. However, it is excellent reading for any Christian who wishes to deepen their spiritual life

Incredible telling of how thoughtless people, especially those in government, constantly seek to destroy beauty simplely because they can't be bothered to make the effort to understand anything more complex than a pet rock. This time the target is the historic beauty of Bath, England. I currently have a front row seat to the sack of Savannah, Georgia by the ignorant and the self-absorbed. Just more proof that if we don't learn history's lessons we are doomed to the whims of the clever and the determined. The pictures are fantastic!

This is a fascinating and entertaining account of the successes and failures of local conservation and historic preservation groups over a period of almost a century. The photographs and names in the footnotes brought back many memories, but showed me how little attention I had paid to what was happening in the historic town I grew up in. Highly recommended to any one who has ever been to San Antonio, also those who are facing conservation battles in their own locale.

Deep spiritual content with great personal application. God spoke to my heart!

I reccomend this book for anyone; New Yorker or not, who is interested in the current trends in this economy, including the selling of our nation's great art and humanity to pave the way for malls. A thrilling story with wonderful research, not to mention well-written by an intelligent person who I admire most for telling the truth.

Peace Be With You, Brett Somers

Magnificent liturgies on many subjects. New hymn texts to familiar hymn tunes will liberate and move individuals and congregations! All people interested in justice, peace, and healing must have this brilliant collection.

I read this book after my 17 year marriage failed. If only I read this book before the divorce my marriage might have been saved! Dr. Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop give some biblical-based insight on how to avoid and resolve lifes problems and issues. Most relationship problems indicate a deeper spiritual problem. I believe this book has helped me become more in-tune with God's will for my life. You will not regret reading this book.

This book was very interesting in that it gave a very clear, biblical perspective regarding the issue of apostacy in the church. It went into detail regarding the wheat/tares and practical suggestions for staying focused on Christ in these very trying times. A must read for any dissatisfied church member!