Review: Mercies of a Covenant God, an Account of Some of the Lord’S Dealings in Providence and Grace with John Warburton. Together with an Account of the Author’S Last Days
Mercies of a Covenant God, an Account of Some of the Lord’S Dealings in Providence and Grace with John Warburton. Together with an Account of the Author’S Last Days by John Warburton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
John Warburton was a poor weaver who became a Christian and was called into the Gospel ministry. He lived contemporary with such giants as Gadsby and Huntington. This is a personal account of the wonderful works of God in the life John Warburton. Pastor’s will be surprised at how often they can identify with Warburton in his trials and all will benefit from reading it. I have read this book a few times and most recently we did it as a family read-aloud. I highly recommend it.
Review: Leepike Ridge
Leepike Ridge by N.D. Wilson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wilson’s first with Random House and a really fun read. This is a great story, told well, that will interest young and old. We did this as a family read-aloud and had a lot of fun with it. I recommend it.
Review: These Strange Ashes
These Strange Ashes by Elisabeth Elliot
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I don’t think this is the Elisabeth Elliot book to start with. If you are already familiar with some of her story, you appreciate this much more. This is the account of her days among the Colorado Indians before she married Jim Elliot and before the account in "Through Gates of Splendor."
I love how she captures the everyday things in the cultures she lives in. She presents an honest look at life, including some of her frustrations and disappointments. We did this as a family read-aloud and everyone loved it. I recommend it.
Review: How to Do What You Want to Do: The Art of Self-Discipline
How to Do What You Want to Do: The Art of Self-Discipline by Paul A. Hauck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Just plain common sense. Though, I suppose, it is not quite as common as it ought to be. Nevertheless, this book is understandable straight talk about getting things done. It is particularly helpful to those who have problems with perfectionism. If you are so worried about doing things perfectly and completely that you end up not doing them at all, Hauck has some words for you. I am reminded of what G. K. Chesterton said, "If a thing’s worth doing, it is worth doing badly." I realize the application here takes him out of context, which is the way most people use, or misuse, this quote.
I picked up several pointers and I am glad to have read it. I recommend it.
Review: Peace Child
Peace Child by Don Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Missionary biography and powerful story. The title comes a cultural practice within tribes in Papua New Guinea that provides a redemptive analogy to communicate the Gospel to these people. Missionary biographies open our minds to different times, places, and peoples. This is a good thing for Christians in particular who are to be concerned about the Glory of God to the uttermost parts of the earth.
We did this as a family read-aloud. Missionary biographies form a crucial part of our family reading. I recommend this book and that parents use discernment in whatever filtering might be necessary and appropriate for your family.
