I'm not a big fan of sequels, but this one is well worth the read. What Difference Do it Make? is a follow up to Same Kind of Different as Me, the touching tale of Debbie and Ron Hall and Denver Moore. I read the book mainly because I loved Same Kind of Different as Me so much. I was hoping for more insight into homelessness and friendship. What I found in was inspiration to make a difference. Read more »

Marriage has long been fertile ground for comedic material. In Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage, Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey dig up plenty to laugh about. The book is sprinkled with stories, lists and even practical marriage advice. Features such as The Book of Blame, The Ten Commandments of Marriage and The Anniversary Gift Chart are certain to get laughs from anyone familiar with marital challenges.

Each chapter covers a different marriage related topic and reminds the reader that marriage requires flexibility and understanding by both partners. The book ends with a sobering testimony of the challenge Rick and his wife Sherry recently faced with the death of their youngest child. In contrast to the earlier humor it Read more »

Your Own Jesus contains a timely message for Christians today. In the book Mark Hall addresses our tendency to replace "serving Him" or "worshiping Him" for truly knowing Him. No more relying on the faith of others, it's time for us to have our own relationship with Christ - Your Own Jesus. The book, while written in a very non-confrontational style, is a challenge to get real and grow up in our faith. At times Read more »

Devotional Bibles do not usually impress me. Too often Christians spend more time reading about the Bible than actually reading it. I am as guilty of this as anyone and so I usually do not pay much attention to devotional Bibles. I didn't really expect “God's Little Princess Devotional Bible” to be much different, but, having a 7 year old princess of my own, I felt compelled to check it out. Read more »

Every once in a while you will find a book that inspires you. At other times will find a book that challenges you. Even more rarely, you will find a book that spurs you to action. The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns is all three of those books. The book does a good job of telling the story of CEO Richard Stearns' call to service while at the same time painting a clear picture of the social issues facing our world today.

I have been inspired by books before. Through Gates of Splendor was one such book, as was Three Cups of Tea. These books leave you amazed with what the life of one person can accomplish. Inspiration is important when our lives get stuck in a routine and we are lulled to sleep by the daily grind. In the case of The Hole in Our Gospel, inspiration is important when we have been lulled to complacency by our blessings. Read more »