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This was an amazing book to read. The topics that Max covers in this book will touch each reader in a profound way. He shares scripture and other biblical truths to help us deal with fear.
Max also brings in not only his own experiences with fear, but the many fears we deal with on a daily basis. Are you a parent? If so, he talks about our fears of not being able to protect our kids. Do you fear that God may not be real? He takes that topic head on. Are you concerned about what's happening to our Earth? Max discusses that in his chapter of "Fear of Global Calamity".
I would highly suggest having some sort of writing instrument nearby anytime you start reading this book. You will constantly wanting to be underlining what you're reading.
This book is great for small groups and with the discussion questions at the end of the book, you are sure to get a lot out of "Fearless"!
Tina Ann Forkner's debut novel is a book that brings the reader to a place to reflect on their own family history. The journey of Lucy and Kitty is one that will pull on your heart strings the whole way through.
Tina paints a vivid picture of the CA wine country. There we are introduced immediately to the loss of Lucy's mother, Ruby. Their relationship is so rich and precious. Lucy is left in the care of her grandmother whom she refers to as Kitty. Kitty's goal is to keep Lucy away from not only her past, but Ruby's past as well. As Lucy matures and enters college, her desire to learn more about her past becomes an obsession.
It becomes a battle of the wills between Kitty and Lucy. Circumstances begin to happen which continue to encourage Lucy on her journey. You can see the Lord's hand moving throughout and know He's drawing her into a relationship with him as well.
In the end, Tina's character's will have you reflecting on your own life. Are there secrets that you've kept that have bound you more than set you free? Are there things you could still change for the positive if things haven't gone so smoothly? In the end, this journey wasn't just for Lucy, it was one for me as well.
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Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear by Max Lucado
bigguysmama, September 20, 2009
This was an amazing book to read. The topics that Max covers in this book will touch each reader in a profound way. He shares scripture and other biblical truths to help us deal with fear.Max also brings in not only his own experiences with fear, but the many fears we deal with on a daily basis. Are you a parent? If so, he talks about our fears of not being able to protect our kids. Do you fear that God may not be real? He takes that topic head on. Are you concerned about what's happening to our Earth? Max discusses that in his chapter of "Fear of Global Calamity".
I would highly suggest having some sort of writing instrument nearby anytime you start reading this book. You will constantly wanting to be underlining what you're reading.
This book is great for small groups and with the discussion questions at the end of the book, you are sure to get a lot out of "Fearless"!
Ruby among Us: A Novel by Tina Ann Forkner
bigguysmama, July 18, 2009
Tina Ann Forkner's debut novel is a book that brings the reader to a place to reflect on their own family history. The journey of Lucy and Kitty is one that will pull on your heart strings the whole way through.Tina paints a vivid picture of the CA wine country. There we are introduced immediately to the loss of Lucy's mother, Ruby. Their relationship is so rich and precious. Lucy is left in the care of her grandmother whom she refers to as Kitty. Kitty's goal is to keep Lucy away from not only her past, but Ruby's past as well. As Lucy matures and enters college, her desire to learn more about her past becomes an obsession.
It becomes a battle of the wills between Kitty and Lucy. Circumstances begin to happen which continue to encourage Lucy on her journey. You can see the Lord's hand moving throughout and know He's drawing her into a relationship with him as well.
In the end, Tina's character's will have you reflecting on your own life. Are there secrets that you've kept that have bound you more than set you free? Are there things you could still change for the positive if things haven't gone so smoothly? In the end, this journey wasn't just for Lucy, it was one for me as well.
(3 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)