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Burden of Proof
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Davis Bunn
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, November 02, 2020
Knowing what you know now, would you go back in time and relive a specific event if you could change things for the better? What would you do if you were given a second chance, but with the tools and information to change the outcome? These are the questions that lie behind Davis Bunn’s latest novel, Burden of Proof. Ethan Barrett is a fifty-five-year-old surfer who is dying of cancer. For the past thirty-five years, he has mourned the loss of his brother, Adrian, who was murdered on the courthouse steps in Jacksonville, Florida. No one was ever caught or convicted for the killing and the unsolved case led to Ethan being disconnected from not only his family, but life and purpose as well. The book is well written and draws you into the story from page one. Granted, you have to set aside some ideas of science and reality since it is a novel of fantasy. That being said, the plot is plausible and entertaining. The author provides an accurate portrayal of those who struggle with grief and past failures and what they need to do to find healing and move forward. While not overtly Christian or preachy, the book contains a minor character who encourages Ethan to live with a focus on eternity in order to live a meaningful life. Disclosure: I received this book free from Baker Books through the Baker Books Bloggers program. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review.
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Welcoming the Future Church How to Reach Teach & Engage Young Adults
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Jonathan Pokluda, Luke Friesen
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, March 12, 2020
Ministering to young adults is a challenge for many churches. While some do it well, others need help and encouragement. Jonathan “JP” Pokluda has written a helpful book aimed at providing proven principles and practices that will help churches attract and retain younger generations. The authors have divided the book into three sections—Teach, Engage, and Deploy. The chapter titles are fairly self-explanatory. In the section on Teach, the authors suggest pastors should Be Real, Teach the Whole Truth, and Get Good Feedback. In the section on Engage, they say we should Hold Traditions Loosely, Under-Promise and Over-Deliver, and Define a Path Forward. In the third section, Deploy, the authors suggest churches should Find Leaders, Call Them to Greatness, Give the Ministry Away, Create Unique Shared Experiences, and Remember the Vision. On the one hand, the principles and ideas are practical and helpful. On the other hand, they are not unique to ministering to young adults. They can and should be implemented with ministry to any age group. They are basic principles that should be part of a pastor’s philosophy of ministry. Disclosure: I received this book free from Baker Books through the Baker Books Bloggers program. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review.
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