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Your Attitude of Gratitude: Develop Simple Gratitude Skills for Better Living by Paul David

by DRichardFerguson | Jul 15, 2020 | Book Reviews Nonfiction

My rating: 1 of 5 stars The author presented this book to me as a Christian book, so, regretfully, I listed it in the free Christian books section of my newsletter. I admit I did not make it very far into the book. The definition of gratitude on page 1 of the...

The Glory of Christ by John Owen

by DRichardFerguson | Jul 6, 2020 | Book Reviews Nonfiction

My rating: 4 of 5 stars John Own is considered by many to be among the most profound of the puritan writers, and this work was written at the end of his life. He is also known to be among the most difficult writers to read. This book does not disappoint on either...

If I’m a Christian, Why Am I Depressed?: Finding Meaning and Hope in the Dark Valley One Man’s Journey by Robert B. Somerville

by DRichardFerguson | Jul 6, 2020 | Book Reviews Counseling, Book Reviews Nonfiction

My rating: 5 of 5 stars The best book on depression that I’ve read so far. The numerous stories of people who suffered with depression and recovered are engaging and encouraging, and they help the non-depressed person understand what it’s like. It is a good balance...

Uprooting Anger, Biblical Help for a Common Problem by Robert D. Jones

by DRichardFerguson | Feb 15, 2020 | Book Reviews Counseling, Book Reviews Nonfiction

My rating: 5 of 5 stars The best book I’ve read so far on anger (although Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo is also very good). Jones provides a very helpful definition of anger, and a helpful, clear explanation of how to discern if anger is righteous anger or not. It is a...

The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict by Ken Sande

by DRichardFerguson | Jan 15, 2020 | Book Reviews Counseling, Book Reviews Nonfiction

My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Peacemaker by Ken Sande 298 pages I can hardly recommend that book highly enough. It is an outstanding summary of what God’s Word says on the topic of peacemaking in relationships, combined with practical, real-life examples of what the...

Prayer, Power, And The Problem Of Suffering: Mark 11:22 25 In The Context Of Markan Theology by Sharyn Echols Dowd

by DRichardFerguson | Jul 18, 2019 | Book Reviews Nonfiction

My rating: 5 of 5 stars Very helpful scholarly work on perhaps the most difficult passage in the Gospel of Mark–Mark 11:22-24, where Jesus promises any prayer will be granted to anyone providing they believe it will be done. Dowd explains the cultural religious...