Enemies of the Heart by Andy Stanley is a re-release of It Came From Within, and I think there's a reason it was re-released: Because it is good! Convicting, but really good. In this book Mr. Stanley addresses guilt, anger, greed and jealousy, something I think we all struggle with if we're honest with ourselves.
This is the first book I've read by Andy Stanley and I wasn't sure I'd like it or the subject matter, but it is a compelling book, written in a way that is convicting yet gentle. This is a very practical book and even if you don't think you have a "problem" with these issues, you might be surprised at how subtly these four things creep in and take ahold of life.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
J.R.R. Tolkien
JRR Tolkien by Mark Horne is another biography in the Christian Encounter Series. This is a short, "introduction" type biography of J.R.R. Tolkien. It's only about 160 pages and reads quickly, as the subject itself is fascinating. So fascinating that I often was hoping to read more.
If you don't know much about Tolkien, this biography should satisfy you but if you are a LOTR lover, you might wish to choose another biography to read, not because this one was "bad" but because I'm sure there is so much more a longer, more detailed biography would cover.
Still, this short biography is worth reading and will provide you with even more reasons to love Tolkien and want to read (or re-read) his stories!
If you don't know much about Tolkien, this biography should satisfy you but if you are a LOTR lover, you might wish to choose another biography to read, not because this one was "bad" but because I'm sure there is so much more a longer, more detailed biography would cover.
Still, this short biography is worth reading and will provide you with even more reasons to love Tolkien and want to read (or re-read) his stories!
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