Category: Social Issues

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The Triumph of Beauty (David Sliker)

Michelle

The Triumph of Beauty is a social issues book by author David Sliker. Mr. Sliker has served in leadership at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City for over twenty years, he is currently the residing president of the International House of Prayer University.

The Triumph of Beauty is organized into two parts. Part One: Our Journey Into God’s Beauty. Part Two: Beauty Overcomes Darkness. I believe the thesis of The Triumph of Beauty is about the beauty of God being imparted to His people everywhere.

The Triumph of Beauty is a quick read for all denominations. This is my first time reading a book by Mr. Sliker and he is now on my auto-watch list. I give The Triumph of Beauty 5*/5*.

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Book Reviews · Chosen · Christian · Pentecostal · Social Issues

Prophetic Forecast (Joshua Giles)

Michelle

Prophetic Forecast is a book on prophecy by author Joshua Giles. Joshua Giles is a sought-after conference speaker and the lead pastor and founder of Kingdom Embassy Worship Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Prophetic Forecast is organized into twenty chapters, each chapter has “Your Prophetic Forecast” and “Prophetic Hope” sections. The reason Mr. Giles wrote Prophetic Forecast is to inform readers of the unprecedented shaking underway in the systems and nations of the earth. I believe the thesis of Prophetic Forecast is to inform the reader about what is happening now and what is on the horizon.

Even though I didn’t agree with everything Mr. Giles said I do believe it would make an interesting book club choice. I give Prophetic Forecast 4*/5*

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African-American · Book Reviews · Christian · Net Galley · Personal Growth · Social Issues · Waterbrook Multnomah

Human(kind) (Review)

Michelle2 Comments

Human(kind) is a Christian multicultural interest book by author Ashlee Eiland.

I loved this little book, keeping me up way past my bedtime. You see, even though the author is of color, we have a lot in common. As she was remembering her nanny, Cherie, I fondly remembered my nanny. As Ashlee was describing what it felt like to be called names, some not so good, I recalled the same.

It’s a great memoir on growing up middle-class African Americans in America. The author doesn’t mince words as she describes the good, bad, and ugly; and I can see how some readers may not like this book. It took me back to my foundational years which made me the person I am today.

I am glad I had a chance to read this memoir and highly recommend it.

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Book Reviews · Christian Living · Social Issues · Waterbrook Multnomah

Review: Free To Believe

Michelle3 Comments

Free To Believe is a Christian Living/ Social Issues book by author Luke Goodrich. I wanted to read this book to be informed of what is happening to America’s religious freedom. I have heard about some of the issues presented and surprised about others. The reason the author wrote this book is simple: our culture is changing, religious freedom is not as secure as it once was, and the church is unprepared. (p.4)

The book talks about three different major thoughts among Christians. (Pilgrims) believe religious freedom is a founding principle of our nation, (Martyrs) believe religious freedom is an excuse for trying to maintain a position of cultural dominance and just one more front in the culture war, and (Beginners) are unsure what to think about religious freedom or haven’t given it much thought but are beginning to (p.16)

Even though this book is written by an attorney he does his best to open awareness of what is happening to our religious freedom. I believe this book works well with the information given and would make a great group read. I also recommend it to readers interested in today’s social issues.

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Biography · Book Reviews · Christian Living · First Words · Memoir · Non-Fiction · Social Issues · Women Issues · Women Non-Fiction

What They Meant For Evil

Michelle4 Comments

What They Meant For Evil is a memoir by author Rebecca Deng. She wrote this book because many have been written about the Lost Boys of Sudan, but this is a first about the Lost Girls of South Sudan.

I wanted to read this book inspiring book because I feel in love with the cover and wanted to know more about Rebecca. It was very encouraging to read how she overcame obstacles through faith.

The saddest part of the book was the attack on her village, known as the Bor Massacre. However, in order to more appreciate and understand Rebecca Deng even this part needed to be written. I was in tears, so I do suggest keeping tissues handy.

My favorite part of her story was when Rebecca learned about Jesus and even though her Uncle Machok beat her for not remembering the family line, no one at church beat her if she messed up a line of a song. Rebecca also learned Jesus understood what she was going through because He had experienced pain, betrayal, loss, and violence.

“He offered up His life for us so we could live forever with Him and never again experience war or suffering. We all had done things wrong that kept us far from God, but Jesus’ sacrifice for us made us clean and holy before God.” (p. 135)

This is a beautiful memoir of a Lost Girl of South Sudan and I recommend it to fans of memoirs. So far, this is my most favorite book of 2019.

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