Reviews by Thomas Duff
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Thomas Duff wrote: I recently was sent a copy of the book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life by Donald Miller. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect as it was described as having something to do with having "better ... Book Review - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life by Donald Miller
Fearless
On 9/8 Thomas Duff wrote: Max Lucado writes some great Christian inspirational works, and his latest is no different... Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear. In Fearless, he looks at all the fears we commonly live with... joblessness, money matters, violence... and ... Book Review - Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear by Max Lucado
The Noticer
On 4/27 Thomas Duff wrote: I've always loved books that weave their message into a story, such that it makes it very vivid and memorable once you turn the last page. Andy Andrews is an expert at that, and his latest book The Noticer is no exception. His message of ... Book Review - The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective by Andy Andrews
Put Your Dream To The Test
On 4/26 Thomas Duff wrote: I have always enjoyed John C. Maxwell's books on leadership and personal development, as they are practical to the nth degree. Put Your Dream to the Test: 10 Questions that Will Help You See It and Seize It is no different, and I'm using it to ... Book Review - Put Your Dream to the Test: 10 Questions that Will Help You See It and Seize It by John C. Maxwell
Christianity in Crisis: The 21st Century
On 3/21 Thomas Duff wrote: I received the book Christianity In Crisis: The 21st Century by Hank Hanegraaff recently, not knowing exactly where he would be going with his material. Turns out that he takes on the whole "Faith Movement" belief system, sometimes ... Book Review - Christianity In Crisis: The 21st Century by Hank Hanegraaff
This Is Your Brain On Joy
On 2/15 Thomas Duff wrote: Having fought a battle with dysthymia for a long time, I was attracted to the opportunity to read and review This Is Your Brain on Joy: A Revolutionary Program for Balancing Mood, Restoring Brain Health, and Nurturing Spiritual Growth by Dr. Earl ... Book Review - This Is Your Brain on Joy: A Revolutionary Program for Balancing Mood, Restoring Brain Health, and Nurturing Spiritual Growth
For The Tough Times
On 1/1 Thomas Duff wrote: Max Lucado has a special way of explaining Biblical principles that cause you to slow down and contemplate deeper truths. For These Tough Times: Reaching Toward Heaven for Hope and Healing is one of those books that can offer up comfort and ... Book Review - For These Tough Times: Reaching Toward Heaven for Hope and Healing by Max Lucado
The Orthodox Study Bible
On 12/13 Thomas Duff wrote: Orthodox Christianity is something I've never much dug into, but having the The Orthodox Study Bible: Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World by Thomas Nelson Publishers gives me a chance to see familiar passages interpreted in line with Orthodox ... Book Review - The Orthodox Study Bible: Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World
The Faith of Barack Obama
On 8/14 Thomas Duff wrote: For better or worse (depending on what your particular viewpoint is), a candidate's religious views always come into play during a Presidential election. Stephen Mansfield sets out to examine exactly what "faith" means to the Democratic candidate in the book The Faith of Barack Obama. I'll admit when ... Book Review - The Faith of Barack Obama by Stephen Mansfield