Reviews by Chris Kidd
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I Am a Follower
On 1/12 Chris Kidd wrote: Too often in the culture of church we focus on leadership and growth models – we have seminars, books, models, techniques, tools, study guides, celebrities and more. I Am A Follower by Leonard Sweet challenges the church that their priority is on following Jesus. “I Am A Follower” is a new kind ... I Am A Follower - a challenge to church fascination on leadership
Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me
On 3/28 Chris Kidd wrote: It was with some interest that I read Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me: A Memoir of Sorts, as titles go this was very intriguing. In this book Ian Cron writes about his experience of growing up with an alcoholic father who worked for the CIA, and how that affected his spiritual journey. Ian’s father ... Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me - a must read for young men
Max On Life
On 11/23 Chris Kidd wrote: I love reading inspiring books by John Maxwell so I jumped at the opportunity of laying my hands on his Max On Life – Answers and Inspiration for Today’s Questions as part of the Thomas Nelson BookSneeze blogger programme. In more than twenty-five years of writing and ministry, Max Lucado has been ... Books I have read: Max On Life: Answers and Inspiration for Today’s Questions
Put Your Dream to the Test
On 11/23 Chris Kidd wrote: I love reading inspiring books by John Maxwell so I jumped at the opportunity of laying my hands on his Put Your Dream to the Test: 10 Questions to Help You See It and Seize It as part of the Thomas Nelson BookSneeze blogger programme. The author describes a dream as “an inspiring picture of the future ... Put your dream to the test passes the test
Your Money God's Way
On 1/13 Chris Kidd wrote: Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been reading Your Money God’s Way: Overcoming the 7 Money Myths That Keep Christians Broke – by Amie Streater having received a complimentary copy as part of the Thomas Nelson BookSneeze blogger programme. I was in two minds when this book arrived: excited about ... Books I have read: Your Money God’s Way
Outlive Your Life
On 12/29 Chris Kidd wrote: Today I finished Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make a Difference by Max Lucado having received a complimentary copy as part of the Thomas Nelson BookSneeze blogger programme. I’ve read very little of Max Lucado’s writings, but if this book is a good representation of his work I’ll certainly ... Books I have read: Outlive Your Life
Obstacles Welcome
On 8/30 Chris Kidd wrote: As part of the Thomas Nelson BookSneeze blogger programme I was given a copy of Obstacles Welcome: How to Turn Adversity Into Advantage in Business and in Life by Ralph De La Vega. I’m a fan of learning from business books and seeing how I can apply lessons both in life and my work in ... Books I have read: Obstacles Welcome
The Noticer
On 4/7 Chris Kidd wrote: This last weekend I had another go at reading The Noticer by Andy Andrews. The gist of the story is a a guy called Andy meets an old man who notices the smallest details about people. The man, who admits no other name than “Jones”, gives Andy advice and the tools he ... Books I have read: The Noticer
Christianity Today Study Series: Faith & Pop Culture
On 7/2 Chris Kidd wrote: Thomas Nelson sent me a copy of Faith and Pop Culture (Christianity Today Study) by Christianity Today. It’s part of their series of study notes for small groups – this one provides 8 weeks worth of material on the topic of culture. Over the 8 weeks you cover: Movies Books Sports Television Family ... Books I have read: Faith and Pop Culture (Christianity Today Study)
Billy
On 3/17 Chris Kidd wrote: Billy: The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith That Almost Changed Everything was an interesting read. It looks at the relationship between Charles Templeton and Billy Graham, and the effects of Charles’ struggles of faith on Billy. In 2001 Templeton is interviewed by a reporter whilst in ... Books I have read: Billy