Reviews by brian Johnson
John Bunyan
On 3/10 brian Johnson wrote: “John Bunyan“, by Kevin Belmonte, is one of a series of little biographies from Thomas Nelson publishers. Outside of the classic book, ‘Pilgrims Progress’, most of us know little of its author John Bunyan. Whereas Bunyan is known for this book, he had authored a number of books, including a second ... JOHN BUNYAN
The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/25 brian Johnson wrote: If you watch the show “Lost” you know that the show is filled with mystery, unanswered questions and loose ends. Many of those questions have not and seemingly will not get answered. The Christian faith is filled with mystery, questions that we do not have answers to. The problem, within the church, ... LOST
Voices of the Faithful, Book 2
On 10/20 brian Johnson wrote: Voices of the Faithful” Book 2 is the second book of devotions compiled by Kim Davis and created by Beth Moore. This is a book of daily devotions written by Christians and missionaries around the world. Daily they share their thoughts and experiences that God has brought them through. The book is ... Voices of the Faithful
Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl
On 8/24 brian Johnson wrote: In the book, “Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl, the author N.D. Wilson wonders at the creation of the world. He considers some of the questions we ask of the world, What is this world? Why are we here? Etc. In the chapter ‘Tickets Please’ he wonders, in the light of an infinite God, why we would even ... TILT-A-WHIRL
The Hole in Our Gospel
On 5/4 brian Johnson wrote: Richard Stearns, the president of World Vision, argues in his book, “The Hole in our Gospel” that the church is missing something. Through his own testimony of how God led him from being the CEO of a profitable company, to being the president of World Vision. Through bible verses, stories, quotes ... The Hole in Our Gospel
The Noticer
On 4/27 brian Johnson wrote: “The Noticer” Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective by Andy Andrews is a series of fictional stories of people during different seasons of life. When a mysterious man named ‘Jones’ (not ‘Mr. Jones just Jones’) unexpectedly appears to give new perspective to their unique situation. ... The Noticer
The Word of Promise The Gift of Psalms
On 3/25 brian Johnson wrote: “The Gift of Psalms” (published by Tyndale) is a devotional book from 50 of the best known Psalms. Along with a devotion for 50 Psalms it comes with a CD. The book itself is beautifully put together, nicely laid out with glossy pages. The devotions as, stated in the title, cover some of the best ... the gift of psalms