Reviews by Chris Mattix
The Search for God and Guinness
On 3/11 Chris Mattix wrote: My latest book was Stephen Mansfield’s The Search for God & Guinness. This book provids a fascinating look into the history of beer and the Guinness company. Mansfield draws the reader in with intriguing tales of the initial uses for beer, how its popularity grew, and more importantly how the Guinness ... God & Guiness....and interested read
Kabul 24
On 9/30 Chris Mattix wrote: Kabul 24, by Henry Arnold and Ben Pearson, was an intense look at the days of captivity in 2001 of the 8 hostages from Shelter International (SNI) in Afghanistan. The team of 8 was working in Afghanistan on a humanitarian effort, not proselytizing unless someone asked why they believed in Jesus. It ... An Intense Read - Kabul 24
His Name is Jesus
On 9/9 Chris Mattix wrote: I recently read Max Lucado’s book “His Name is Jesus.” Bound in a hard cover, and presented in a beautiful case, this book appeals to the reader from first glance. Once the pages are opened, the reader begins to discover a well- written account of the life of Jesus. Lucado presents the New Testament ... A Review of "His Name is Jesus"
The Hole in Our Gospel
On 4/27 Chris Mattix wrote: “What I have discovered in my travels to more than forty countries with World Vision is that almost all poverty is fundamentally the result of a lack of options. It is not that the poor are lazier, less intelligent, or unwilling to make efforts to change their condition. Rather, it is that they are ... Changing your thinking with "A Hole in the Gospel"
The Noticer
On 4/27 Chris Mattix wrote: Andy Andrews latest book, The Noticer, tells the story of a man named Jones and the people he helps. He teaches them about perspective and also teaches the reader how important it is to notice the little things of life. Andrews takes the reader on an interesting journey through the stages of life. ... A Review of The Noticer
Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure (DVD)
On 3/13 Chris Mattix wrote: Hermie and his friends are on another adventure. This movie is geared toward the younger crowd (10 and under), but was fun for the whole family to enjoy. A famous adventurer, Sinclair M. Skeeto, the Third, is coming to visit his brother Skeeter and his friends. Skeeter has always been jealous of Sinclair ... A Review - Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure