Reviews by John Collier
The Vertical Self
On 2/23 John Collier wrote: Mark Sayers is an Australian pastor and young adult ministry worker. As such, he certainly has his finger on the pulse of the culture. While he is Australia and I am in the United States (and the Southeast, in particular), his analysis is spot on. He uses the phrase “the vertical self” to describe ... The Vertical Self by Mark Sayers
The Voice New Testament
On 2/4 John Collier wrote: This is perhaps the most awkward book review I have done, to date. Perhaps that is fitting since The Voice New Testament is perhaps the most awkward Bible I have read, to date. I will admit that sounded more negative than I intended. Don’t stop now; I’ll explain. This Bible is a project of the Ecclesia ... The Voice New Testament from Ecclesia Bible Society
Free Book
On 1/20 John Collier wrote: Some book titles are a self-fulfilling prophecy. I suspect this one will fit into that category. Or at least close. In a few months, Free Book* will likely be on the clearance shelves of booksellers across America. It is not a bad book, it is just not a good book. Tome’s purpose seems to be ... Free Book* by Brian Tome
The White Horse King
On 1/6 John Collier wrote: The White Horse King is the story of Alfred the Great, regarded by many to be the first king of Britain. He united the Angles and Saxons to defeat the attacking Danes. It is because of the leadership he provided that his grandson was the first king of a united Britain. During his reign, Alfred ... The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle
Five Cities That Ruled The World
On 11/29 John Collier wrote: When I saw this book, I knew I wanted to read it. My instincts were right; this was a great book. Douglas Wilson takes a look at five cities (Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York City) and explains how their histories build on each other, overlap and affect each other, and intersect with the ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World by Douglas Wilson
Love & Respect
On 10/21 John Collier wrote: Just as there seems to be no end to conflict in marriage, there seems to be no end of books to address this conflict. Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs is hands down one of the best of its genre. While most of the others focus on loving each other in a way they ... Love & Respect By Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Find Your Strongest Life
On 10/5 John Collier wrote: The latest book I was asked to review by Thomas Nelson is Find Your Strongest Life Now by Marcus Buckingham. It is a self-help book targeted toward women. Catherine graciously agreed to read and review the book. Find Your Strongest Life by Marcus Buckingham was published by Thomas Nelson and purports to answer the questions of ... Find Your Strongest Life by Marcus Buckingham
Fearless
On 9/8 John Collier wrote: Max Lucado’s Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear, is another solid work from the respected pastor and veteran author. This is standard Lucado, and that is not meant to be a negative comment. Always a masterful story-teller, Max doesn’t disappoint. In each chapter, a different fear is addressed. ... Fearless By Max Lucado
What's He Really Thinking?
On 8/16 John Collier wrote: Paula Rinehart has attempted a difficult task in her new book, What’s He Really Thinking? She is trying to explain men, what goes on in their heads, what makes them do what they do. Perhaps the only more difficult topic would be to explain women! First a disclaimer: This book was written for women ... What's He Really Thinking? by Paula Rinehart
Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
On 7/20 John Collier wrote: Radio comics Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey have returned to the publishing world with their newest release. Rick & Bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage is a quick, easy to read collection of topics relevant to most couples. The forty-five chapters read like short humor ... Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl
On 6/30 John Collier wrote: In Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl, Nate Wilson takes us on a rambling journey exploring the world we live in and the God who created it. Taking his cues from the four seasons, he describes with “wide-eyed wonder” the work of God in creating and sustaining the universe. When I referred to the book ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson