Reviews by Bob Hostetler
The Word of Promise New Testament
On 2/26 Bob Hostetler wrote: Have you ever met a radio personality, someone whose voice was very familiar to you but whom you had never actually seen, and your first thought was, "You don't look ANYthing like I pictured you?" Well, that's always been my problem with Biblical paintings, movies, and television--especially those that ... The Word of Promise Audio Bible
The Liturgical Year
On 11/24 Bob Hostetler wrote: This is a dangerous book. As I read The Liturgical Year (The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life) by Joan Chittister, I was reminded of an earlier book that has now become a favorite to give to others--though always with the warning, "Don't read it until you're willing for your life to change, ... The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life
Find Your Strongest Life
On 10/5 Bob Hostetler wrote: Marcus Buckingham, author of the hugely successful (and helpful) books, First, Break All The Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths (among others) brings his passion to women in Find Your Strongest Life. Like his other books, this one is thoroughly entertaining and extremely practical. It includes his ... Find Your Strongest Life
Fresh Start
On 9/9 Bob Hostetler wrote: Doug Fields is a fine communicator. He'd have to be to have succeeded in youth ministry for many years, as he did. And he has to be in order to serve the gigantic Saddleback Church (25,000 members) as a teaching pastor. That communication skill comes across in his newest book, Fresh Start, which gives ... An Invitation to a Fresh Start
Fearless
On 9/8 Bob Hostetler wrote: What would you do if you knew no fear? What would you attempt? Where would you go? What would you start? Finish?That is the premise of Max Lucado's latest book, Fearless. With his characteristic blend of whimsy, wide-eyed wonder, and biblical wisdom, Max tackles the fears that too often limit--and sometimes ... Fearless
Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl
On 6/30 Bob Hostetler wrote: N. D. Wilson, the managing editor of Credenda/Agenda, has created something unique with his aptly named book, Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl (Wide-Eyed Wonder in God's Spoken World). The preface sets the stage with this disclaimer:What excuses can I possibly make for this book?Alcohol was not involved. ... Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl