Reviews by Amanda Pelser
Tithing
On 2/8 Amanda Pelser wrote: The latest book in the Thomas Nelson Ancient Practices Series tackles the topic of tithing. Tithing is a subject that many churches and many Christians often shy away from discussing. Douglas LeBlanc shows, through a series of interviews, why people tithe and what God has done in their lives because ... Tithing by Doulas LeBlanc
The Gospel According to Lost
On 12/23 Amanda Pelser wrote: The ABC series “Lost” has become a phenomenon watched in many homes. We’re drawn into the epic story of a group of castaways whose plane crashed on a mysterious island. What is it about this cast of misfits that captivates us so much? They are messed up and seemingly unlovable, but in the end ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
Derailed
On 11/26 Amanda Pelser wrote: Dr. Irwin clearly summarizes De-Railed this way: “This book has two primary objectives: first, to help us understand how derailment occurs—the real point of the six leader profiles; second, to help us avoid a cataclysmic train wreck in our own careers—the subject of the second half of the book.” ... De-railed by Tim Irwin
The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/25 Amanda Pelser wrote: The Tallest of Smalls is a book about a little boy who was desperate for the praise and adoration of the people around him. When he finally got it, he realized that being looked up to wasn’t as easy as it appeared. When he fell, there was no one to catch him, except Jesus who ... The Tallest of the Smalls by Max Lucado
The Noticer
On 10/11 Amanda Pelser wrote: Jones. Not Mr. Jones. Just Jones. He comes seemingly from nowhere and disappears just as quickly from this small sleepy Gulf Coast town. Somehow Jones seems to come at just the right time. He carries with him a tattered old suitcase… and a little “perspective.” He has an ability to show people a different ... The Noticer by Andy Andrews
Find Your Strongest Life
On 10/5 Amanda Pelser wrote: Women are not as happy as they were 40 years ago. Women are not as happy as they age. The reason is that we’re trying to have it all, trying to balance everything. The choices that the women’s liberation movement provided for us, the things that were supposed to make us happy instead have paralyzed ... Find Your Strongest Life by Marcus Buckingham
Fearless
On 9/8 Amanda Pelser wrote: Who hasn’t found themselves fearful in our current economy and state of world affairs? These things should push us towards faith rather than fear. Max Lucado’s new book Fearless is a great reminder of the damage that fear can do to us and what we should do when we face fear. To be honest, I’ve not ... Fearless by Max Lucado