B& H Blogger Review: Absolute Surrender

My latest review from B&H Blogger is of the book, "Absolute Surrender" by Andrew Murray. B&H gave me a complimentary copy and I in turn agreed to write this unbiased review. Absolute Surrender is one of the great Christian Classics written in the early 1900's. I absolutely love the Classics as they are rich with theological truth and based on sound doctrine. Absolute Surrender was written by Andrew Murray, and this edition has been updated to include bible study questions, personal reflection questions, and prayers based on each chapter. I highly recommend this book, and would say that it can be life changing. I have seen many 5 star reviews on this book, as well as people calling this book life-altering. I totally agree. The book in and of itself is not life changing, but the Scriptures the author based his writings on are life changing. I have been a Christian for 30 plus years, and as I read this book, I felt like I had a better understanding of some of the Scriptures I have read a hundred times over. The book is easy to read, but yet one could spend a lifetime applying the Biblical truths from this book. I was amazed how a book originally written in the early 1900's could be applied to the situations of today. AMAZED! I felt challenged and convicted as I read this book. I cannot wait to study the Scriptures from this book more, and learn how to truly surrender all to God, so I can live a different way. Add this book to your Christian library.

Book Review: Do Your Children Believe?

      I love the question from the title of Terence Chatmon's book, "Do Your Children Believe?".   I actually picked up the book in my local bookstore, and put it back because I figured it was for parents of young children.  I was wrong.  It wasn't until I heard Terence Chatmon being interviewed on FamilyLife Radio that I decided I wanted this book.  I was so excited that BookLook Bloggers made it available to me (complimentary) in exchange for this review.

   Basically, the book's main purpose is to challenge all parents, single or married, to become intentional about developing their family's spiritual legacy.  I don't think most parents even think this way, not so much because they don't care, but because they don't feel they know how to accomplish such a task.  As stated before, this book is for parents of young children, as well as, parents of teenagers and even young adults.

  I was hooked from the first chapter of the book, as the author explains the story about how he and his wife came to the conclusion that their children were not equipped to defend their faith in an ever increasing world that can be hostile to those that call themselves Christians.  Mr. Chatmon goes on to tell the story about how his wife challenged him to be the spiritual leader of his house and come up with a plan to lead his children.  Together, they came up with a plan to build a spiritual legacy that would continue with their children long after their children would leave home.

  I think what I love most about this book is that it gives you ideas about how to come up with a plan to strengthen your family's faith, and build a legacy that will last a lifetime. At the same time,  Mr. Chatmon realizes that all families are different and not "cookie cutter".  He encourages parents to come up with their own plans that will work for their families.  I love that!

 My husband and I are reading this book together, and will be utilizing some of the suggestions from Mr. Chatmon's book.  I have been so encouraged by reading this book.  I highly recommend this book for anyone who is responsible for developing and encouraging the faith of someone else.