Monday, April 18, 2011

The Take Action Bible

The Take Action Bible is a New King James Version Bible that includes stories of people involved in ministry around the world and around the corner, personal note pages for reflections, and 52 ideas of how to put God’s Word in action. The added, full-color sections include the following topics: go, serve, give, heal, and teach. Overall, I enjoyed reading the stories of what people are doing to proclaim the Gospel around the world and found the ideas mentioned to be thought-provoking.

My only complaint about this Bible is that the paper is really thin, which makes underlining or highlighting impractical. Other than that, I think this is a great Bible to have personally or to give as a gift.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Max on Life: Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions by Max Lucado

In Max on Life: Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions, Max Lucado writes in a relaxed, conversational style. The book covers a wide variety of questions on a myriad of topics ranging from hope, to hurt, to the hereafter. One hundred and seventy two separate questions are answered with raw honesty and the occasional personal anecdote.
This book was an interesting read, as it is written in a different style than other books I typically read. Though it does not flow as a cohesive story, Max on Life offers insight and experience from Lucado’s years of ministry. The short answer style makes this book easy to read and the wisdom contained within is profound.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”