Book Reviews 2019 for Koorong
My Book Review Contributions on Koorong Books webpage
#1.
CEV the Big Rescue Bible (Cover & Illustrations 2014)
Publisher: Bible Society Australia
A Great Starter Bible for an Early Reader
By Emil, 05 Nov 2019
https://www.koorong.com/product/cev-the-big-rescue-bible-cover-illustrations-2014_9780647519103
I bought this Big Rescue Bible for my son in Year 1 because I think it fits someone who just starts learning how to read: Font size not too small, not too heavy (hence avoided hardcover version), got introduction of each book, footnotes, side space for note taking, mini-dictionary, 20 pages of full color pictures, CEV text (which retains the form of and captures the spirit of King James version). And guess what, my little boy loves it so much that he reads it fervently (like unseen before) whatever the reason might be. We can only thank God, hope and pray that his early enthusiasm would be rolling like a snowball into the future.
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#2.
A Praying Life: Connecting With God in a Distracting World
Author: Paul Miller
Fresh, Balanced View on Prayer and the Pray-er
By Emil, 26 Nov 2019
Author: Paul Miller
Fresh, Balanced View on Prayer and the Pray-er
By Emil, 26 Nov 2019
If you are bored with how any typical book on prayer shells out practical tips on how to pray, you've come to the right place. Like its title, it does talk a lot about prayers which shape our Christian life, hence the title "A Praying Life". Aspects of our spirituality that hinder our praying life, and how the state of our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ are actually determined by our prayerfulness. The author also cites many real life stories in his own family which put the readers in perspective. In one story, for example, Paul tells of how prayer influenced what car they purchased. If you are struggling in many a life decision, you will certainly learn much from this book while at the same time being strengthened by its solid biblical theology which helps form your knowledge and understanding of God, self, and prayers in between.
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