Book Reviews

Book Review: She’s Got The Wrong Guy by Deepak Reju

By Jen Hughes / November 27, 2017 / Comments Off on Book Review: She’s Got The Wrong Guy by Deepak Reju

Biblical Counseling Pastor, Deepak Reju has written a book for any girl who dates…and for those who love her. In She’s Got The Wrong Guy: Why Smart Women Settle, Deepak sympathizes with the contemporary challenges to dating and provides many great examples of the dating dilemmas commonly encountered today. At the same time, he never…

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Book Review: #Truth by Josh McDowell

By Jen Hughes / November 8, 2017 / Comments Off on Book Review: #Truth by Josh McDowell

In the same way that parents often ask for parenting book recommendations, teens love to ask their Christian counselors/mentors what devotional books they recommend. Josh McDowell’s #Truth: 365 Devotions for Teens, Connecting Life and Faith is a great choice. Why Choose This Devotional Book? Format In addition to being organized into brief, daily readings, each…

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Book Review: The Gospel Centered Parent by Miller, Harrell, and Klumpenhower

By Jen Hughes / October 30, 2017 / Comments Off on Book Review: The Gospel Centered Parent by Miller, Harrell, and Klumpenhower

Perhaps the most frequently asked question counselors receive from moms is, “Which parenting book would you recommend for me?” While there are a host of solid parenting books available, The Gospel-Centered Parent: Study Guide With Leader’s Notes by Miller, Harrell, and Klumpenhower is Biblical and applicable to a broad range of readers – no matter…

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Book Review: Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia by John Dunlop

By Jen Hughes / September 6, 2017 / Comments Off on Book Review: Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia by John Dunlop

Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia is written by a Christian doctor, and is intended for you if you think you could one day be caring for someone with dementia or if you fear the possibility of one day having dementia. Through stories from his medical practice and from a Biblical worldview, Dr. John…

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Book Review: Shut Up by Christy Pierce

By Jen Hughes / May 23, 2017 / Comments Off on Book Review: Shut Up by Christy Pierce

“Shut Up: Silence the Negative Thoughts in your Head,” by Christy Pierce is a book that would be very significant for middle school students (and their parents) to read. And for high school students, who are already well into these trenches, this review provides relevant advice. Main Ideas There are multi-faceted reasons for the anxiety/depression epidemic in teens…

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Book Review: Do Your Children Believe by Terence Chatmon

By Jen Hughes / April 19, 2017 / Comments Off on Book Review: Do Your Children Believe by Terence Chatmon

Do Your Children Believe: Becoming Intentional About Your Family’s Faith and Spiritual Legacy is written for men, but any family member can read it and help promote the concept. By providing both motivation and practical application, the author, Terence Chatmon emphasizes the importance of having a formalized spiritual plan, while charging you to tweak it for the uniqueness of…

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Book Review: Good & Angry by David Powlison

By Jen Hughes / November 16, 2016 / Comments Off on Book Review: Good & Angry by David Powlison

The late David Powlison, believed everyone has an anger problem. And in his book, Good & Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness he not only made his compelling, Biblical argument, but provided explanations and action steps that help you solve a problem you may not have even known you had: Section 1 Anger happens…

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Book Review: Grieving the Loss of Someone You Love by Mitsch and Brookside

By Jen Hughes / May 4, 2016 / Comments Off on Book Review: Grieving the Loss of Someone You Love by Mitsch and Brookside

Modern culture doesn’t provide a standardized grieving period. So, how do you know what it’s supposed to look like? Grieving the Loss of Someone you Love: Daily Meditations to Help You through the Grieving Process is a book that can prepare you or assist you through an adequate and healthy grief journey. Using brief, 3-page…

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Book Review: When God Doesn’t Fix It by Laura Story

By Jen Hughes / September 23, 2015 / Comments Off on Book Review: When God Doesn’t Fix It by Laura Story

God has used Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Laura Story’s marriage to Martin Elvington to bring attention to the full story of His Word, His story, and His truth. As told in her book, When God Doesn’t Fix It: Lessons you Never wanted to Learn, Truths you can’t Live Without, Martin is Laura’s dream come true –…

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Book Review: A 30-Day Praise Challenge by Becky Harling

By Jen Hughes / September 16, 2015 / Comments Off on Book Review: A 30-Day Praise Challenge by Becky Harling

When you’re worried sick about your kids or you’re feeling “up to here” with their behavior, the last thing you’re probably doing is praising God about it. But that’s exactly what Becky Harling recommends in The 30 Day Praise Challenge for Parents. She believes God has something to say about praising Him in absolutely everything.…

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