Review of The Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski

the gospel story bible by Marty Machowski

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Marty Machowski writes simply, not just for children but also for adults. As you read this book you will find yourself being discipled by a master story teller. While being faithful to the text of Scripture, Marty points us deeper. The book does not lead to man-centred, surface applications; rather, it pushes one to the cross and its redemptive implications. For example, from the story of Samson losing his strength, Marty acknowledges the fact that Samson loses his strength as a result of pride, of which pride we are all prone. Going a step further toward the cross, it is pointed out that "no ordinary man could bring lasting salvation to God's people, for we are all sinners. One day, though, God sent a deliverer named Jesus who was very different..." (pg. 98). The book does not shy away from some of the more abstract concepts, rather it brings pictures like the body of Christ as the church down to the level of comprehension. This book would make a great curriculum for any Junior Church program or aid in one's own family worship.

Review of Edward T. Welch's book What Do You think of Me? Why Do I Care? answers to the Big Questions of Life

What Do You think of Me? Why Do I Care? answers to the Big Questions of Life by Edward T. Welch

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Ed Welch's book regarding the ever-common problem of human insecurity strikes right at the heart of every people-pleaser. I appreciate the brevity, clarity, and winsomeness of this book. Welch demonstrates his command of Scripture and Biblical Theology in this book. The real strength of this book is seen in Welch's movement of the reader to a new perception of God, himself, and others. Because Welch is a Biblical Counsellor, his methodology is rooted in the story of redemption and this book skillfully returns our attention to our Maker who died for us so that we would serve others. Welch inserts questions designed to make the read interactive and the publisher provides plenty of space to write out the conversation that naturally develops between the counsellor (Welch) and the counselled (the reader). I highly recommend this book for people counselling youth, or those who are plagued with peer-dependency.



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