Forward by David Jeremiah - Book Review

Forward: Discovering God's Presence and Power in Your Tomorrow by David Jeremiah

Thomas Nelson 2020

Reviewed by Diane Busch

This is a motivational book about moving forward in life and leaving the past behind.  It was more business/motivational and less preachy than I expected.

Includes lots of practical advice and wisdom from a life well lived and devoted to Christ. 

This Side of Heaven - Book Review

This Side of Heaven by Karen Kingsbury

Center Street 2008

Reviewed by Diane Busch

This is a touching story with moral and Christian values and strong family currents .  Redemption is a running theme throughout.   Some of the other themes included are: car accident caused by drunk driver, use of prescription pain medication, law suit and settlement, having a child out of wedlock, paternity test, heroes, downs syndrome adults, sibling friendship, acts of kindness, neighborliness, and God's grace, mercy and love.

Chasing Vines by Beth Moore - book review

Chasing Vines : Finding Your Way to an Immensely Fruitful Life by Beth Moore

Tyndale Momentum 2020

Reviewed by Diane Busch

 This book is honest and personal and she also encourages others in their christian journey.  She isn’t too “preachy” and she uses raw examples from her life to develop points.  Her style is inspirational and motivational while also being your friend.

Book Review: The Colson Way - by Owen Strachan

The Colson Way: Loving Your Neighbor and Living With Faith In a Hostile World

by Owen Strachan

Thomas Nelson, 2015

Reviewed by Diane Busch

The author, Owen Strachan, takes specifics from Colson’s life and writings to use as examples, but also uses the generalities of concepts that Colson wrote about, spoke about, and lived by to continue to teach us the same principles.  I could have underlined the whole book. Chuck Colson had an articulate way of writing and speaking about the culture, Christianity, world view, the Bible, etc that is so on point and outlives him, that it is all noteworthy.  

I highly recommend this book, partly as an autobiography of an amazing human being, but also for the teaching of the basics of our faith and how to live out that faith in our world/culture today. 

Book Review: Refocus by Jim Daly

ReFocus : Living a Life That Reflects God's Heart

By Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Zondervan, 2012

Reviewed by Diane Busch

I really enjoyed this book by a man of faith and virtue. He looks to God for guidance in all aspects of his life. He is transparent and honest, admitting his failures and mistakes and asking for forgiveness. He is able to speak truth without backing down and explains the scriptural and Christian perspective on issues in our culture today.