CL winter 09-10 - Evangelical Church Library Association

dress such subjects as why, how, and
when God talks and what we can do
to hear him better.
Tirabassi’s lifelong commitment to
both listening and obeying make her a
source of wisdom on this topic, and her
personal stories reinforce the truth she
presents. She gains readers’ trust and
encourages them to rely more on God.
The chapters occasionally repeat themselves;
but, otherwise, this is a practical,
inspirational book that I highly recommend.
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REBOOT: Refreshing Your Faith in a
High-Tech World
by Peggy Kendall
Judson, 978-0-8170-1565-7, PB, 144
pages, $14
In the past 50 years, life has changed
drastically. Our world is not that of
Leave It to Beaver’s. Instead, our days
are filled with text messages, Internet
broadcasts, and other virtual realities.
This being the case, one has to wonder
what our fast-paced world is doing to
our faith, fellowship with other Christians,
service to the needy, and corporate
worship before the Lord. These are
the precise topics Kendall examines in
this book.
Reboot explores the impact electronics
have on Christians. With many examples,
stories, and case histories,
Kendall asks readers to consider consequences
of their lifestyles. The book
is broken into three sections: “Values,”
“Relationships,” and “Faith.” However,
most of the content is in the first
half, thus making the book feel topheavy.
In spite of this one complaint
and the repetitive style, Reboot is worth
considering for any Christian interested
in today’s high-tech culture. ALN
SACRED WAITING: Waiting on God
in a World That Waits for Nothing
by David Timms
Bethany, 978-0-7642-0678-8, PB, 176
pages, $14.99
Timms compares Christians waiting
on God to a waiter or waitress waiting
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on a customer at a restaurant, focusing
on presence and service as the two
most important elements of waiting on
God. He traces the waiting processes
of several biblical persons, including
David and Jesus; and he highlights the
emphasis on waiting in the major liturgical
seasons of the church, including
Advent and Lent.
Though his anecdotes are interesting,
some of them seem to distract from
the overall purpose of the book. Aside
from the thought-provoking chapter
on Lent, most of the sections fail to
make a strong connection between the
subject and the aspects of presence and
service in the lives of modern Christians.
Bible and theology teacher
Timms presents biblical theory, but
contemporary applications are lacking.
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YOU WERE BORN FOR THIS: 7 Keys
to a Life of Predictable Miracles
by Bruce Wilkinson
Multnomah, 978-1-60142-182-1, HB,
244 pages, $22.99
Whether you realize it or not, you
are a crucial link between the miraculous
power of heaven and a desperately
needy child of God. Wilkinson
reveals seven key truths that allow
Christians to live lives that deliver
God-appointed miracles on a daily
basis. This book explains how Christians
can open their hearts and prepare
themselves to allow God to work
through them with His supernatural
power in the lives of the needy.
Though the topic seems charismatic
at first glance, Bible teacher and bestselling
author Wilkinson, portrays
ideas in a down-to-earth fashion, backing
them with contextualized Scripture.
Combined with numerous, true
miracle successes written in an accessible,
conversation style, his concepts
become personal and realistic.
Wilkinson has penned another compelling
book that I recommend for both a
school and church library. WY
Church
& Ministry
THE LEADERSHIP ELLIPSE: Shaping
How We Lead by Who We Are
by Robert A. Fryling
InterVarsity, 978-0-8308-3538-6, PB,
220 pages, $17
Do you feel worn out, like you’re
running on a spiritual treadmill, racing
like mad but going nowhere?
Fryling, experienced author and spiritual
leader, felt the same way until he
learned the importance of shaping his
inner being in order to lead effectively.
Thus, he addresses, in a refreshing and
practical way, every man’s struggle to
balance the ever-increasing demands
of both the inner and outer worlds.
Publisher Fryling bases his teachings
on Scripture and gives advice he
has found to help him on his journey,
such as following Lent and practicing
the Sunday Sabbath. With numerous
anecdotes, he shares his own successes
and failures as a busy leader in the
Christian community. I recommend
this book for Christian leaders of all
ages because it focuses on the necessity
of biblical, Christlikeness in effective
leadership. ALW
Contemporary
Issues
EVERYDAY JUSTICE: The Global
Impact of Our Daily Choices
by Julie Clawson
InterVarsity, 978-0-8308-3628-4, PB,
206 pages, $16
Our coffee, clothes, food, chocolate,
debt, trash, and cars have far-reaching
global consequences. Everyday Justice
reveals how our small decisions, like
grabbing a cup of coffee or buying a
chocolate bar, can negatively affect our