The Gospel for Real Life - Jerry Bridges

I must first admit that I have enjoyed all of Jerry Bridge's books in the past, reading The Pursuit of Holiness many years ago, and he is on my favorite authors list. His writing is always clear, to the point, and easy to follow. Jerry is currently a part of the Navigator Collegiate Ministry Group and staff development.
In the Gospel For Real Life, he points out how the Gospel relates to our everyday living in this world, and how we can make a difference. In the Preface, he encourages us to "preach the gospel to ourselves every day." He intends this book to be "Gospel 101" not just for new believers, but for Christians at any stage of maturity.
There is a guide for individual or group study of 8 units covering 2 chapters each, with questions that relate to subjects in each chapter. This book comes recommended by such authors as Chuck Colson and R.C. Sproul. The back cover asks the question "What difference does the Gospel make?" Jerry Bridges answers that it makes a tremendous amount of difference and how you and I can be a part of it. I would recommend this book to both new believers and anyone else who would like to learn how to relate the Gospel to our everyday life.
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Max on Life - Max Lucado

Answers and insights to your most important questions. This book consists of 172 questions answered bu author Max Lucado. Some material appears in prevoius books and articles. The questions are catagorized in chapters titled hope, hurt, help, home, and hereafter. The answers are honest, Bible-based, and come from many years of experience and lots of thought. They all sound like a seasoned pastor that has actually had these questions asked in email, letter, or in person and contain some very good advice to those that are struggling with these issues. Some, however, may need more than just a one page answer, and my hope is that those that need further advice would seek it out. They may need more that just reading the answer in a book to get them through a difficult time. However, good, solid, Bible-based advice is surely needed at this time and welcome. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for answers to questions they, friends or family members may have.
Fans of Max Lucado may have heard some of this advice before, but others may be reading it for the first time. Either way, it's worth the read.

The Reason Why - Mark Mittelburg

This book is an update of the original by Robert A. Laidlaw, with updated examples and additions to the original. The foreward is by Ken Blanchard who was influenced by the book, as were many others. The author has broken down the chapters answering questions such as Is There a God and Can the Bible Be Trusted? Using logical evidence and Biblical examples, the salvation message is laid out plainly. It is a small book. 127 pages, with a big Message. The original was written almost a hundred years ago for a large staff of employees, but quickly took on a life of it's own.
The book makes if clear how to accept Jesus as Lord, in chapters such as What Do I Need to Do? and is Forgiveness Available? I would recommend this book to someone who would benefit from seeing evidence of the need for Jesus in one's life, laid out in logical terms,  and evidence for the gospel. It can appeal to the intellectual and the businessman of any age or culture. It could be read in one setting and it uses everyday language and examples to make it's points.
This book was provided at no cost to me through Navpress.

Knock 'Em Dead 2011 - Martin Yate

This is the 25th anniversary and latest edition of this popular job search book.  The subtitle is The Ultimate Job Search Guide and it would be tough to find a subject concerning job searching that is not covered in these over 300 pages. There are chapters on resumes, interviews, follow up and negotiating the job offer. I found the chapters on the tough interview questions and how to handle them  particularly useful.
The author has been a National Director of Training and Personal Director and has years of experience in hiring and interviewing. He uses humor and real life examples to make it interesting, making it not just another "how to get a job" book. It is up to date on websites and social networking resources and how they relate to the job search. He introduces the idea of Me,Inc. and treating yourself as a company would to solve a problem and be productive. There are knock em dead tips throughout in shaded areas, and also a website that has many more resources, www.knockemdead.com.
I would recommend this book to anyone on a job search in this economy.  With this book the author will help you find a job now.

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