by Joel Walton | Apr 25, 2018 | Book Reviews
It’s been said that Satan is a liar. But his lies aren’t as blatantly obvious as you might think. They operate closer to 90% truth and 10% lie, but always 100% deception. If a lie was obvious, we wouldn’t buy into it so quickly or easily. You see, many of the lies we...
by Joel Walton | Mar 28, 2018 | Book Reviews
As Christians, we’ve been given a beautiful, life-altering, attitude-shifting gift called “grace.” It first appeared on a piece of wood atop Mt. Calvary and it reaches out to you each day of your life. It’s the undeserved, unearned, yet unending element that separates...
by Joel Walton | Feb 21, 2018 | Book Reviews
What if God isn’t who you think He is and neither are you? That’s the question The Cure asks. Written by John Lunch, Bruce McNicole, and Bill Thrall, The Cure is a mix of allegory and tender truth. It’s the allegorical tale of a man exploring two different paths, two...
by Joel Walton | Dec 28, 2017 | Book Reviews
Lurking deep within each of us is a nasty spiritual infection – a wretched disease seeking to choke out our relationships, isolate us, and starve our well-being. It goes by the name of shame. Psychiatrist Curt Thompson tackles this topic and takes an in-depth look at...
by Joel Walton | Nov 28, 2017 | Book Reviews
Rebuilding a broken marriage is a tough task that requires a great deal of self-sacrifice and perseverance. That’s why I like how Dr. Gary Chapman ends each of his 11 chapters in One More Try: What to do When Your Marriage is Falling Apart. After tackling topics...
by Joel Walton | Oct 17, 2017 | Book Reviews
Offended. Defined as resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult. Synonymous with insulted, aggrieved, hurt, wounded, disgruntled, angry, vexed and huffy (huffy? – definitely my new favorite). What if Christians are supposed to live a life where...
by Joel Walton | Sep 14, 2017 | Book Reviews
Some people think their struggles end when they become Christians. They think the addictions, shame, and insecurities that have plagued them will become fleeting memories in the past. Brennan Manning, author of All is Grace, is a first hand witness to just the...
by Joel Walton | Aug 17, 2017 | Book Reviews
Affairs are messy, emotionally-charged, life-shaking events. There are so many questions we ask. Why did this happen? What’s wrong with me? What’s wrong with him/her? Should we divorce? What do we tell the kids? Can I ever trust you again? Now what? Torn Asunder:...
by Joel Walton | Jul 18, 2017 | Book Reviews
If you’re looking for a book full of deep theology or tear-jerking narratives that tug your emotions, this is NOT your book. That’s not Goff’s style. And I love it! Because it’s written for ordinary people like you and me with the message to go live a life beyond the...
by Joel Walton | Jun 15, 2017 | Book Reviews
“Above all else, guard your heart.” This instruction from Proverbs 4:23 took on new meaning as I read Andy Stanley’s “Enemies of the Heart” and I was challenged to deal with the four negative emotions that attack my (and your) heart: guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy....
