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For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women
Shaunti Feldhahn, Jeff Feldhahn
Multnomah Books, 2006
Perfect
This book almost perfectly describes my thoughts and feelings in my marriage. I've been married nine years and my husband still doesn't understand me. I'd really like for him to read this.
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Redeeming Love
Francine Rivers
Multnomah Books, 1997
Best Book I EVER Read!!!!
When I got this book (a friend loaned it to me) I thought, huh, ok, sure I'll give it a try. Wow, I had no idea how good this story was going to be. I could not quit reading. Michael was so faithful to God, and it had a huge impact on me. I liked it so much that I ...
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Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication
Andy Stanley, Lane Jones
Multnomah Books, 2006
Amazing tool for pastors/speakers
On my top 5 favorite books! Easy to read and understand...so practical!!! Part one is written in story form instructing through a story. I'll likely use it as a reference for many years to come. I've recommended it to all my speaker friends... I loved it! If you ...
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For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men
Shaunti Feldhahn
Multnomah Books, 2004
he should be reading the counterpart. it's not all on you, girl!
I agree with other reviewers that this may encourage women to be less assertive of their needs and more understanding when their husbands are doing things the don't understand/agree with.
This book did help me understand my man but he's still accountable for his ...
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The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out
Brennan Manning
Multnomah Books, 2005
An Excellent Read
Brennan Manning discusses the love of God in a very personal way. The key word here is "personal." He does not spend time analyzing the original terms or the background of passages referring to the love of God. Instead, he works to help the reader understand the love ...
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Wild Goose Chase: Reclaim the Adventure of Pursuing God
Mark Batterson
Multnomah Books, 2008
Worthwhile Reading
When you read the title of this book, what comes to your mind? Like many, my thought was of chasing after something that cannot be attained. In actuality Wild Goose Chase points us toward reclaiming the adventure of pursuing God. According to Mark Batterson the Celtic ...
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In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars
Mark Batterson
Multnomah Books, 2006
Changed My Life
The funny thing is, I could sit here for hours and still come up with more ways this book has changed (and is changing) my life. If you actually do what this book challenges you to do, face your fears, see problems as opportunities, etc. your life will become 100% less ...
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Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
Alex Harris, Brett Harris
Multnomah Books, 2008
Great book for every teen
Like several reviewers wrote, I picked up this book for my 13 year old and first read it myself. It not only inspired me to do some "hard things", it helped me realize how I can challenge my kids to stretch beyond what they think their limitations may be . My ...
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I Kissed Dating Goodbye
Joshua Harris
Multnomah Books, 2003
The proof is in the pudding
Some people hate IKDG, and some people love it.
I belong to the second group.
You know the saying "The proof is in the pudding", so let's see what difference Joshua Harris' teachings on courtship make in real life.
Here an experiment I've conducted, that you can ...
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Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist
John Piper
Multnomah Books, 2003
Love the Lord Your God With All Your Heart and All Your Soul
~Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist~ is the book that started it all. Christian minister John Piper offers a profoundly controversial teaching of 'Christian Hedonism' popular in some evangelical circles, particularly amongst Reformed Protestants. The ...
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This Beautiful Mess: Practicing the Presence of the Kingdom of God
Rick Mckinley
Multnomah Books, 2006
Eye Opening and Entertaining!
No wonder Donald Miller is such a great writer! He gets to listen to Rick Mckinley EVERY WEEK!
This book was an awesome read. The first two sections were really good, but they were just the appetizers for the real meat of the book, the third section. I had to ...
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Seven Practices of Effective Ministry
Andy Stanley, Lane Jones, ...
Multnomah Books, 2004
A book every minister should read
I have been amiss in not writing a review of this book. It is a great little book on effective ministry. His ideas of seeking the win are great. Everyone wants to be on the winning team, and churches need to define what a win is. Also, his stuff on reviewing ...
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Teaching to Change Lives: Seven Proven Ways to Make Your Teaching Come Alive
Howard Dr Hendricks
Multnomah Books, 2003
Great information
I used this book as a training tool for Sunday School teachers in a small church. We found it to be excellent material. It is to the point and doesn't pull any punches about the fact the teaching is a committment. Should be required reading for everyone who wants to ...
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Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family
Steve Farrar
Multnomah Books, 2003
Dr. Ferrar has a unique gift
Dr. Steve Ferrar has a gift that I have never seen any man have before. He can tell us men what makes us tick and why we do things in a way that makes it so easy to understand. This guy is the real deal and he has had his own struggles. That says to me that he has ...
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Visioneering: God's Blueprint for Developing and Maintaining Vision
Andy Stanley
Multnomah Books, 2005
A great read for future business and community leaders
I enjoy Andy's writing style and he has done a great job on Visioneering.
By adding a practical blueprint for creating your personal vision, Andy also lays out a path for creating a business vision. His views on lining up your business vision with your personal ...
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