A Review of The Noticer

Imagine Morgan Freeman dispensing wisdom from books he has gathered from works by Gary Chapman (Marriage Expert), Andy Stanley (Life Coach), John Maxwell (Leadership Guru), Les and Leslie Parrot (Relationships) and autobiographies of famous leaders in seemingly random places and random people. This is what you have when you read The Noticer. The main character shares bits and pieces of wisdom and perspective as he meets people struggling with issues in life and marriage. The book closes with a memorable object lesson and a remarkable revelation.
The purpose of this book is to cause you to pause, reflect, and take stock of where you are going in life. It is an excellent read for those who need to stop and think about their purpose in life. At times, I found it very sappy and unrealistic, but as I also found it’s interactive application of wisdom to life, I realized that it was an excellent example of what many of people need to see. Wisdom applied to real life.
If you are looking for a fast and easy read that can also cause you to pause, then this book is for you! Wisdom is always best when applied, but getting there always takes perspective.

The Principle of the Path

I’m a twenty something. And wherever I go, I am faced with plenty of peers that have given up on marriage, live with one another, or any other multitude of things. They all have a basic argument. This is that scripture, or even traditional conservative principles, are outdated. On my worst days, I see the validity of their points. I mean, commitment didn’t seem to pay off for others. Life is more complicated than it seems and there is always a justification for the wrong (or just advantageous behavior) that we do. Simply put, my friends and I both need Andy Stanley’s book, The Principle of the Path.
In a contemporary way, Andy brings home three thousand (or older) year old Biblical principles. He clearly makes the connection between our choices and their consequences, and shows why it only makes sense to do the right thing. With humor, wit, and good writing, Andy brings home a message that is currently needed for us today. He does so in a relevant way that draws your attention and makes you want to keep reading.
By the way, Andy’s series that this book is written from is currently online at www.northpoint.org. You can watch this series and hear him as he explains it. Then, run out and buy as many copies of this book as you can, get them to your friends, and maybe, just maybe, they will avoid disaster. Disaster can be avoided if you simply follow, the principle of the path.

In the Footsteps of Paul

In the Footsteps of Paul by Ken Huggins takes you on an exciting adventure to the sights of Paul’s missionary journeys with very informative commentary from a variety of scholars and great thinkers. As I read the book, I was able to understand the journeys of Paul in new ways as I read the thoughts about them. These thoughts gave me insights into the process, understanding of the reasons, and the dedication that came from Paul’s life. The pictures were very pretty as well and brought fuller meaning to the text. I was able to the journeys of Paul in a whole new way. The book itself is bound very well, and it looks like a coffee table book. It would be great for anyone who is interested in a mixture of art, photography, and Biblical thought.