The Bait of Satan ( John Bevere) non-fiction

John Bevere gets right to the point. He pulls no punches in this epic of relational proportion.

EVER BEEN OFFENDED? STILL HARBOURING OFFENCE IN YOUR HEART? (here's the catch) HAS YOUR OFFENDED HEART WALLED YOU OFF FROM PROSPERING IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS...

This book is a must read. Offence, unforgiveness, bitterness, jealousy, resentment...all have the power to destroy the closest relationships we have. Here are a few quotes..

"The closer the relationship, the more severe the offence."
"Only those you care about can hurt you."
"A person who cannot forgive has forgotten how great a debt God has forgiven them."
"Many people are unable to function properly in God's purpose and calling for their lives because of wounds, hurts, and offences in their lives."

After the first read through the book, John Bevere invites you as the reader through a 30 day devotional journey that takes you back through the book, through some timely principles in scripture and through the sore spots in your life...to bring you through the woundedness to a wholeness and freedom that Christ has for every believer.

I just finished the first read, and started the devotional journey today. Already it has been soul-opening.

Is it time for surgery of the soul? Have you harboured your hate and resentment long enough? Do you lack the tools to get our of the trap you've found yourself in? Pick up a copy of "The Bait of Satan" and take a walk with the Holy Spirit out of the mire and into freedom where you belong.

Racing to Win - (Joe Gibbs) non fiction

I just finished this book. It wasn't so much an autobiograpy, but a copilation of learning experiences a great man of sports chose to share. Joe Gibbs, pro-football coach and NASCAR owner, talks about football and stock car racing and life. I found the book an easy read. He's very knowledgeable about what he talks about, but uses down to earth language to express his thoughts. For a reader that doesn't understand football all that well, I found the use of his imagery still very understandable.

Joe Gibbs also shares about his faith and how it has fashioned his life. He doesn't preach, but shares from his heart how Jesus has changed his perception on life and relationships. Joe talks about marriage, communication, team building, leadership and finances. He gets his material from the Bible and his life experiences. His role model for leadership is Jesus.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading about his life, and hope that one day I get the chance to meet him... this side of heaven.