Book Reviews
Be Still Matt Searles
This book consists of short devotions from 4 psalms. Each psalm is divided by verse into several subjects on which we can meditate and reflect. It is designed to help us take time out from the busyness of life and “be still before the Lord”. Using this small volume we can pause with the psalmist.
This book is in the Church Library with a yellow sticker on the spine.
Lifelines for tough times Mike Fabarez
Few can expect to go through life without experiencing pain and suffering of some kind.
This book gives the reader pointers on how to handle each situation with God’s love and support. Living through his own struggles with his daughter’s diagnosis and uncertainty of life, and using many Biblical references, Mike Fabarez guides us through life’s challenges on a personal basis while staying closely involved with the Church. He encourages us to see that even in what we see as a worst case scenario, God has a plan and we need to keep praying through the pain; God will always give us spiritual support.
This book is written in an easily understood style and its 12 chapters would be of help to people inside and outside the Church, who are trying to make sense of suffering. The appendix consists of 11 helpful excerpts from the Bible.
In the Church Library, this book has a blue spot on the spine.