This book offers a confrontation of a couple big issues today. For most of the book, the author identifies problems with our desires and where we seekThis book offers a confrontation of a couple big issues today. For most of the book, the author identifies problems with our desires and where we seek to fulfill them. He offers plenty of insight from experience. Toward the end, he highlights the great satisfaction and security available in the grace of God, which changes everything for us. I only wish he talked about this sooner, and more frequently throughout....more
The author touches on a very relevant topic, with very real life experience. At times, a bit teachy, but often very honest and frank, she struggles thThe author touches on a very relevant topic, with very real life experience. At times, a bit teachy, but often very honest and frank, she struggles through the issue of desire - the good, bad, and ugly. I'm not sure if she ever arrives at a place where she's sharing something unique and profound. Rather, she shares about her unique but relatable experiences, and applies familiar teachings and truths to them....more
Despite its somewhat casual format and anecdotal evidence, the author has the guts to say some things that need to be said: what we breathe, drink, anDespite its somewhat casual format and anecdotal evidence, the author has the guts to say some things that need to be said: what we breathe, drink, and eat have a lot to do with our health, and so does exercise and emotion. it sounds so obvious, but do we actually live this way or just talk this way? The book includes a compelling life story of the author's complete reversal of health problems....more
Quite an enjoyable book, which is why I "rushed" through it in 2 months! It is composed of 31 short letters from a mentor demon to his protegee, who iQuite an enjoyable book, which is why I "rushed" through it in 2 months! It is composed of 31 short letters from a mentor demon to his protegee, who is assigned to a particular human. Each little letter hits on a relevant ethical lesson about how our souls are turned one way or another. Though over 70 years old and immediately applicable to the wartime years, its still applicable today!...more
Lewis reflects on the nature of four different meanings of love, found in four different Greek words: Storge, Phileo, Eros, and Agape. The first, whicLewis reflects on the nature of four different meanings of love, found in four different Greek words: Storge, Phileo, Eros, and Agape. The first, which he calls "affection," refers to dutiful, loyal, familial love. It is care that arises from sentiment and pity. The second, which he calls "friendship," is based on commonality, appreciation, and choice. The third, simply referred to as "eros," refers to the romantic, possessive desires. Finally, Agape, or "charity," refers to the heavenly, unconditional, sacrificial love that needs nothing in return.
As with other non-fiction works of his, Lewis draws applications from is contemporary society that may stretch the reader's mind, in trying to relate. Yet, if one can get into the mindset of the author, his insights are quite helpful and applicable today....more
This short book doesn't waste any of your time. The author assembles a little analogy from the book if Ephesians for us when considering our spiritualThis short book doesn't waste any of your time. The author assembles a little analogy from the book if Ephesians for us when considering our spiritual life: We first need to sit and rest in what Christ has done for us. Only then are we able to walk the life he has called us to. And after this, we are able to take our stand against the enemy's attacks. He discusses common problems such as human effort, legalism, and preferring what is fair to what is gracious. Only by resting in Christ are we able to live sacrificially, trust Him, and live in power. As we take a stand against the devil, we must realize that it is not our role to attack. We merely need to hold the ground that Christ has already gained for us....more
Read it a while ago in classy old english. At that time, I said to myself that it'd be the first book (other than books of the Bible) that I'd read twRead it a while ago in classy old english. At that time, I said to myself that it'd be the first book (other than books of the Bible) that I'd read twice. I love life stories that teach. This one is not-so-sneaky in its approach, personifying various human qualities and vices in characters....more
Great story of a life journey that involved leaving Texas for Oregon. It's easy to see how this represents leaving a more traditional Christianity forGreat story of a life journey that involved leaving Texas for Oregon. It's easy to see how this represents leaving a more traditional Christianity for a new view of the faith....more
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