Billy Graham in Quotes

Two book reviews in one week?  I am on it!  

I absolutely love to study the ministry of men who have defied social norms and made a profound difference on Christianity. Billy Graham is one of these men. In the book, Billy Graham in Quotes, readers will find a collection of quotes in reference to an abundance of topics; topics that include addiction, church, death, forgiveness, greed and many more. Written by his son, Franklin Graham, this book offers guidance comprised of published books as well as personal writings. I really enjoyed this book and the insight it offered into the mind of a great man of God. It’s always interesting to read of the opinions of people who have spent their lives digging deep into the things of a Holy God.

As with other books that are primarily focused on the thoughts and opinions of others, Billy Graham in Quotes offers a great one time read, but I question whether or not I will read it a second time. This book would make a great coffee table book or even gift book for those who enjoy Billy Graham or just love quotes. I would recommend to anyone to read it at least once, as it will offer a great level of insight into Billy Graham as a man and a preacher.   

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The Word of Promise New Testament

It has been quite a while since I have critiqued a book for BookSneeze, so I thought it was time to do so again. I actually have been listening to this most recent book on audio cd.  It's called The Word of Promise New Testament. I have never been a fan of audio books, but this audio version of the Bible is one of my favorites. Whether on a long drive or just in the car for a few minutes, it’s nice to hear Scripture that will encourage your day. Being that the New Testament is where I spend a lot of my devotion time, I thoroughly enjoy hearing the Word vocally interpreted. The dramatization by well recognized voices aids in the understanding of the Scripture and makes the Word come alive. I will say that some of the background music and noises can be distracting. This particular version is read from the NKJV. I would like to hear it in the Message or New Living Translation.  

This cd set would make a great gift for those who are on the go on a regular basis. I would not recommend these audio cds to replace your copy of the actual written Word, but they do provide a new perspective that would be useful as an additional resource.