We live in unsettling,
challenging times. Everywhere we look, we see giant problems: giant obstacles
to sharing faith, giant barriers to peaceful lives, giant strongholds of fear.
But what if you knew eight small secrets to unlocking a strength big enough to
overcome whatever obstacle life may bring?
Using allegory and a bit
of humor, Jesus and the Beanstalk explores a passage in 2 Peter 1 to uncover
eight truths that will help you unleash a larger-than-life faith:
- Faith
- Goodness
- Knowledge
- Self-control
- Perseverance
- Godliness
- Affection for others
- Love
- Faith
- Goodness
- Knowledge
- Self-control
- Perseverance
- Godliness
- Affection for others
- Love
In this creative,
refreshing perspective on spiritual growth, you will discover an unyielding
strength when you tap the power of a God who is stronger than any beanstalk and
bigger than your biggest giants.
My Thoughts:
This book has such great
potential – taking 2 Peter to walk through those fears that hold us back in
life. Overcoming those fears and hard times is a subject everyone can relate
to. Unfortunately, this book just did not “do it” for me. I felt the stories
rambled a bit and I had a hard time focusing on the actual topic being
discussed. The writing style did not fit my interest, and I just never felt I
could relate to this book.
I hate giving bad reviews,
but I just did not find this book to be something I can recommend.
Lori Stanley Roeleveld is
a disturber of hobbits who enjoys making comfortable Christians late for dinner.
Her new book, Running from a
Crazy Man (and other adventures traveling with Jesus) is
available wherever fine books are sold. Jesus lover. Blogger. Wife.
Mother. Part-time dragon slayer. Not available for children's parties. You’ll
find Lori at her website http://www.loriroeleveld.com or
on her front porch writing.