Max On Life: Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions by Max Lucado

In this book, Max Lucado answers 172 of the most pressing questions he's received in over 25 years in ministry. He also offers advice on writing and publishing. The book is intended as a resource for those in ministry, as well as new or mature believers.

I enjoy reading Max's works, however perhaps too much ground is attempted to be covered here. I think it may be better to have delved deeper into the answers. I am guessing the intent is to give quick answers and redirect one to God, but I think it may not be enough for the general reader. The more I mature as a Christian, I need deeper discussions in whole biblical truths. Alternatively I did like Max referring to his own personal experiences.

Ultimately I want to say this is more for a new believer, but again I don't even like skipping the whole word of God when ministering to new believers.

Perhaps this is better as a conversation starter in small group discussions that can look deeper in the Bible for full answers. I think that's the only way I would recommend this book.

I received this book for free from Booksneeze and was not required to write a favorable review.

The Final Summit by Andy Andrews

The Final Summit is actually the sequel of The Traveler's Gift.  Drowning in a depressed mourning over his wife’s death; the archangel, Gabriel, visits David.  It is up to David to save the world.  A time traveler himself, he learns he is not alone, yet it is his calling to lead these other great minds in a race to save humanity.  It’s refreshing and enthralling to follow along with the conversations of these philosophers and legends such as Gabriel, Ann Frank, Ben Franklin, King David, and more.

I have not read The Traveler's Gift but I didn’t notice I was missing any background.  Important to note, in my opinion, is that this is a work of fiction, and should not to be confused with a challenge to one’s religious or spiritual beliefs.  I don’t believe it’s meant to broaden one’s perspective as a Christian.  That said, I really enjoyed the history lessons throughout the book, which were mixed with the fiction.  I felt like I was learning something about the biographies of the famous people encountered, as well as being entertained with a good story.  I don’t remember History class being this interesting.  The Reader’s Guide appendix was also a great point of reference when I needed further clarity.  I definitely recommend this book.  It’s an easy read.  Now I'm going to have to read the first book...

I received a complementary version of this ebook from Booksneeze and was not obligated to write a positive review.