All it takes is faith
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Five stars is the least I could offer. Dr. MacKinnon is a master story teller. He tells this captivating story in such a manner that you find yourself sitting at the table listening along with Benjamin and Leah. I found myself completely engrossed in the story that I've heard many times in my life. My only complaint is the book is over before you know it.
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It would be awesome if all believer's demonstrated this kind of faith and dependence upon God. This is a must.
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A very fine story.  Showing that faith and trust in God can bring about miracles.
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experiencing one's journey, knowing they made it and you can too if you JUST BELIEVE

IF YOU EVER GET THE CHANCE READ, Andrew Heard's Book, A gray faith, it's his journey as a pastor, from my hometown, who dies of cancer and leaves behind his wife and little girl.. His wife Bailey continues his mission and has a blog to follow..
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From Matthew 7:7, " Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. "This novel is a fast read and provides compelling evidence of what a difference faith in God can make in our day-to-day lives. This faith journey presents a number of difficult challenges for the main character, Jayden. Life circumstances for Jayden seem, at times, brutal and overall tragic. The plodding along existence of everyday life was accepted as the natural course. That darkness was lifted as the Lord was accepted and began His work in her heart and mind. I always enjoy a book with a happy ending. For this character, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13) certainly applies.
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This is one good read.  It was such a good example of how hard life comes at us even with church folk.  After all we are all human and this book shows how with a strong faith  we can be victorious in Christ.
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Easy faith, simply believing, doesn't last. Our faith looks different in different seasons of our spiritual life. Often our confrontation with different theologies and worldviews may cause us to rethink some things. Or at least give us more understanding for others. We may grow from a budding apologist with sure answers for every Bible difficulty to someone with less certainty who still trusts. Our faith was made to change. We were made to move from where we were (or where we are) to somewhere deeper. The world is also changing, and that brings new challenges on how to live out our faith in ways that connect with the wider world.

Michael Hidalgo is the lead pastor of Denver Community Church and the author of Unlost. He writes regularly for Relevant Magazine.  He wrote Changing Faith: Questions, Doubts & Choices About an Unchanging God  to help us move beyond easy answers, certainty and static faith. His hope is that his readers will wrestle with their difficult questions and press on. Hidalgo doesn't tell his readers what to think, but he hints at the movements we will make if we will continue to be people of faith.

Hidalgo identifies a dozen such movements (these are also chapter titles): From Closed to Open, From Certainty to Probability, From Definition to Description, From Words to Experience, From Knowing to Unknowing, From Being Right to Being Faithful, From Power to Truth, From Legalism to Wholeness, From Toil to Work, From Nowhere to Everywhere, From Bad News to Good News, From Fear to Love, From Small Stories to a Big Story.

It was the subtitle of the book that caught my eye: Questions, Doubts & Choices about an Unchanging God. I have read books about 'changing faith' (notably Kathy Esbocar's Faithshift), wrestling with doubt and apologetic type books designed to help readers grapple with the culture they find themselves in. Hidalgo describes some 'faith shifts' (i.e. the movement from closed to open, certainty to probability, knowing to unknowing, right to faithful). Likewise Hidalgo writes about  some questions that will be of apologetic interest.  Fundamentally, however this a book about spiritual growth. If Hidalgo is clear on any point, it is that 'knowing the right answers' is not a prerequisite for growth. If anything he commends intellectual humility and trust in our unchanging God, even when nothing seems certain.

I liked this book. I think other authors do a better job of addressing the issue of doubt, but I found myself nodding my head as I read. I appreciate that Hidalgo did not write a book to help us change or to become more honest thinkers. He is writing this book to help us remain faithful in the midst of change and uncertainty. I give this book three-and-a-half stars.

Notice of material connection, I received this book from InterVarsity Press in exchange for my honest review.
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A wonderful story of faith and perseverance through some of the harshest things that anyone could live. Well told and deeply encouraging.
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Joe touches here on a sticky subject. Many people (myself included) have a hard time with faith as a relegious concept. But Joe takes it to a much farther level.
His idea is simple yet profound. Have faith in your outcomes, your goals, the Universe.
Joe talks about his time when he was homeless and it great detail. I think that for a former homeless man to have books on amazon that I can review is the best lesson in faith that there is.
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Once you pick this book up you will not be able to put it down. It is truly a book of pain, lost, knowing what you know, believing and most of all LOVE. Any person that has ever lost faith,thought that he/she was all alone or ever felt like giving up during hard times must read this book. It will make you rejoice in the goodness of our Lord and the gift of life.
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A heart grabbing story of love, courage and determination mixed with unbelievable strength and faith. A family is totally caught off guard when their middle child is violently ill and none of the many doctors and specialists are able to determine the cause. Eventually it is discovered and the immediate family as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends step forward to help with their new life. This book follows their journey over many years and makes you reexamine your faith. We all have so many things to be thankful for.
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An inspiring book of faith and trust in God. The author takes us on her personal journey of trials and tribulation and how she was able to find , not only strength but victory, through God's word.  This book is defintelty a must read for anyone who is facing sickness or trials. The scriptures quoted are powerful and conforting. Love it!
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You, in your life as a Christian, are striving to build a firm foundation of faith in the Lord.  Commendable.  You are reaching into a growing sense of love and compassion and smattering those around you with good works.  Friends, this much is needed for you and us.  We know this world is not always a good place.  Now comes the toughest challenge of all: most of you don't read your own Bible which is the handbook designed to increase your faith and bring you closer to the mind of God.  Because of whatever reason you are listening to parsons, reverends, pastors, and televangelists to tell you about your faith when it is between you and God and they won't save you.  How do you get beyond this problem?  Ed Burdette approached me to review this short and sounds to be an effective book on getting you to finally read your Bible this year.
Ed is concerned you have a treasure chest within your reach with jewels and gemstones and all it takes is opening it up; this treasure chest is the Word of God.  He knows it will not be easy to get you into the habit of daily reading the Word and growing closer to God.  Hence, the book with a three-pronged approach.  The 1st is showing you the riches gained by reading the words of the Bible, probably very near you.  What this can do for your faith is measureless.  2nd, anything worth doing will have its hurdles and challenges, the tough spots pulling you away.  Consistency is the key and habit is the goal.  3rd, the how-to section with the pertinent questions designed to get you on the road and moving forward in the right direction.  From what I read in the book, Ed Burdette is practical, thought a lot of things through, and presents the nuts and bolts, the objections, the answers, and all the rest of it is up to You.  God has never forced you into anything and it's always been your choice.  Your faith, your salvation, your life is your decision,
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This story being true shows how much courage it takes to move on from trauma and abuse but that it is possible though not at all easy  hands up for A. Peter's who has given courage hope and faith to so many in situations both simular and different. Thank you you are a true inspiration to all
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A Motivational Book that will help strengthen your Faith
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Learning Faith is a difficult task especially when you've experienced loss.  Both Bonnie and Same have experienced a great deal of loss in their lives and they are both afraid of losing again.  Their challenge is to learn to have faith again, in themselves, other people, love, and each other.
It's gutwrenching learning piece by piece what happened to Bonnie's son, Sam's parents, and their pasts.  We do get to see them grow in faith and trait, but is it enough and is it fast enough?
Great story.  Great characters.  Liz Isaacson never lets us down.  Looking forward to more of her books.  (Preorder them!)
Clean romance with genuine feelings and emotions expressed.  I have to remind myself they aren't my real neighbors.
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A  wonderful written book of faith through the eyes of  a twelve year old boy dealing with paralysis and his faith with family and friends along the way . Randy is an inspiration to us all and we can learn how hard life can be. His faith and belief in God has carried him through life in a profound way . We all can learn what courage and strength God has given Randy. A great book.