Book Reviews

Broken Heart on Hold
Surviving Separation
By Linda W. Rooks

Broken Heart on Hold is an inspirational and encouraging collection of honest and heartfelt messages written by a woman who really does understand-she has traveled the same path in her own marriage. Firmly rooted in Scripture, this book by Linda W. Rooks offers women practical steps for sorting out the emotional and mental chaos of separation as well as the biblical support they need to retain hope, hold fast to God, and trust him for the outcome. Broken Heart on Hold is the friend readers will turn to again and again.
“Stunning vulnerability! Linda W. Rooks may be the most courageous author I have ever read. She takes deep, vague, painful feelings and puts them into words with which you can identify – and find relief. Every gripping story will give you wisdom, encouragement, hope, and a map through the shadowy world of broken marriage. If it were up to me, there would be a law that no man could ever leave his wife without first reading this remarkable book.” Patrick Morley, Author, Founder and CEO, Man in the Mirror.
Publisher: Life Journey

The Quest for Character
By John MacArthur

The character crisis in our culture today has become so pervasive. The moral standards of only a few years ago seem to be only a faded memory. In John MacArthur’s book The Quest for Character, the author shows us how virtue has been replaced by a culture of infamy. The willingness to be entertained with iniquity has become accepted even among believers.
MacArthur highlights the fact that today honest character is seen as optional. The road map for developing true character in the midst of a decaying culture shines through, providing nothing short of a spiritual quest for this essential virtue. A must read.
Publisher: J Countryman

God, Do You Really Care? Finding Strength When He Seems Distant
By Tony Evans

God, Do You Really Care? Is a book Christians will reference time and time again throughout their life journey and its inescapable crises. A true faith-building book with a strong Christ-centered focus, Evans’ latest release solidifies the belief that God truly is in charge when life’s circumstances seem out of control. Evans reaches out to the hearts and minds of those who are experiencing doubt in their Creator. Grief, doubt, pain, confusion, and disappointment are not enough to drive the Savior away from caring and addressing His people’s everyday struggles in His own time and in His own way. A deeply powerful read, God, Do You Really Care? Not only reaffirms that God does care, but helps to ensure that no crisis will ever rob Christians of that rock-solid truth again.
Publisher: Multnomah Publishers