Spiritual direction

At last a book that is New Zealand born which gives a
comprehensive exploration into the world of Spiritual Direction. Sue Pickering has written a very good book covering what Spiritual Direction is all about from both sides - director and directee. In this often misunderstood world of Spiritual Direction the book will help someone interested in learning what it involves plus it will invite you to see the richness that can be found in it. A helpful, clearly written book that is through in it's coverage of this topic.

By Mrs Neroli Hollis

Book review

Having a bad day? Think life is not worth living for? Read Treasures in the Darkness. Tragedy after tragedy and yet Andy stood firm to his God.

Andy Bray New Zealander and currently director of FamilyLife has lots to share from his past experiences. His eldest daughter Natasha was drowned along with 6 others in a flash flood on the Mangetepopo River. This is a deeply moving and easy to read book.

Introducing new books, reviews

I had always admired Dr Condoleezza Rice and after reading the book "Condi" by Mary Beth Brown, I admire her even more. She is an amazing role model for women. Im my eyes she is a women of substance.
For the first year of her formal education, she was home schooled by her mother who instilled in her a strong sense of self worth, and worked diligently to realise all the potential within her daughter. Being black was no disadvantage and she taught Condoleezza to believe that she could fly. Born into a Christian home, her aunt said of her faith in God "She knows that he guides and directs her. She learned this early as a child, to have that faith, and to believe that the Lord can do all things."
For an inspirational read, I encourage you to borrow this book about Condoleezza Rice, a gifted woman who loves and honours God; a professor, diplomat, author and national security expert who served as the 66th United States Secretary of State.

By Chris Lucas

New book on salvation

In looking at the complex but important topic of what it takes to truly be saved, Alan Stanley in his book "Salvation is more complicated than you think" asserts that contrary to what so many church going Christians believe today, there is more to salvation.
He argues that today's notion of salvation as a decision tantamount to "accepting Jesus in your heart" falls short of what Jesus and the rest of the Bible teaches.