James Bryan Smith. An Arrow Pointing to Heaven: A Devotional Biography. B&H, 2002. 272 pp.
During his life, Rich Mullins challenged the sensibilities of what it means to follow Jesus in today’s world, and now in his death, he challenges all to build upon his legacy of joy, compassion, brokenness, unblinking honesty, and wonder of an Awesome God.
Author James Bryan Smith describes this book as a “devotional biography,” giving readers an insight into Rich’s life, but more importantly, allowing the readers to learn what was most important to Rich—urging people to draw near to God. The book focuses on the key themes of Rich’s life including Family, Creation, Suffering, Simplicity, and the Love of God.
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Mark DeVine. Bonhoeffer Speaks Today: Following Jesus at All Costs. B&H, 2005. 179 pp.
Imprisoned and eventually executed for his opposition to Hitler’s regime, the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer continues to fascinate and inspire Christians across the world. His life epitomizes authenticity, commitment, and sacrifice. Devine writes, “When a man willingly exposes himself to suffering and death for his faith and for others, we take notice and with good reason. While martyrdom neither proves nor produces a spiritual giant, the possibility does arise, and this piques a distinctive longing common to followers of Jesus Christ.”
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Richard Morgan, Howard Morgan, and John Morgan, eds. In the Shadow of Grace: The Life and Meditations of G. Campbell Morgan. Baker, 2007. 144 pp.
In the Shadow of Grace pulls together some of G. Campbell Morgan’s unpublished writings on dealing with confrontation in life, bringing comfort to readers who struggle with life’s difficulties. Covering subjects from shattered dreams to the deaths of friends and family, rejection to facing the end of life, this tender and hopeful book will encourage and strengthen readers to face trials with courage and fortitude.
Readers will also get a rare glimpse into the personal life and struggles of Morgan; the book is edited by his three grandsons, who tie Morgan’s writings to real events in his life, showing us how the great preacher himself responded to trying times.
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