Book Review: “Necessary Endings” BY henry Cloud

It was the winter of 2008, in my senior year, and I was at a crossroads with what I wanted to do after finishing high school. Was I going to university? Should I move out with my friend and find a job? Should I continue my pursuit for a professional basketball career? By the way, …

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Book Review: The Masculine Mandate by Richard D. Philips

"What does it mean to be a man?" is a question I'm sure a lot of men (and women) have asked for generations. I've asked it hundreds of times myself only to receive responses such as, "a man is strong and tough," "a man is successful and has a lot of money," "a man never …

Book Review: Searching the Scriptures by Chuck Swindoll

After graduating high school in 2009, I took a year off to work at a local gym nearby. One day my coworker Fernando approached me in the break room as I read my pocket-sized New Testament Bible: "What you reading mang?" He said.  Fernando was a middle aged, outspoken Hispanic man. I closed the page …

Book Review: The Autobiography of Frederick Douglas

The autobiography of Frederick Douglas is a fascinating story of a man who being born into slavery, fought his way to freedom. He was born in Maryland, most likely in the early 1800s as he didn't know his exact age. He also didn't know his father, but by his skin complexion, he suspected him to …

Book Review: The Case for a Creator, by Lee Strobel

Have you ever wondered if God really existed? I believe it's a question every human has to face at some point in their lives. For me, that happened in high school. For the first time in my life I questioned God, the Bible, and my faith. Looking back in retrospect, those questions were necessary for …

Book Review: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Published in 1989, Stephen Covey's book "7 Habits of highly effective people" has impacted thousands of people around the world by helping them shift their perspective on how they think about life, goals, and success. After reading this book, I would recommend it to anyone trying to grow more in the following areas: Self-discipline Time …

4 Books Every Christian Skeptic should Read

Have you ever heard of the term "blind faith?" During my university years, I participated in many conversations, a lot of them with people who believe Christianity is nothing but blind faith. Although I disagree, I do understand their reasoning: many "Christians" do often follow what they call their faith, blindly. Meaning, their faith is based …

Book Review: “Ask It” by Andy Stanley

  In his book "Ask It," Andy Stanley focuses on one specific question that if applied to your life correctly will help you make better decisions.  While the book includes numerous examples of real life experiences, it's also rooted in biblical principles. The main question is simple, yet powerful and revolutionary. Applying it to your …

Book Review: Total Money Make Over by Dave Ramsey

No matter who you are, money can either be a blessing or a curse depending on how you manage it. As a young college graduate in my mid-twenties, I am now realizing how little I know about money. Plus, I have student loans to pay back and a wedding coming up soon. This gives me …

5 Questions a People Pleaser Should Ask Themselves

Questions a people pleaser should ask themselves