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The End o f This Present Age by Lehman Strauss Considering all of today’s popular Bible teachers and conference speak ers no one has a more able grip on prophetic truths, with the God-given ability of their proclamation, than this author. In his new volume Dr. Strauss continues studies based on an earlier volume, “ God’s Plan for the Future.” Major divisions deal with the coming world church and the so-called ecumenical movement, the rise of the anti-christ, the col lapse of the king of the north, the great world conflagration, the millen nial reign of the Messiah, and the final renovation of the earth. THE KING’S BUSINESS heartily com mends this new work which Bible students will find very satisfying and gratifying because of its escha- talogical position.—133 pages; cloth; Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Mich.; $3.95. The Man From Steamtown by James R. Adair Although recently he was taken home to be with the Lord in an air plane crash, the fascinating story of F. Nelson Blount’s life will truly be a challenge to many laymen. Mr. Blount began as a railroad engineer and by 30 he was a millionaire. Be fore his death this Christian leader served as chairman of the board of Steamtown, U.S.A. located in Bellows Falls, Vermont, at which site 50 steam locomotives were assembled as a part of his hobby. The biographer, one of the finest writers of our con temporary times, traces the personal history of this colorful figure over his experiences from a “New Eng land blueblood” to the time of his spiritual leadership for Christ. The publication will prove to be an ex cellent gift for any Christian layman. — 224 pages; cloth; Moody Press, Chicago, 111.; $3.95. BOOK ENDS________ (A Review of Current Publications) W HEN TH E RAIN FALLS by Herschel H. Hobbs. 89 pages; cloth; Baker Book House, Grand Rap ids, M ich.; $2.95. The well-known author, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Oklahom a City, writes about scriptural com fort for "troubled hearts" In a day and age when so many trage dies befall the individual. There is a need to understand the m ystery of suffering and the will of God. The author discusses such things
as the stewardship of sorrow which deals with the loss of loved ones, including young children. The book would make an excellent gift for those who have been bereaved recently. M ARRIAGE IS FOR LIVIN G. 157 pages; paper; Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, M ich.; $1.95. Chapters include such themes as "W hy Opposites Attract?" by Lionel A. Whiston and "M arriage Is Four Strands" by W alden How ard. There are 22 personal stories which illus trate particular circum stances. Others include the way some individuals try to escape responsi bility, overlook the past, neglect the children; the problem of childless couples, the breakdown of communication, and psychosomatic illnesses. CREA TIV E QUESTIONS ON CH RISTIAN LIVIN G by Ralph Heyen. I l l pages; paper; Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, M ich.; $1.50. 9°® most valuable means of Bible study is in group discussion when led in an analysis of various Scriptural truths. The author, who Is chaplain at Pine Rest Christian Hospital, deals with vari ous Bible personalities including Cain, Samson, Esther, and twenty others as well as different key areas of Scripture such as the Sermon on the Mount, New Testam ent parables, characters from Acts, and the Epistles. Each page contains a series of ten or more points for discussion with Scriptural suggestions for every study. TO LO VE IS TO LIV E by Spiros Zodhlates. 350 pages; cloth; W illiam B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, M ich.; $3.95. For those who have enjoyed this author's study in the book of Jam es, no disappointment will com e in this incisive discussion based on "the love chapter" of the Bible, I Corinthians 13. Of Greek back ground, Dr. Zodhiates gives a helpful discussion, understandable for the average layman, of each of the words which carries significance in these beautiful verses. It Is based upon the original Greek text. HOW TO GIVE A DEVOTION by Muriel Larson. 107 pages; cloth; Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, M ich.; $2.50. No longer does one need to become "panicked" when asked to speak. A number of helpful books and pamphlets are available to cover this aspect of Christian wit ness. The publisher has included devotions for women's groups, written by the author at an earlier occasion as well as for other purposes. One is shown how to start devotions for the group, where to get ideas, how to use the Bible in outlining an inspirational message, the use of music, the holding of services in rest homes, jails, and other places. PLEASE G IVE A DEVOTION— FOR A LL OCCA SIONS by Am y Bolding. 121 pages; cloth; Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, M ich.; $2.50. The author, wife of the assistant pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lubbock, Texas, who has pre pared other books on devotions including those especially for young people, arranges a devo tion for each month of the year in this volume. A number of splendid poems and illustrations are given with the writer sharing many of her personal experiences. N ATURE STORIES FOR CH ILDREN by Vera Hutchcroft. 95 pages; paper: Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, M ich.; (no price given). Boys and girls are always fascinated, and rightly so, by all of God's creation. There seem s to be no end to the ideas which can be used to draw spiritual truths from these important aspects of God's handiwork. The author includes 41 and ties each to a Scriptural truth which can be help fully illustrated. It would appear that each one of these would make an ideal story to be used by parents at devotional tim es with their chil dren. NINE ROADS TO REN EW AL by W alden Howard. 162 pages; cloth; Word Books, W aco, Texas; $3.50. W ith a forward by the award-winning author Keith M iller, the publication seeks to point out ways by which churches, dissatisfied with a degree of mediocrity and sameness of the day, can emerge victoriously. The various chapters point out how other congregations have advanced successfully in these important types of m inistry. Above all, the reader will be clearly aware o t the fact that the Lord has not taken His hand of blessing from the church today.
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