How to be a Christian Without Being Religious Reviewed, by Norman Wright This unique and cleverly-construct ed little volume is finding its way in to the hands of many readers. Origi nally designed as a Sunday school text for the new Gospel Light 12th grade material, it not only has re ceived a ready acceptance with the senior high crowd but also with adults as well. The book jacket is as catching as the title, but the main contribution remains within the cover of the book. This is “a life-related study of basic doctrines in the book of Komans.” Subjects covered are sin, salvation, separation, sovereignty and service. This is anything but a superficial treatment of a vital area of concern to all Christians, and the presenta tion is theologically sound and very interesting. Some of the individual chapter titles are “You Can Come Alive,” “Does God Ever Grade on a Curve?,” “Is Your Faith more than Fire Insurance?,” and “Stepping Stone or Stumbling Block.” The teacher’s manual, discussion sheets and visaul aids which accom pany this book in the teacher’s packet maintain the same quality as the book itself and should be investigat ed by every concerned youth worker. This is but the first volume in a new curiculum revision which will include another book, So What’s the Differ ence? a study of religions and cults, and Who Says? a study of the rea sons why we believe as we do and the entire area of science and Chris tianity. The thrust of How to be a Chris tian Without Being Religious is to help a person know what he believes and why he believes it. It is a re freshing and helpful volume.—Regal Press, Gospel Light Publications, Glendale, California, $.69. Referral In Pastoral Counseling by William B. Oglesby, Jr. Prentice Hall, $3.95 “This volume provides guidelines for the pastoral counselor in refer ring individuals to other professions and service organizations, including a discussion of the several areas available to the minister for refer ral. The minister’s own skills and resources are also examined, demon strating how they can be utilized before the referral.” Upon careful reading and analysis of this brief volume, one might agree that it lives up to this prior claim. Written in a clear and fluent style, the book reveals the author’s keen insights into a persistent problem area which plagues each and every
pastor. Practical suggestions are il lustrated with selected case studies to reinforce the points. The delicate problem of when to refer with specific guidelines such as when there is a limitation of time, skill, emotional security, and/or the underlying premises for doing such are quite explicit. The subjects cov ered are how to refer, where to refer (many helpful lists of agencies are provided here), privileged communi cation, and when referral fails. This work is an encouragement to the pastor who wants to be effective in his counseling ministry. The adap tation and selection of these princi ples will be at the reader’s disposal. — Reviewed by H. Norman Wright, Talbot Theological Seminary Lef's Have A Banquet! by Joyce Landorf The amusing subtitle “Or will $1.36 be enough?”’ gives evidence of the helpful and happy problems one faces in arranging a banquet. There are multitudes of details. Joyce Lan dorf, who is daily featured in a pro gram for women “Here’s Joyce” on KBBI, Los Angeles, is also a column ist for THE KING’S BUSINESS. The five chapters which she has written so cleverly explain how to overcome the normal hardships and pitfalls in b anqu e t arrangements. Even if you are not planning a ban quet in the near future, this book will be a valued part of your library, providing much amusement from the difficulties the author herself has en countered over the years. To give an idea of how busy she is, Mrs. Lan dorf generally has about 25 Mother and Daughter banquets during the six weeks period in May. Much in demand as a singer and speaker, she has been greatly used of God for His glory. 118 pages; paper; Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Mich.; $1.95. The Patience of Hope An Exposition of James 4:13-5:20 by Spiros Zodhiates We have here now the third and final volume of the author’s exten
sive exposition of the Epistle of James. Seldom in recent years have we had such a careful and satisfying work on any book of the Bible. To call it a “close examination” hardly describes it adequately. In spite of the expanded treatment, we find a simplicity, a clarity, and a practicali ty about this commentary that com mends it to personal study as well as to public ministry. The Greek is drawn on whenever it will yield ad ditional light. The other two volumes were entitled respectively The Work of Faith and The Labor of Love. An extensive bibliography and several indexes are added. 299 pages; cloth; Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., Grand Rapids; $4.00. BOOK ENDS (A Review of Current Publications) THE TOASTMASTERS' HANDBOOK by Morry Carlson. 80 pages; paper; Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Mich.; $.95. Have you ever been asked to be a master of ceremonies? Be cause the date was far enough in advance you said, "Yes." As the hour approached, you be came desperate, not knowing exactly what might happen. Cleverly written, this book shows what is expected of a master of ceremonies, the effective techniques he can use, and some prac tical pointers for a successful meeting. Intro ductions for speakers, musicians, and closing remarks are also suggested. CHARMING YOU by Marjorie Frost. 188 pages; paper; Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rap ids, Mich.; $.95. It was Vance Havner who sagely pointed out "To be all-out for Christ doesn't mean that you need to look all-in." The author has supervised charm classes in homes and church-affiliated groups for many years. A grad uate of Moody Bible Institute, her volume clear ly suggests organized short cuts for the teen ager, career woman, or homemaker. AFTER THE TASSEL IS REMOVED by Louis O. Caldwell. 80 pages; cloth; Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, Mich.; $2.95. Cleverly packaged and printed, the author puts down guidelines for high school graduates, pointing out the impor tance, among other things, of a college edu cation and one which carries a meaning for the future. The attractive presentation package will be practical as a graduation gift. STORIES ABOUT BIBLE PEOPLE FOR LITTLE PEOPLE by Dora Dene Philippe. 2 vols.; paper over boards; Cowman Publications, Los Angeles; (no price given). Stories from the Old Testa ment are told here for the two through five- year-olds. Drawings illustrate the incidents. In side the jackets (we accidentally discovered) are hints for story telling. A RESTLESS REDHEAD AND GOD by Virginia Anderson. 155 pages; paper; Pioneer Girls, Wheaton, III.; $1.29. Life is very bleak when your family is scattered and you are only eight. Such was the experience of Joan KiHilea to whom God spoke and called for missionary service in Thailand. The book should be a real help in working with young women in the church. DEVOTIONALS ON THE TREES OF THE BIBLE by Grace P. Wellborn. 109 pages; cloth; Baker Book House, Grand Rapids; Mich.; $2.50. A de lightful volume of refreshing thoughts and spir itual truths. Some soft drawings add to the spirit of it.
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