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"Torn" by Jud Wilhite
Jun. 28th, 2012 03:03 pm"Torn: Trusting God When Life Leaves You in Pieces" is a book that reads like a candid conversation about real life hardships. It's refreshingly honest and I knew it was going to be good when I came across this gem in the very first chapter:
"[...] the primary equipment you need to trust God in your pain and suffering is your pain and suffering. You already have the necessary tools; you just need the skilled hands of a loving God to wield them."
Wilhite tackles the age old "Why?" question with wisdom and grace. Realistic examples are given for encouragement in how we, too, can pick up the pieces after life has left us torn. This is a compact volume, not dwelling too long on any particular topic, but also full of practical advice.
I found myself wondering at the author's cultural relevancy and yet reverence for men of God in the past. He quotes from Martin Luther, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Charles Spurgeon and others, and yet freely sprinkled throughout are references to Star Trek, actors, public figures, children's cartoons, etc. It brought Wilhite's insights alive because it really did seem like you were chatting with a friend. There is plenty Scripture included as well, and Biblical examples are drawn out for our examination.
Follow any of these links to read the first chapter, the author's bio, or more info about this book. Waterbrook Multnomah provided me with a copy of this book for my honest review.
If you would please take a moment to rank this review, it would be much appreciated! Click here.
"[...] the primary equipment you need to trust God in your pain and suffering is your pain and suffering. You already have the necessary tools; you just need the skilled hands of a loving God to wield them."
Wilhite tackles the age old "Why?" question with wisdom and grace. Realistic examples are given for encouragement in how we, too, can pick up the pieces after life has left us torn. This is a compact volume, not dwelling too long on any particular topic, but also full of practical advice.
I found myself wondering at the author's cultural relevancy and yet reverence for men of God in the past. He quotes from Martin Luther, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Charles Spurgeon and others, and yet freely sprinkled throughout are references to Star Trek, actors, public figures, children's cartoons, etc. It brought Wilhite's insights alive because it really did seem like you were chatting with a friend. There is plenty Scripture included as well, and Biblical examples are drawn out for our examination.
Follow any of these links to read the first chapter, the author's bio, or more info about this book. Waterbrook Multnomah provided me with a copy of this book for my honest review.
If you would please take a moment to rank this review, it would be much appreciated! Click here.
