Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Understanding Theology in 15 Minutes a Day book review

I have just recently read the book Understanding Theology in 15 Minutes a Day by Daryl Aaron to review for the Bethany House.

The book was organized into 40 chapters all on theology of the Bible. There were a few "big words" I had to look up in order to understand the book but other than that it was an easy read. The chapters are very short and did not take me 15 minutes a day to read. You could easily read 2 or 3 chapters (depending on how fast you read) in 15 minutes.

I was able to gain a deeper understanding of some theology which is something I haven't studied much into before. There were parts I did not agree with, but since its not a sound science (no one can "prove" what God means in all instances) I would stop and pray about the parts that did not settle well for me.

Rating: I would give this book a 4 out of 5 stars just because of the harder words and my basic opinion of disagreement on a few chapters.

I would recommend this book to anyone who already has a deep faith and understanding of God. I don't think its a great "beginners" (just learning about God) book, but it is a good read for a more "mature" christian. :)



**This was a free copy from Bethany House.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

A simple way to pray Psalm 91

When I dwell in Your shelter, I will rest in You.
I will say to You, You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust
Surely You will save me from the deadly pestilence.
You will cover me with Your feathers, and under Your wings I will find refuge
Your faithfulness will be my shield and rampart
I will not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness nor the plague that destroys at mid day
A thousand may fall at my side
ten thousand at my right hand but it will not come near me
I will only observe with my eyes and see the punishment of the wicked
When I make You my dwelling-You, who is my refuge-then no harm will befall on me,
no disaster will come near my tent.
For You will command Your angels concerning me to guard me in all my ways;
they will lift me up in their hands so that I will not strike my foot against a stone.
I will tread upon the lion and the cobra; I will trample the great lion and the serpent.
You said "Because she (he) loves Me, I will rescue her (him). I will protect her (him) for she (he) acknowledges My name. She (He) will call upon Me, and I will answer her (him). I will be with her (him) in trouble. I will deliver her (him) and honor her (him). With a long life I will satisfy her (him) and show her (him) My salvation."

In Jesus name,
Amen