Mick Turner
On several occasions I have mentioned the need for effective models in which one can gain a deeper understanding of the Christian faith in general and the sometimes complex aspects of the spiritual journey with Christ in particular. In my experience, having a framework through which we can view the process of growing as [...]
Archive for the 'Books That Bless' Category
Pilgrimage: A Four-Dimensional Model
October 20, 2008Wise Words For Today
August 28, 2008The warm glow we get from helping others is not just a good physical feeling – it is the energy of a healing grace that moves between the giver and the receiver and blesses both. We need each other. We’re not meant to be completely independent, but to give and receive. You cannot increase in [...]
Further Reflections on the Chinese Church
July 26, 2008Mick Turner
If you are a regular reader of this blog you are aware that I have a deep and abiding love for China, its people, and especially its church. I lived and worked in China for almost six years as a tent maker missionary and, as I have said before on these pages, these were [...]
The Holy Spirit’s Divine Leading: A Personal Example
July 6, 2008Mick Turner
As I look back on my pilgrimage of faith I am amazed at how the hand and the heart of God was usually present, leading me forward to a destination that I could have never predicted. This has been the case in events both large and small, whether involving something as significant as my [...]
Books That Bless: Who Stole My Church
May 14, 2008Mick Turner
I recently finished reading Gordon MacDonald’s new book Who Stole My Church? I can say without reservation that I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was somewhat forlorn when I finished it. Every now and then I run across a book like that – one that I wish I could keep right on reading.
MacDonald’s book [...]
Books That Bless: The Normal Christian Life
May 3, 2008Mick Turner
The Normal Christian Life, written by Chinese Christian martyr Watchman Nee, is one of my favorite books. I have read it and re-read it many times over the years and can say without reservation that each time I go through this remarkable little book, I get something new out of it. My original version [...]
Books That Bless: Chasing Daylight
April 29, 2008Mick Turner
Right out of the gate, let me say that I had difficulty choosing a book to continue the Books That Bless series with. Having said that, it is important to note that Erwin Raphael McManus’, Chasing Daylight was selected not only because it is significant, but because I recently read it for the third time while researching [...]
A Note To Readers: New Address For Books That Bless
April 25, 2008I wanted to let readers of this site know that I have moved the Books That Bless blog from its original address to an address here at WordPress. This was done in an effort to keep all of the LifeBrook blogs at the same place. The new web address for Books That Bless is:
http://ldturner.wordpress.com
All The Best,
Mick
Books That Bless: Chasing Daylight
April 19, 2008Mick Turner
Right out of the gate, let me say that I had difficulty choosing a book to continue the Books That Bless series with. Having said that, it is important to note that Erwin Raphael McManus’, Chasing Daylight was selected not only because it is significant, but because I recently read it for the third time while researching [...]
