The latest book I have read for review is The Noticer by Andy Andrews. It is about an old drifter named Jones who goes around a southern town, showing up when villagers are at a crossroads. He provides hope where it is thought there is none. He provides "perspective" as he puts it.

The book is well written and full of what seems to be common sense. Though it is only common when it is fully revealed. You are left with a feeling of "yeah, that makes sense, why have I never thought of that before". That is why it is an interesting book. You find yourself among the pages as well as gleaning some practical insights along the way. It is like having a good friend showing up at the right time. A really good friend can look at our situation and see a solution that was there all of the time that we could not find because we were caught up in the thick of our situation. This little book provides "aha" moments.

This book is a quick, pleasant read. I recommend you pick up a copy.

The Hole In Our Gospel

Do not read this book if you want to stay comfortable and in a bubble of the status quo. This is a disturbing book, yet it is one that should be required for every comfortable person who calls themselves a Christian. At some point while you are reading this book you must make a decision to ignore what it is saying, or make a change in your life. If you choose the latter, the song, "The Motions" by Matthew West comes to mind. Specifically the words "This might hurt/ It's not safe/ But I know that I've gotta make a change/ I don't care if I break/ At least I'l be feeling something/ 'Cause just ok is not enough/ Help me fight through the nothingness of life..."

This is a well written and compelling book, expanding on what God requires of us as laid out in Micah 6:8 "He has showed you, O man, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

Yet, on the downside, it could be cynically viewed as a book length appeal for donors to World Vision.

I would say that it is meant more as a call to action for Christians to be what we are supposed to be, and that is salt and light, the hands and feet of Christ.

I have made my decision, what is yours?

God has been using this book to speak to me, what might He say to you? Are you willing to find out? Are you willing to use what God has gifted you to do for His Kingdom?