Christian Shelves

Continuing with more reviews for Asian Heritage Month, I was delighted to be able to read Becoming a Friendlier Church by Matthew D. Kim earlier this month. It's a fantastic resource for all churches and intentionally includes a cultural lens that can often be missed in books regarding ecclesial life and practice. Many thanks to Baker Books and NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Help visitors become members Recognize what prevents visitors from feeling welcome Discover methods to welcome new members into your church Identify how you and your church can grow in hospitality In Becoming a Friendlier Church , Matthew D. Kim calls attention to the crisis of unfriendliness that prevents many churches from welcoming new people into their community. Using concrete examples, Kim shows how even churches that think themselves friendly can unintentionally communicate insularity, apathy, busyness, prejud...

I've been saving this review for Asian Heritage Month as I'm so thrilled to discover a Chinese-Canadian Christian author who has written such a neat series that incorporates the author's medical expertise in an alternate history setting. Healer's Blade by Kyrie Wang is the first book in the Enemy's Keeper series , offering a clash of worlds between the Vikings, Celts, and Norman knights, both on land and at sea. It's age appropriate for 13 years and up and showcases medieval medicine, which is fascinating to learn about throughout the ages! Book Synopsis A healer on the run. A rogue knight bound by secrets. Love was never part of the plan. At just eighteen, Aliwyn has already failed as a healer’s apprentice. Haunted by her mistakes, she withdraws from the world as a rebellion ignites against William the Conqueror. But when she agrees to hide an endangered orphan, Aliwyn is plunged into the deadly revolt. A daring escape entangles her with the young rebel leade...