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Reviewed Titles Religiously Transmitted Diseases - Finding a Cure When Faith Doesn't Feel Right There is More to the Secret - An Examination of Rhonda Byrne's Bestselling Book "The Secret" --- NEW! The Vow - How a Forgotten Ancient Practice Can Transform Your Life	Ed Gungor Reviews Page Two Added February 11, 2008 The Vow How a Forgotten Ancient Practice Can Transform Your Life Author: Ed Gungor Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Available At: Bookstores Everywhere Publishing Date: January 2008 Genre: Nonfiction: Christian Living Format: Trade paperback Price: $14.99 ISBN-13: 978-0-8499-1911-4 Author Email/Website: edgungor.com/ Reviewer: Joyce Handzo Rating: 9 Gargoyles Wow. That's the first word that came to my mind after reading The Vow. These pages say something new to Christians, even though the title refers to an ancient practice. Vow-making was common in Biblical times and throughout history until the Reformation. Today's Christians are mostly unfamiliar with this concept, but I urge you to give Ed Gungor some time to explain it. This is undoubtedly a revolutionary and relevant practice that could breathe new life into our post-modern world. The author discovered the power of vows while casually reading the book of Acts. His study has taken him down the paths the ancients traveled, and now he's holding out his hand to bring readers along on his journey. With his trademark conversational style of writing, this principle is communicated with energy and excitement. The vow-making process is clearly defined and viewed from both an historical as well as a contemporary angle. Specific vows and their purposes are discussed in an understandable way and with a contagious enthusiasm. Readers will sense the potential for transformation that is inherent in vows and understand how this can further their worship of the Lord. The anatomy of vow-making is examined slowly and carefully, over the course of two chapters. It's at this point that the message of these pages leaps with life, as vows are seen to enter our ordinary daily lives, giving us a way to reach higher to touch the hem of an extraordinary God. Vows unlock doors that may have been hidden by religion or traditions. Ed Gungor writes with his eyes fastened on the Lord and his heart set on stirring Christians to a more authentic way of life. This book is a unique challenge to step into a divine adventure. Return to top of page. This page was last updated on February 11, 2008 This page and all its contents are Copyright© 2002-2008 In the Library Reviews and the individual reviewers. Except where noted, all graphics are Copyright© Eos Development and are used with permission. All book covers are Copyright© their respective publishers and are used with permission. The In the Library Reviews logo is Copyright© 2002 by In the Library Reviews/Sharyn McGinty. Site maintained by In the Library Reviews.