David H. McKinley Reviews

Added February 11, 2007

The Life You Were Born to Give

Why It's Better To Live Than Receive

Author: David H. McKinley
Publisher: W Publishing Group, a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers
Available At: Bookstores everywhere
Publishing Date: February 6, 2007
Genre: Nonfiction: Christian Living
Format: Trade paper
Price: $12.99
ISBN-10: 0-8499-1202-4
ISBN-13: 9780849912023
Author Email/Website: www.prestonwood.org/about/bio_dmckinley.php
Reviewer: Joyce Handzo
Rating: 9 Gargoyles

The Life You Were Born to Give expertly takes wisdom from the book of Romans and makes it accessible to today's reader. Written with the author's trademark style of patient and persuasive teaching, these pages offer a challenge for radical living in the modern world.

David McKinley has a gift of explaining vital theological truths with clarity and genuine enthusiasm. Within this book is a golden nugget that will lead readers to a more extraordinary lifestyle. Based on the premise that everything we have we've been given, believers are encouraged to 'give' their lives, rather than simply 'live' them. Using the book of Romans as a guide, the author highlights the main points of this scriptural text in a progressive and logical manner. A creative and compelling mix of intriguing anecdotes and powerful spiritual insights give Christians a reason to keep reading. The lessons from Romans are sometimes surprising, yet always inspiring, and each is carefully developed and defined.

Most noteworthy about this book are two things. The first is the author's teaching heart that comes through with every turn of the page. The second element is that this message is meant to change lives. The material presented is perfect for individual or group study, yet the focus remains on the future. Believers will be motivated to apply this teaching on a daily basis. Author David McKinley offers readers a challenge for more abundant living but first he provides the necessary conviction and courage to carry it out.

The Life You Were Born to Give is Bible-based teaching that is bound to influence and impact readers.

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Added May 25, 2006

Search for Satisfaction

Looking for Something New Under the Sun

Author: David H. McKinely
Publisher: W Publishing Group
Available At: Bookstores Everywhere
Publishing Date: May 16, 2006
Genre: Nonfiction: Christian Living
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $12.99
ISBN: 0-8499-1200-8
Author Email/Website: www.prestonwood.org/about/bio_dmckinley.php
Reviewer: Joyce Handzo
Rating: 9 Gargoyles

Looking for a book that can make a difference in your life? The Search for Satisfaction examines the ancient book of Ecclesiastes and makes it relevant for today's reader.

King Solomon, a man of abundant wisdom and wealth, was bored with life and searched for its meaning. After trying a variety of entertaining pursuits, like wine, women, and song, he finally came to the end of himself and the beginning of God. As the book of Ecclesiastes closes, Solomon's life opens up to the joy of living in the light of God's presence and blessings.

Author David H. McKinley explores the main themes in Solomon's insightful book, causing the ancient wisdom to step into the modern world. His candid and compelling writing style gives his message a special urgency and power. Modern beliefs are held up to biblical truths, highlighting the inconsistencies and failings of the former and the enduring qualities of the latter.

The chapters in Ecclesiastes are studied using a topical approach, as opposed to a verse-by-verse commentary. However, the author smoothly incorporates the age-old wisdom into his contemporary analysis. Using personal examples and interesting anecdotes, the deeper meaning of life is brought to the reader in appropriate and understandable segments. These pages are filled with freshness and vitality, as encouragement and exhortation stand side by side. Although finding satisfaction in life is a profound subject, this book seeks to make it real and practical to today's Christian.

We've all heard the promises of advertisements which say, "Satisfaction guaranteed." Well, if the words and wisdom of this book are applied to the reader's life, satisfaction will be a sure thing indeed.

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