Think, Act, Believe Like Jesus: Becoming a New Person in Christ by Randy Frazee with Robert Noland (Zondervan)
A blurb on the back cover of Randy Frazee’s newest book—a companion to his earlier book, Believe—confronts Christians with the compelling rhetorical question: “Are you living the story?”
After dealing in the book’s introduction with the matter of confessing unbelief, Frazee moves into the first major section, “Think Like Jesus.” He challenges readers to ask, “What do I believe?” He examines 10 key beliefs about God, from here to eternity.
In the second section, Frazee talks about what it means to “Act Like Jesus.” He deals with spiritual disciplines, looking at 10 practices ranging from worship to sharing one’s faith.
The third section—“Be Like Jesus”—asks, “Who am I becoming?” Frazee looks at the virtues of the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
The final section focuses on “Transformation.” Frazee urges readers to move from head knowledge to heart change so the title of the final chapter, “Becoming a New Person in Christ,” will become reality. This book will help any Christian in the discipleship process.
Skip Holman, minister of discipleship
Northeast Baptist Church
San Antonio
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Parker Valley-Claira by Candace Jane Mann (Next Century)
The latest intriguing installment in Candace Jane Mann’s Parker Valley Series takes readers to a world of glamour and glitz as the main character, Claira, pursues her childhood dream of becoming a fashion designer. Like the other titles in the series—Sondra and Jennifer—Claira includes profound messages on themes such as surrender, forgiveness, faith, the importance of prayer and marriage as covenant.
Andrew, the Navy SEAL readers met in book two, is the secondary character in Parker Valley Claira. He is hired to protect Claira as she steps into the lively world of Hollywood designers.
Mann fills the pages with suspense and tension. Her pacing of events captivates the reader as she weaves throughout the story the importance of praying for God’s timing. She states, “If God is in it, he will help you make it happen.”
The lives of the colorful characters from the previous books intermingle, and their dependence on God is strengthened.
The cliffhanger from book two is resolved. However, Mann throws a huge curveball in the last chapter, leaving readers to wait for the sequel, United, to see where the ball lands.
Bobbie Bomar-Brown
Estes Park, Colo.
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