The James Code by O.S. Hawkins

 

The James Code by O.S. Hawkins has 52 chapters—each chapter focusing on verses and insight from the Book of James.

Hawkins begins by telling his readers that James doesn’t write about faith and works but about a faith that works. Each chapter is titled and is followed by a passage from James. Hawkins then explains the passage and offers illustrations and applications. Each chapter ends with a short passage titled Just Do It! which prompts readers to immediately apply the lesson in the verses.

The book itself is pretty. It would make a nice gift. It’s small and has an embossed, padded cover. The idea of the book is also intriguing—the idea that the Book of James has a code to be cracked. And Hawkins cracks it. His illustrations and applications are simple and short, but profound and inspiring. He left me with a few one-liners to tuck into my pocket and use when I need a boost upward. I also liked how Hawkins began some chapters with the same verses or portions of the same verses. This allowed for continuity in the reading and application of James’ messages.

I recommend this book to others.

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An encouraging invitation to love

Nick and his beautiful wife (he constantly tells his readers how beautiful she is) have written a humble, real, inspiring book that tells the story of how they met, overcame their feelings of inferiority and insecurity, married, had a baby, and live happily with God at the center of their home.

While most of the story is written by Nick, Kanae also gives her perspective on their relationship. They openly share their love for each other and their desire for others to find a love as satisfying as theirs.

This book contains lessons and insight for many groups of people: people considering marrying, people contemplating abstinence or sex before marriage, newlyweds, new parents, and more.

The Vujicic's writing style is sincere and inviting, and I recommend this book to others. This book was provided to me by Blogging for Books in return for this review.