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i've been looking to expand my reading lately, but i want to preface this review to say that it does sometimes mean my rating system is different/difficult. i really try to rate a book for what they are. for example, this is a sort of non-fiction, self-help, faith based book. I'm giving it a 4/5 because it was quite good for that type of story. Have I read that many since my Chicken Soup for the Soul days? not really, but I am rating it by comparing it to what else it could have been.
This book was one I tried to pace myself reading- for about the last two weeks, I read a chapter about once a day (missing some days) to really reflect on that question for a while. It is a nice, short and easy read, but I still recommend giving yourself some time to reflect as well. There might have been one day I read two chapters, but any more than that is reading for entertainment not meditation, and I think Mark Tabb's writing is more for the latter.
some of these questions are similar to ones I've asked myself (for example: is God kinda mean?), while others maybe didn't pertain as much (as a non-parent, the one about kids wasn't as applicable but I have friends and family with kids. I work with and take care of kids) but they were still enjoyable. I think there is something for many people who walk in the Faith, for people at different points in their journey- because this is a journey.
Mark walks a balance of using scripture, trying to open our hearts and minds to God while not being pushy, speaking both honest truths and comical anecdotes. I have already recommended this to at least two people in my immediate life because it was a positive book, especially for those working on their faith.
Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this story, this is my honest review.

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I enjoyed this book of humourous essays the dug into some of the issues that are facing members of the evangelical church. Through humour the author was able to talk about these issues in a way that was relocatable and inoffensive. I also think the sarcasm that the author uses allows him to really show how some things that we have just taken for granted require another look.

I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions are my own.

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Sn interesting view on several questions that plague normal Christians. The writing was enjoyable and easy to read, through subject matter was relevant, and I learned some things from the book.

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Little sarcastic, little funny, lotta good information.
Great book.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

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I thought some of these chapters and revelations were interesting, but overall I was expecting a bit more of a general overview and discussion. This was a bit more of a personal essay and while I enjoyed certain parts, I was hoping for a little bit more discussion around religion and mental health.

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