The Power of Presence by Neil T. Anderson (Book Review!)

The Power of Presence

By Neil T. Anderson

(received in exchange for an honest review)

 

Genre- Nonfiction / Christian Living / Devotional

Published by- Monarch Books and Lion Hudson

Copyrighted- 2016

Number of pages- 144

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- paperback, listed price- $14.99, ISBN: 978-0-85721-731-8

Neil T. Anderson’s wife has been by his side for over fifty years.  Now she has dimentia and is slowly declining at a local nursing home.  She depends on Anderson greatly for the comfort and care he gives her.  Conversation is hard these days, so Anderson spends the time in God’s presence. 

This book has six chapters:

• The Absence of Presence
• Suffering in His Presence
• Coming into His Presence
• Ministering in His Presence
• Resting in His Presence
• Fully in His Presence

About the Author-

Dr. Neil T. Anderson founded Freedom in Christ Ministries and been the President Emeritus.  He has written many books, like The Bondage Breaker.

My Thoughts-

I thought this book was an interesting read.  I liked how Neil T. Anderson made this book about his current life as a caretaker for his wife and his growing closeness with God.  I like being able to have a story that mirrors the rest of the text.  It makes it easier to understand.

I appreciated the list of Bible verses about being accepted, being secure, and being significant for God.  The list of resources was helpful.  It would have been nice if there had been resources that weren’t written by or with him, but that’s okay.

I would recommend The Power of Presence to those who feel a desire to grow closer to God.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received The Power of Presence, by Neil T. Anderson, for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour.  All links were current when posted.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Rough Road to Freedom: A Memoir by Neil T. Anderson

Genre- Memoir/Christian/Religious

Published by- Monarch Books

Copyrighted- 2012

Number of pages- 272

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- paperback, listed price- $14.99, ISBN 978-0-85721-294-8

 

 

Neil T. Anderson has had many jobs, but his most important job has been to help people understand who they are in Christ.  In this book he talks about his childhood, the people he has helped, Freedom in Christ Ministries, and the importance of the Holy Spirit.

Excerpt from the book!

About the Author-

Neil T. Anderson grew up in Minnesota, served in the U.S. Navy, obtained a degree in electrical engineering, and has worked as an aerospace engineer.  He has also been a church pastor and seminary professor.  He started Freedom in Christ in 1988.

 

My thoughts-

I have mixed feelings about this book.  This book says on the cover that it is a memoir, but there was so much about other people and their problems that I didn’t learn much about Neil T. Anderson.

One of my favorite parts of the book was, “The Believer’s Identity in Christ” on page 124.  It showed different Bible verses and a short synopsis of each.  They made bookmarks of this and it has sold very well.  I’m glad that so many people are learning their identity in Christ.

The section on “Paradigm Shifts” was interesting, because Anderson says that he has people pray for themselves, before he prays for them.  I think that was a brilliant idea, because it has them focus on themselves and God.

This book was very interesting, but as a memoir, I’m not sure.  And there was so much about other people.  You will need to read it yourself to see what you think.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Rough Road to Freedom: A Memoir by Neil T. Anderson for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour.  All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.