Spiritual

This book updates all other previous research on the Shroud. Ian wilson has written an extraodinary account
tracing the Shroud from where it was laid in the tomb until the present day.

Although there are many factors relating to archaeology,the historical side of it, and the religious angle, the reader never feels over awed with facts.

After reading this for the second time I have to say that this book spoke volumes to me. I understood it the first time, and could relate to what it was telling me, but this time it resonated at such a level that it really helped me make sense of what had been happening to me recently.
The story itself is a little too contrived for my liking, but as a parable it works perfectly - with each insight being given ample explanation and examples so the individual can relate it into their own lives.

I was unable to put down this book. It held my interest to the very end. With vivid descriptions and a fine sense of place, an introduction to the landscape of the high desert west together with her distinctive characters soon captivated my imagination and left me with a story to remember long after closing the book. Although the faith level is low, it is the catalyst that resolves Muri's ultimate search. A very satisfying read.

If you are a non believer of a life after death - this book will give you much food for thought. I like the way Jacky writes in an anecdotal way making it easy for the reader to absorb what is being said especially if you are a believer.

I feel that 'Angels Are Watching Over Me' will bring a lot of comfort to people who are grieving and who are desperate to know that there is a life after death. There is also a how to make contact with relatives and friends as well, through meditation and visualisation.

This is a very captivating book - from the first page we are catapulted into Kyra's world as she awakens to her powers as a Dream Rider, and soon she is joined by four others who share similar supernatural powers. They must understand their unique gifts and find out how best to use their powers -whether for their own gain or to help others.

The Excellent Way is a very un American book, written by American preacher RT Kendall, and I guess the reason for that, is that he was Minister of Westminster Chapel for 25 years and has been thoroughly Anglicised!

Some people may feel that RT Kendall's book 'Did You think to Pray' too simple, but I feel that if you've never said a prayer in your life and have no idea how to do it, this book is a very good place to start.

Rt Kendall is a very practical and forthright person - calling a spade a spade and not a fork. He is not Philip Yancy with lots of anecdotes but he will give you a good no punches pulled start based on a sound theological background - he was Dean of Westminster for 13 years!

As I said in the Manga Jesus V:1 review, I'm not sure how well the story of Jesus translates into Manga. The book has been well researched and the artwork is extremely dynamic but I feel the essence of Christ has been lost or dulled down. In some ways The Christ has become some kind of Biblical superman, and to me the colloquialisms sit at odds with the very real messages that Christ conveyed.

I suppose these are the modern day equivalent to the old Cecil B De Mill Epic's. The artwork is very dynamic and the action flows, even though the dialogue is sometimes sporadic and at odds with itself (see previous reviews for more). This last volume speaks of the Crucifixion and subsequent resurrection and manages to give a lot of socio-political context to it. We understand a little more of just who Pontius Pilot was and why he was so reticent to pass judgement on Jesus.

A fascinating look at how spirit can manifest in our lives through the authors own life experiences. Sometimes harrowing, but always heartening, Colette is able to use actual events in her life to show how she has been able to open up to the wonderful gifts that intuition has to offer us.