End-of-Life Books

"Intercessors, God's End-Time Vanguard," by Susan Gaddis is more than a simple how-to-pray manual. It is a detailed and comprehensive study of the ministry and calling of intercession that every believer is given the responsibility to participate in.
The book begins by laying a foundation for the intercessor; knowing her place in God and knowing how to operate in her rights and authority as a believer. This discussion is followed by a unit on intercession as warfare. Practical application and strategy are given. The book closes with suggestions that will help the intercessor avoid burn out and other pitfalls.
Written clearly and logically, Gaddis has taken great care to back up all that she teaches with scripture. Personnal examples are given throughout making it evident that the author has 'practiced what she preaches.' All believers could benefit from a thorough study of this work. To that end each chapter closes with application questions suitable for individual as well as group study. Overall a fine treatment of the topic, I highly recommend "Intercessors, God's End-Time Vanguard."

Last night I had to arm wrestle my best friend for my personal, autographed copy of Cec Murphey's book "Invading the Privacy of God." She only had to open to page one to look up at me wide-eyed and say, "I have to have this book! I won't be able to put it down!"

If you want to know about God...if you want a more personal glimpse into His personality and you desire a more intimate relationship with Him...THIS is the book you must begin with! Cecil Murphey has done a powerful job of telling us more about our Awesome God...and has respectfully invaded His privacy!

I loved this book! For me it was an interesting and fun book to read. The author is on the mark and most often hits the nail on the head. I lived and worked in Saudi Arabia and also lived in North Yemen. I receive an early buy-out of my retirement from Saudi Aramco Oil Company in 1998. I got even more interested in "Peak Oil" with Mr. Bush's invasion of Iraq in 2003. I have been researching the oil industry since 2001 and have spent over 8,000 hours trying to understand what's going on. The reason for this is I want to take care of my family, even after I am gone. Matthew Henley is a smart man and his views and facts and ideas have helped me greatly. What's so democratic about the internet is that even the most ignorant and uninformed people can voice an opinion. I've read for hours on Peak Oil Websites some smart people, but most are very limited in their knowledge, have never worked in the oil business, and have never been to Saudi Arabia, Russia or any further than Disneyland. Many of these websites are a place to play the blame game. Blame Democrats, Blame Republicans, Blame Bush, Blame Clinton, Blame oil Companies, Blame rich people, Blame OPEC, and the blame game goes on and on. The only thing these people seem to worship is the personal automobile. You don't have to believe everything Mr. Henley has written. Some of it seems to be off-the-wall, but this book and others have helped me put together a detailed hard copy peak oil plan for my family. We will move, we will be able to produce our own water, our own electricity, our own heat, and our lives will not rotate around a gasoline burning car. I have other plans ready for action. Regardless what happens, WW3, the collapse of the dollar, $12 per gallon gasoline, my family and I will live well. Gloom and Doom? Call it what you like, but most of these people who dismiss hard facts as gloom and doomers have the foresight of a snail. I know this for a fact, too many people and too many cars and it's growing like a global cancer. I am sure that 95% of the American public without cheap fossil fuel and government entitlements would starve. I am greatful to Mr. Henley for his work. Regards, Keith Renick, Peachtree City, Ga.

This is a great book! Very helpful in explaining what happens and what can go wrong with wills, trusts, probate and even death. It is also written in a way that helps the average person understand all the legal jargon. There are also great and entertaining stories ranging from Frozen Dead Guy Days to Ted Williams. Also a lot of useful information about being an organ donor. A must read!

Saadat Hasan Manto is generally considered the greatest short story writer of the Urdu language, centered on the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. Kingdom's End and Other Stories is a collection of many of his best work which is marked by incredible writing talent, unsentimental realism, and a D.H. Lawrentian approach to sensuality. However, the reader should be aware that most of the short stories in this collection revolve around the events of Partition, a horrific episode of history. Manto's characters are flawed, often capable of the most grotesque acts, and utterly believable. Khalid Hasan has done a wonderful job in his translations and I recommend this book to anyone looking for intelligent, brilliantly written fiction. It's out of print, but definitely worth a search through online and local bookstores.

I did not just want another adult to share what they thought so I had one of the students in my Student Ministry read the book and this is what she shared:
"Last Chance" is a great book, and I know it has changed the way I think of most biblical things. Such as, when the rapture will take place, prophecy, and ways to share your love for Christ to others who are unfortunate enough not to know Jesus at all. This book talked about things that really mattered to teens, like sharing the word with your friends and other non believers. They gave this analogy "Gospel". Gospel stands for God created us to be with Him. Our sins separate us from God. Sins cannot be removed by good deeds. Paying the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again. Everyone who trusts in him alone has eternal life. Life that's eternal means we will be with Jesus forever. It gave me a way to evangelize to my friends or anyone, because "Gospel" tells you everything it takes to be a Christian.

I personally am not one who likes to read, but reading this book was really an awesome experience. I now have more confidence to talk to my friends about Christ, and I know how to begin a God talk without coming on to strong with it. I was always looking forward to reading "Last Chance" because I would always learn something new every time I would open up to read. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone and everyone to read. I truly believe that anyone would get something big or maybe even something life changing out of it. I know it changed my life in a big way. Thank you so much Gregg Stier for writing such a terrific book. Kristen Taylor 8th Grade in Mesa, AZ

Margaret Battin is a philosopher who has brought more clarity to thinking about the different ways cultures deal with death than anyone in the field. Not only this, she has taken the trouble to look at the actual processes of dying with a clear view of the issues at stake both for populations and for individuals.

Once one realizes that many deaths won't be "cakewalks" (excuse the expression), one can see why she chose the title "The Least Worst Death" for her book. Actually a huge proportion of deaths are from long-term degenerative diseases; an equally large proportion occur in hospitals or long-term care facilities; and dignified is perhaps the last word one would use to describe the "exit strategy" most Americans will be forced to choose from unless the medical profession and state laws change.

With a great sensitivity to the cultural factors that ought to shape choices governing public policy in the area of death and dying, she argues for a "cultural fit" between public policy and historical and social practices. If one plans to read only a few books on the topic of death and dying, this one would have to be among the top 2-3 books on one's list.

These Left Behind: The Kids books are great to read and I am 42 years old! I have read the adult series and started on the kids series last fall. I have enjoyed their adventures and their growth in God. I felt like I really knew the kids in the story.

As medical science advances beyond what was previously thought possible, and the courts and governments become increasingly able and willing to take a role in our personal decisions, it has never been more necessary to think seriously about future health care options. Through age, illness, or accident, people can lose their capacity to understand the nature and consequences of proposed medical treatment. Health care decisions then fall to families, friends, and physicians who may not be aware of the patient's wishes. The health care directive contained within this book has been developed over many years of research and consultation by one of Canada's foremost experts in geriatric and palliative care. Written specifically for Canadians, Let Me Decide contains clear advice on creating a living will and on discussing important choices with family members and doctors. It is vital reading for everyone concerned about his or her future well-being.

As good, faithful Christian men and women, we would never lie to anyone, would we? Hopefully not, but according to Greg Laurie, the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, we seem to have less of a problem telling a lie to ourselves. Maybe we prefer to call them excuses or justifications, but the result is still the same - we give in to temptations and suffer the resulting consequences.

In Lies We Tell Ourselves: How to Say No to Temptation and Put an End to Compromise, Laurie challenges his readers to take a closer look at how they tend to give in to temptation through rationalization and compromise when dealing with certain harmful behaviors. Although the cover displays a slice of pie dripping with chocolate and cherries, Laurie doesn't focus only on dieting, but applies his thoughts to any area of life.

Laurie points out that although temptation can come at any time, it frequently comes after a time of great blessing or when Christians have asked God to use them to make a difference in His kingdom. He explains how Jesus dealt with his times of temptation, particularly during his forty days in the wilderness being tested by Satan.

The author provides helpful guidelines to effectively combat temptation and gives encouragement to overcome it. The chapters are short so the reader doesn't get bogged down in deep theological studies, which suits the topic well. The questions at the end of each chapter are well-designed to focus the reader on the subject. - Jeff Friend, Christian Book Previews.com