Official Review: Lost In The Lord by Richard G. Chaber
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Post by Katie Canedy » 10 Aug 2020, 16:42
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Lost In The Lord" by Richard G. Chaber.]
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No matter how we decide to live our lives, there will be times when temptations and challenges get in the way. We know that we should not fall for them, but human nature is far from perfect. What if one has sinned so much or so badly that they think that there is no return?
Richard G. Chaber says that there is always hope for those that are lost, and that is what inspired him to write Lost in the Lord. Even if the reader feels as if they are destined for hell or some other place like it, he assures him or her that no matter what, God always provides a gift of hope. One would have to read this book to discover for themselves what it is.
I enjoyed it more than any other Christian self-help book that I have read. The ideals and beliefs behind religions are normally straightforward in books of this genre, but Lost in the Lord is different. The author is very subtle about his application of the Bible, but it is enough for readers to understand the analyses he uses. The feeling of religious bombardment cannot be found anywhere in the ten short chapters of this title. A strong sense of guidance can be felt, but it is not forceful.
What was interesting is that the global pandemic of 2020 was a discussion piece as well. This is the part of the book that I enjoyed especially, as what the author talked about was relevant to what is happening at the moment. He understands what people are going through, and is careful so as not to make readers emotional about it.
There was nothing that I greatly disliked about the book, but there are points that I want to bring up. Rape, pedophilia, and other heinous acts are mentioned, and the author’s beliefs about these topics are discussed. Those that choose to read it may get offended by his viewpoint, and caution should be used when traversing through this chapter as it is present earlier in the book. This is especially true of those that have been victims of these crimes because it could bring up hurtful and painful memories.
The grammatical errors were few, but I noticed that there were a few times when a word was misused or capitalized unnecessarily. Despite this, it did not affect my enjoyment of the book. I happily rate Lost in the Lord 4 out of 4 stars. Readers that feel guilt and need a sense of spiritual relief may want to check this one out. I do not recommend it to readers that are not religious or, at the very least, open-minded about religion.
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Lost In The Lord
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