Review: No Pat Answers
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 29, 2014
I often hesitate to read books of this category because they often veer off course into the concept of God as Santa Claus. If you do this, God will bring you all of the presents you want and need.Instead, in this beautiful book, Joey Berrios approaches those who are brokenhearted with a very different message. God will bring healing of your soul, but it may not look the way you want. In one excellent example he speaks of a man who opened a garage next to a major cocaine center. Yes, listening to God did help with the destruction and vandalism he was experiencing, but something much more wonderful happened. He discovered the children, the ones who had no hope and no safe place. And they, not the garage became his blessing.I would not hesitate to offer this inspirational book to anyone who was struggling with life. But I do want to encourage you (as I am sure Berrios would), do not simply give someone the book and have them read it. Read it yourself, understand the power of God to heal the brokenhearted. Then, share it with those you love as something where you found encouragement. In this format, you can discuss the models and examples included, and encourage those who you want to help.I received a PDF copy of this book with a request to review it. I don't have much time to read books I am sent, but in this case, some other pastors and I were discussing this very topic at a Bible Study this morning. I assumed it was a "God-moment" and went ahead and read through it. I am grateful I did and am happy to recommend it.And, if Berrios doesn't mind, I might even borrow a few of his examples (while mentioning they are his) in a future sermon. :-)