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jennmora's review against another edition
5.0
Boston's pen spills love from a shepherd's heart (and I suspect the wisdom of experience.)
"Had we a clearer view of the other world, we should not make so much of either the smiles or frowns of this."
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." - Romans 12:12
"Had we a clearer view of the other world, we should not make so much of either the smiles or frowns of this."
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." - Romans 12:12
twiga92's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
Lots of quotes from this one. God is sovereign over all our trials. He uses affliction to humble and grow us.
joshmillernj's review against another edition
4.0
A book nearly 300 years old! Although I have read the Bible through many times, the Bible verse upon which the title of this book is based, is a verse that had never stood out to me before. The Scripture reference? Ecclesiastes 7:13 which states, "Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?"
Boston, in this short, yet powerful and Scripture filled book, shows us "what to believe when our lot in life is not health, wealth, and happiness." (subtitle of the copy that I have)
If you only want to feel better after reading a book, then I submit to you that you stay far away from this book. However, if you want some "strong medicine" along with some "sweetener" here and there, I wholeheartedly encourage you to pick up a copy and read it.
Two things stand out to me in this book - 1) the vast use of Scripture (from all parts of the OT & NT) and 2) the overall emphasis on humility when it comes to dealing with the "crooks in the lot" that God brings our way.
The last sentence of the book (and a theme throughout) is this: "We may assure ourselves, God will at length break in pieces the proud, be they ever so high; and he will triumphantly lift up the humble, be they ever so low."
This book runs counter to the "health, wealth, & prosperity" movement that has been the rage in much of today's Christianity and for that reason, I encourage you to read it!
Boston, in this short, yet powerful and Scripture filled book, shows us "what to believe when our lot in life is not health, wealth, and happiness." (subtitle of the copy that I have)
If you only want to feel better after reading a book, then I submit to you that you stay far away from this book. However, if you want some "strong medicine" along with some "sweetener" here and there, I wholeheartedly encourage you to pick up a copy and read it.
Two things stand out to me in this book - 1) the vast use of Scripture (from all parts of the OT & NT) and 2) the overall emphasis on humility when it comes to dealing with the "crooks in the lot" that God brings our way.
The last sentence of the book (and a theme throughout) is this: "We may assure ourselves, God will at length break in pieces the proud, be they ever so high; and he will triumphantly lift up the humble, be they ever so low."
This book runs counter to the "health, wealth, & prosperity" movement that has been the rage in much of today's Christianity and for that reason, I encourage you to read it!