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grace_rangel's review against another edition
5.0
Such a good book!
I read this a month after I was baptized and oh wow, did I relate to his story. More people need to read this because it has SO MUCH truth.
I read this a month after I was baptized and oh wow, did I relate to his story. More people need to read this because it has SO MUCH truth.
audreysprinkleanna's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
gmamartha's review against another edition
4.0
The testimony of this man's journey to find the spiritual truth that is written in the Bible is one that should be the story for each of us.
spike4mal's review against another edition
3.0
Very helpful and inspiring. Definitely encourages you to dive deeper into what you truly believe and know.
aprater's review against another edition
4.0
This book generated long thinking sessions and i n depth conversations.
lumberjavy's review against another edition
5.0
A good example of evangelism with love and respect for someone's beliefs and background while helping them find their answers in God's Word. Randall's Secret is key to timeliness, relevance, and sincerity.
annak2000's review against another edition
this 0/5 rating is just representative of the writing alone. its got a lot of typos and really ignorant things to say, tbh. for example, referring to someone who cut him off in traffic as a red neck, i just feel like that’s not language an author should use? maybe he was writing it as a text to a friend instead of a book he was actually going to publish.
also, the main idea of writing this “convert story” is kind of crazy to me, that he considered himself “so ignorant” to blindly listen to one pastor, and “enlightened” to blindly listen to another one. it’s just dangerous to not think for yourself, or do your own Biblical research or cross examination. also it seemed as though the redeeming character in his life was his work-friend who converted him in place of Jesus. it also seemed very childish and biased to paint the believers of other denominations in such a stupid light by literally using words like “idiotic” and “ridiculous” to describe them.
the content/doctrine of the book is a whole different conversation that i don’t have the energy for after reading this and is also a conversation that shouldn’t take place over the screens.
also, the main idea of writing this “convert story” is kind of crazy to me, that he considered himself “so ignorant” to blindly listen to one pastor, and “enlightened” to blindly listen to another one. it’s just dangerous to not think for yourself, or do your own Biblical research or cross examination. also it seemed as though the redeeming character in his life was his work-friend who converted him in place of Jesus. it also seemed very childish and biased to paint the believers of other denominations in such a stupid light by literally using words like “idiotic” and “ridiculous” to describe them.
the content/doctrine of the book is a whole different conversation that i don’t have the energy for after reading this and is also a conversation that shouldn’t take place over the screens.
betsygant's review against another edition
3.0
I read this because almost everybody I knew had read it and were raving about it. Honestly, it can be helpful when forming logical arguments with non-Christians or denominational friends, but I feel like such arguments are of the past and are not very relevant today. I found certain parts infuriating to me when the author mocks individuals following false doctrine. And I was especially angry in the sections when the author and his friend claim that no one can have a "personal relationship with Jesus." What's that even supposed to mean? I understand that it is impossible for one to have a relationship with Christ when one is not yet saved. But to say that it is not a "biblical concept" or "not written in Scriptures" goes against everything I believe. Further study and discussion of this book will have to be necessary for me before I can gladly recommend it to others to read.
faithfulgirl4's review against another edition
5.0
Have you always wondered why certain things you hear from the Sunday morning pulpit don't always match up when you read your Bible? This book is about several characters, all of whom are looking for change in their life. They don't all understand why or how at first, but eventually it all comes to light.
Randall is such a caring individual. He is always cheery and helpful no matter what his lot in life is. He is someone most people either naturally gravitate towards or completely ignore. I need more Randall's in my life!! He shares something most precious to others he works with and the outcome may surprise you.
Christianity takes a lot of muscle, and sometimes the shovel, but in the end, it will be well worth it!
I don't want to give much of this book away because it's one that, once you start it, you won't be able to put it down. I highly recommend this book for EVERYONE and I hope you take some time to read it!
Randall is such a caring individual. He is always cheery and helpful no matter what his lot in life is. He is someone most people either naturally gravitate towards or completely ignore. I need more Randall's in my life!! He shares something most precious to others he works with and the outcome may surprise you.
Christianity takes a lot of muscle, and sometimes the shovel, but in the end, it will be well worth it!
I don't want to give much of this book away because it's one that, once you start it, you won't be able to put it down. I highly recommend this book for EVERYONE and I hope you take some time to read it!
leslie_parrish's review against another edition
1.0
If you grew up in the Church of Christ like I did, I think you'll find this book pretty boring. He didn't present any information that I did not already know. I found the formatting (and poor editing) distracting and really would have preferred if he would have just addressed the core issues in chapters together rather than putting a chapter in for every interaction he had with his friend who was helping him go through the Bible. Because it is formatted this way, it comes off very preachy and feels like it drags on for ages. I personally can't recommend this book because I think it uses scare tactics and belittles the reader too often rather than trying to lead them to the conclusion in a respectful way. He heavily implies that the way he reads things is the only way anyone could read them if they have a brain. And now, don't get me wrong. I know there is a place for scare tactics in religion. Hell sounds like it sucks, but I still think talking about how your family who was a different denomination is in hell right now and if the Lord returns while you're on your way to be baptized you might be too is a bit much.
The last chapter he recommends giving this book to people or states that the book might have been given to you (which I'm sure accounts for a large chunk of his book sales). If you are trying to help someone on a journey to finding Jesus, there are a lot of books I would recommend to them before this one. C.S. Lewis, N.T. Wright, and Tim Keller would be much better authors to start with who deliver their messages in a way that is both convicting and thoughtful.
The last chapter he recommends giving this book to people or states that the book might have been given to you (which I'm sure accounts for a large chunk of his book sales). If you are trying to help someone on a journey to finding Jesus, there are a lot of books I would recommend to them before this one. C.S. Lewis, N.T. Wright, and Tim Keller would be much better authors to start with who deliver their messages in a way that is both convicting and thoughtful.
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