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The Return

"The Return:
Reflections on Loving God Back"
By Lacey Sturm


This is one of those books that I really wanted to like but was disappointed. I chose this book not knowing who the author was. Let me start by saying that I don't have any prejudice toward the author simply because I'm not a fan of her music but had I known who she was I wouldn't have requested this book for review. I avoid books written by famous people (preachers, music artists, etc) because it seems to me that they're just selling their name. However, I decided to give this book and the author a chance. 

The beginning was good. I love the poetic-artsy format of the book, it makes the read easier to follow. I do have to admit though, Lacey is a phenomenal writer, her poetry is very good and I enjoyed reading her life experiences. Unfortunately, I have to take away 3 stars because there's a bit of New Age and Word of Faith philosophy. 

For example on page 78: "It's much better to say what Jesus said in John 10:34 when he quoted David in Psalm 82:6, that we are God's little gods...For we are his little gods, made in his image to do works he planned in advance for us to do with the most godlike of our qualities: our free will."

While I understand what she was trying to say, to say that we are "little gods" is a complete blasphemy, I'm scared of even typing it on here. John 10:34 in reference to Psalm 82:6 is not calling human beings gods. The word god as used here is referring to authoritative rulers as established by God.  

Whether Lacey is partial to the Word of Faith Movement or not I don't know but this is the type of material that slips through into your mind if you're not careful with what you read and are ignorant of all these false, New Age doctrines. I give it two stars for the rest of the content which was good if you're a mainstream Christian who enjoys light reading. 

I received a copy of this book from Baker in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own.



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