Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Mark Batterson's book, Soul Print. Early review before release.
Soul Print, discovering your divine destiny, challenges the reader to think about the possibilities of a God who delights in His creation of YOU. In fact, not to be YOU would sadden the very heart of the Creator, Himself. How effective is this little 150 page paperback book in conveying this message? If you're not familiar with Mark Batterson and his style of writing, he's one of few authors today that tends to have five ace cards in the deck. Just when you think that Mark has played his final card, the next chapter trumps the last hand. Soul Print offers insightful direction on how to explore your own personal story in the backdrop of God's blueprint or soul print on your life. Mark's authenticity and transparency remains refreshing in each chapter. The book reflects back at us like a mirror, helping us to pause and analyze the truth of God's Word in light of being His creation. Do I wish the book was longer? Certainly (I was surprised by its size). But like a short walk to a friend's house, there was plenty of substance to keep the terrain interesting. If you have had the opportunity to read Mark's previous books, you'll find this book very similar in genre. Good stories, scientific logic, Biblical evidence, and a push for application. Special thanks to Multnomah for the early preview of this book. I would highly recommend Mark Batterson's book, Soul Print.