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Book Reviews in the Wilderness

aBook Reviews in the Wilderness features honest reviews of books on prayer, formation, and faith—written from the edges, for those seeking depth, simplicity, and Jesus in the wilderness.

Book Review: Shattered by Rip Wahlberg

Book Review: Shattered by Rip Wahlberg

November 2, 2023July 11, 2025

This is a review of Shattered by Rip Wahlberg, a book on surviving and thriving in the worst pains of life. Released in 2023, through Life Rich Publishing, this book…

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Book Review: A Cry in the Wilderness by Keith Green

Book Review: A Cry in the Wilderness by Keith Green

September 16, 2023July 11, 2025

Keith Green’s A Cry in the Wilderness calls believers to bold, uncompromising faith through 12 convicting, Spirit-filled messages.

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Book Review: God on Mute by Pete Greig

Book Review: God on Mute by Pete Greig

June 22, 2023July 30, 2025

A review of the powerful book, God on Mute by Pete Greig—an honest, hopeful guide for navigating the silence of unanswered prayer.

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Book Review: How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig

Book Review: How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig

November 24, 2022July 30, 2025

An honest review of How to Hear God by Pete Greig—an accessible, Spirit-filled guide to hearing God’s voice through prayer and practice.

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Book Review: B.L.E.S.S. by Dave and Jon Ferguson

Book Review: B.L.E.S.S. by Dave and Jon Ferguson

January 17, 2021September 2, 2025

As another book in this reawakening of missionary nature, I was excited to have the opportunity to read B.L.E.S.S. by Dave and Jon Ferguson.

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