Review of A Row with Two Chairs
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[Following is a volunteer review of "A Row with Two Chairs" by Scott Laurence Mocha.]
A Row With Two Chairs opens with the author, Scott Mocha, telling about the days leading up to his overdose on October 31, 2004. The author had worked in the nightclub industry for a decade. The author, who was living with his girlfriend, quit his job. The author was determined to create a new life free of cocaine, pot, and other drugs. The author felt unseen, unwanted, and unloved. He decided to try Christian living for 30 days. Could this be the start of something new?
I loved watching how God orchestrated His story in the author's life. I had a great time reading about how God fit all the pieces together from Broken Bow, Oklahoma, to Paris and beyond. Life had not been easy for the author, which added a layer of authenticity to the story. God's ways are better than man's ways, but sometimes you have to wonder. Along the way, the author learns that presence matters and that making a difference provides a sense of belonging. The author always embraced a world full of possibilities, and he learned to push back against the status quo.
Bless the author's sister, Teri, for taking the author's dog, Sam. I had to give away my dog when I moved, and there is not a day that I do not miss her.
This story reminds me that sometimes it is the prayers that God does not seem to answer that have long-term benefits. There is no doubt that God always has our best interests at heart. The author did not have a complete path to his life figured out, but with God, he knew that it would all be good.
I felt the author's pain as he became discouraged. Insecure and selfish. These traits often keep us, as Christians, from loving others as God loves us. Read how the author takes what God gave him and makes a life worth living.
I love the mission of La Fonderie, which says, "Give people a place to belong before they believe." Unfortunately, as the reader learns as the writer shares his experience with a different program, a great mission statement does not always make a perfect church.
I love the way that the author points out that most plans have a deconstruction time that ends with brokenness and despair. Then, God provides a revelation before a time of reconstruction, allowing you to let go of baggage that is no longer useful.
I love this author's engagement story. What a unique place to get engaged! The bride's students being involved in her wedding made it extra special. I love the author's honesty about learning to be married.
If you are a Christian or want to know more about the Christian faith, then this book that I rate a 5 out of 5 is a great read. You will feel so encouraged by the author's story. I cannot think of anything that Scott should have done differently. This book has an easy-to-follow storyline. The author is very honest. There are many lessons to be learned from his life. I can hardly wait to read a sequel because it is clear that God is not done working in his life.
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A Row with Two Chairs
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A Row With Two Chairs opens with the author, Scott Mocha, telling about the days leading up to his overdose on October 31, 2004. The author had worked in the nightclub industry for a decade. The author, who was living with his girlfriend, quit his job. The author was determined to create a new life free of cocaine, pot, and other drugs. The author felt unseen, unwanted, and unloved. He decided to try Christian living for 30 days. Could this be the start of something new?
I loved watching how God orchestrated His story in the author's life. I had a great time reading about how God fit all the pieces together from Broken Bow, Oklahoma, to Paris and beyond. Life had not been easy for the author, which added a layer of authenticity to the story. God's ways are better than man's ways, but sometimes you have to wonder. Along the way, the author learns that presence matters and that making a difference provides a sense of belonging. The author always embraced a world full of possibilities, and he learned to push back against the status quo.
Bless the author's sister, Teri, for taking the author's dog, Sam. I had to give away my dog when I moved, and there is not a day that I do not miss her.
This story reminds me that sometimes it is the prayers that God does not seem to answer that have long-term benefits. There is no doubt that God always has our best interests at heart. The author did not have a complete path to his life figured out, but with God, he knew that it would all be good.
I felt the author's pain as he became discouraged. Insecure and selfish. These traits often keep us, as Christians, from loving others as God loves us. Read how the author takes what God gave him and makes a life worth living.
I love the mission of La Fonderie, which says, "Give people a place to belong before they believe." Unfortunately, as the reader learns as the writer shares his experience with a different program, a great mission statement does not always make a perfect church.
I love the way that the author points out that most plans have a deconstruction time that ends with brokenness and despair. Then, God provides a revelation before a time of reconstruction, allowing you to let go of baggage that is no longer useful.
I love this author's engagement story. What a unique place to get engaged! The bride's students being involved in her wedding made it extra special. I love the author's honesty about learning to be married.
If you are a Christian or want to know more about the Christian faith, then this book that I rate a 5 out of 5 is a great read. You will feel so encouraged by the author's story. I cannot think of anything that Scott should have done differently. This book has an easy-to-follow storyline. The author is very honest. There are many lessons to be learned from his life. I can hardly wait to read a sequel because it is clear that God is not done working in his life.
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A Row with Two Chairs
View: on Bookshelves |
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