Be it lessons learned from cats, from his son’s skatepark or from other points in life, Michael Newnham has a story inside this book to touch your soul. Much more than just stories though, as the title suggests there are applications to be made from these stories and lessons to be learned. God has a lot to say to us through everyday life, if only we will listen.

 This book was like a breath of fresh air and the author was refreshingly honest with his feelings and doubts. Not quite devotional, but many of the tales could be used as such.

I highly recommend this book to you the reader.

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Several quotes from “Make Your Own Application”:

“That’s a lot to ask for some people…to believe that someone cares and will freely give them what they need. Sometimes, it’s too much to ask. Make your own application….”

“Put yourself in the story…wherever it says He spoke to the disciples put your own name in there, because He’s speaking to you. Listen to Him…listen to Him rebuke the religious, and let Him confront you all over again with the reality of who your God really is.”

“Joy is a choice…a choice to pursue that which brings joy despite living in a snake pit.”

Newnham, Michael.  Make Your Own Application. Kindle Edition. 

Newnham, Michael.  Make your Own Application.  Print Edition.