Killing Giants: Pulling Thorns

by Charles R. Swindoll

Inspiring advice on overcoming the circumstances that test our faith.

Genres: Christian

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Charles Swindoll has devoted over four decades to two passions: an unwavering commitment to the practical communication and application of God's Word, and an untiring devotion to seeing lives transformed by God's grace. Chuck graduated magna cum laude from Dallas Theological Seminary and has since been honored with four doctorates. For his teaching on Insight for Living, he has received the Program of the Year award and the Hall of Fame award from the National Religious Broadcasters as well as multiple book awards.

Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just go read the Bible. It's all in there. (LOL!) My mother gave this to me, saying it was an awesome book, but I am one to gather my Christian inspiration through typical and difficult first-hand experiences (a shocking death and how one coped afterwards, someone who has kicked a horrible addiction, a story of a person doing something so incredible that there's no way "one person" could have done it alone.) This is just more of the same.

I wish preachers wouldn't write books on what they think WE should hear. I would much rather read a book on how the preaching profession has changed or challenged said preacher's life, the ups and downs, because it is probably one of the most taxing jobs on this planet and you're always on call. Having to listen to tragedy and help families through it, you're under the microscope, etc...I want to hear about their personal story.

[Marsha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A co-worker lent me her copy of this 1978 book. Very inspirational. Pastor Charles Swindoll takes on "giants" and "thorns" that can "cripple the Christian walk" in this Biblically-based easy-to-read book.

[Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A small volume addressing some major problems we face in everyday life. Sadly the answer in most cases is "trust in God". Simplistic at best and not really helpful when facing depression, loneliness, grief, pain and the like.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taking a stand against the giants (that intimidate) and the thorns (that infuriate) the Christian walk. The friend who gave me this book knew it would encourage me over and over...

[Tanya · Rating 1 out of 5]

I decided to quit. There's truth in what the author is saying, but it is filled with too many metaphors and similes for my taste.

[Alice Harbin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought the book certainly highlighted pitfalls to one's integrity, but seemed a bit of a "You Should" threatening approach. Even the print font chosen for the chapter headings is scary.