Creatures of Habit

Reviewed by:

Jane Ahrens, Church Librarian

REVIEW INTRODUCTION

Title: 

Creatures of Habit

Author: 

Steve Poe

Publisher:

Thomas Nelson

Publication Date:  

May 2021

Format:

Print Book

Length: 

228 pages

OVERVIEW

We all are creatures of habit. Some of those habits tend to hold us back for the best that God has for us. Steve Poe asks what these habits reveal about ourselves and if we are trying to fix these habits on our own or with God’s help.  Also, he asks what is keeping us from acknowledging that our habits are harmful both to ourselves and others. 

Each chapter focuses on a common toxic habit and the way to replace them with godly habits that can bring life-giving freedom in Christ. Some of the habits addressed including pride, anger, worry, prayerlessness and workaholism to name a few. At the end of each chapter are examples of choices that can be made each day to aid an individual to create change that lasts.

At the end of the book are additional reflection questions that address each of the habits discussed.  This is a very practical and useful book to help individuals to face their habits and to make changes to grow in their relationship to Christ and to others.    

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5): 

5 out of 5

Suggested Audience:  

Anyone who desires to grow in their faith or to overcome a toxic habit 

Christian Impact: 

All of the book is based on Christian principles and God’s Word to help a person grow in their relationship with Christ.