About the Book
Book: Mending the Net
Author: Dr. J. Doug Stringer
Genre: RELIGION / Christian Ministry/General
Release Date: February 9, 2021
In 1981, Doug Stringer was a fitness instructor with his own exercise studio. He knew there was a God, but he lived as if God didn’t exist. Tired of his own hypocrisy, disgusted with his life, he sat down in the back room of his studio one night, put his head in his hands, and prayed: “Lord, if You can use someone like me after all I have done to wound Your heart, I make myself available to You.”
What happened soon afterward started a ministry that reaches out to thousands of lost and hurting people around the world.
Mending the Net: Bringing Hope in a Hurting World is the story of Doug’s ministry from its humble beginnings until today. Obviously, much else has changed in the world since then. Doug himself has changed, having gone through a battle with stage four cancer. Doug’s wife, Lisa, wrote the book God Did Not Do This to Me to share their trials and triumphs through that cancer journey.
But what hasn’t changed is Doug’s undefeatable spirit and love for others, which shine through in his books, his ministry, and everything he touches.
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Guest Review from Joni Truex
Mending the Nets by Doug Stringer is an interesting read on the author’s ability to bring people to Jesus. There are many examples of his successes and failures. There are many records of miracles and provisions. The author offers reminders within chapters to reinforce his points. For example, in the section on accepting everyone and letting go of our prejudices, he says this from the book: “God is not limited by cultural, racial or denominational backgrounds, nor should we limit ourselves.” There are many interesting instances the author shares throughout the book of people he approached, helped and led to Jesus. I found the book to be educational and enlightening. I would classify this book as a sharing and teaching tool on evangelism for all people.
This book was provided through Celebrate Lit, the publisher and the author for me to read. The opinions expressed are my own thoughts.
About the Author
Dr. J. Doug Stringer is founder and president of Turning Point Ministries International and Somebody Cares America/International (SCA/SCI). Doug’s years of ministry have taken him to numerous communities and nations—from urban to foreign missions, from garbage dumps to the palaces and halls of government leaders.
As an Asian-American, Doug is considered a bridge-builder of reconciliation among various ethnic and religious groups. A sought-after international conference and crusade speaker, he addresses thousands of people each year throughout the U.S. and abroad on topics such as persevering leadership and community transformation.
Over the years, Somebody Cares has become a model for connecting needs with resources during natural calamities. Through the expansion of the disaster preparedness and relief collaborations, the ministry has established a Global Compassion Response Network.
Doug is the author of Leadership Awakening, In Search of a Father’s Blessing, It’s Time to Cross the Jordan, The Fatherless Generation, Somebody Cares, Born to Die, Hope for the Fatherless Generation, and Living Life Well.
I have no text on this. The author is suddenly rewriting large chunks of the text. All I have is a note from him:
This book (Mending the Net) will be available February 2021, but the message is so needed today. Regardless of how the elections turn out, we, the church, must Spread the Net, Wash the Net, MEND the NET, and Cast the Net together…if we are to bring healing and hope, and see a mighty harvest…
Doug resides in the greater Houston area with his wife, Lisa, and daughter, Ashley.
More from Dr. J. Doug
This book (Mending the Net) will be available February 2021, but the message is so needed today. Regardless of how the elections turn out, we, the church, must Spread the Net, Wash the Net, MEND the NET, and Cast the Net together…if we are to bring healing and hope, and see a mighty harvest…
Blog Stops
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, January 22
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, January 23
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 24
Texas Book-aholic, January 25
Inklings and notions, January 26
For Him and My Family, January 27
Simple Harvest Reads, January 28 (Spotlight)
deb’s Book Review, January 28
Locks, Hooks and Books, January 29
Artistic Nobody, January 30 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)
Ashley’s Bookshelf, January 31
Beauty in the Binding, February 1 (Spotlight)
Sara Jane Jacobs, February 1
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 2
CarpeDiem, February 3
Happily Managing A Household of Boys, February 4
Giveaway
To celebrate his tour, Doug is giving away the grand prize package of a $20 Starbucks gift card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/10628/mending-the-net-celebration-tour-giveaway