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Keeping It Between the Ditches: Living the Christian Life Paperback – October 27, 2007

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Ray Sikes conveys not only his own experiences, but he also gives concise guidance for living a truly Christian life. Writing with refreshing honesty and even a bit of self-deprecating humor, he shares the struggles that both refined and threatened to wreck his faith. This story of sin and redemption is uniquely his own, but his conclusions about what it means to believe in Jesus will benefit virtually any earnest seeker of God.

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October 27, 2007
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5.25 x 0.55 x 8 inches
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1419681109
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978-1419681103
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Ray Sikes has been a teacher since 1987, first in Cecil County, Maryland, high schools and now at Delaware Technical & Community College. Prior to establishing a career in education, he worked as a construction laborer, a street vendor, a salesman, and an insurance claims adjuster. His poems and stories have appeared in various periodicals, and some of his songs were recorded with the band Third Son. He currently lives in Delaware with his wife and three children.

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Publisher : BookSurge Publishing (October 27, 2007)
Language : English
Paperback : 218 pages
ISBN-10 : 1419681109
ISBN-13 : 978-1419681103
Item Weight : 9 ounces
Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.55 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #8,470,608 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #306,044 in Christian Living (Books)

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Tammy M.

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K. Maloney

funny and down to earth

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2008

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If you have lived through the 70's, you'll be able to relate to Mr. Sikes'
experiences. You may even re-evaluate your life and faith. A great read!

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Benjamin

An Interesting Account

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2009

In terms of the content, I appreciated how earnest and frank Ray was in the writing of this piece. Unlike many modern authors, Ray is not at all interested in coming off as endearing or quaint; which is refreshing. Ray sticks to his guns in a more traditionally conservative theology, while still maintaining a level head and a pragmatic delivery.

The style is intensely audible, which is good in that it is personal, yet at times can make the ideas difficult to sift out of the rhetoric. It is nice to feel like you are in dialogue while reading, versus having someone belt out the exhaustive truth as they see it. Ray's literary voice definitely drives at the former, but this can cause ideas to be fuddled and lost in the (at times) confounding sentence structure.

Ultimately, it is a good read and puts out an interesting perspective that wanes personality. I would recommend this book to those who believe that Christianity strips an individual of their personal qualities. I feel like Ray is a very good writer, and this book did his style and spiritual views justice.

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S.H.

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Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2008

I must say that I sincerely appreciate the honesty of Ray Sikes as he speaks his mind on some of the most pressing issues in the Christian life today. It is a breath of fresh air to finally have someone "tell it like it is" without the "Tip Toeing" around the issues. Early on in "Keeping it Between the Ditches," Ray Sikes gives a characteristically frank rundown of his initial encounters with religion as he gives detail to attending his parents' church. If a more likable writer than Sikes is currently in print, I haven't found him, or her. I mean that Sikes' prose is fueled by a mix of intelligence, wit, and colloquial exuberance that is close to irresistible, and makes the reader only too glad to join the posse of friends and devotees who have the pleasure of listening in. At its best, the book provides an occasion for Sikes to unleash his fresh, honest, sometimes peculiar sensibility on a national stage. I truly hope that You take advantage of this opportunity and order this book! It's a book you will not be able to put down!

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Ric

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Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2010

I've read Sike's book, and let me say upfront, I went into this book an atheist, and I'm still an atheist. The book did affect me, though: I devoured it in one night, and it gave me a great insight into a genuine Christian experience. It's nice to come across a book that shows an honest Christian trying to live a good life.

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Kristin Brackin

Kristin from Delaware

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2008

This is not a book you can read just once. As I was reading I went back and highlighted parts I wanted to really remember. This author has a way of speaking to your soul with conviction, humility, boldness and honesty, that causes you to want to better yourself, but at the same time relish the totally messed up, pefectly made creatures God made us. I found myself laughing out loud in one chapter and then crying in the next. I would highly recommend this book. It can truly change your life. This is a gifted author and I look forward to more!!

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Alison A. Barkley

A Real Book for Real Christians!

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2007

This book is a straightforward and honest accounting of a very personal road to faith. But even more importantly it is a road map to owning up to our own shortcomings, being forgiven, being encouraged, and being filled with courage simultaneously. This book is all about freedom. Freedom from all human judgement, and freedom to live in the full and complete joy that only Jesus Christ offers. This story hits home, and is powerfully moving. I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever wanted to bypass religiosity, to get to the heart of the matter of Christ.

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