Customer Reviews:
 Teaches you how to face your fears, troubles, and grief. October 11, 1999
Bobby W. Hill (Powder Springs, Georgia USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
A series of short stories that give examples of different situations that we all face in life. The stories will give the reader an insight as to how to come to grips with different fears, troubles in life, and grief situations such as the death of loved ones.
Book called "Killing Giants: Pulling Thorns." March 13, 2009
S. Storm (USA)
This book took quite a while to receive but it was in excellent condition. I'm pretty sure it was a used book and the price was great.
 Nice little book about those things than hinder... April 23, 2002
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a nice little succinct book that breaks down those things that hinder the Christian walk. It is divided into two categories: Giants (that which are *huge* obstacles) and Thorns (not obstacles, but the little things that chaff, bother, annoy and wear you down).The book is full great Biblical advise and is devoid of the bland platitudes that generally plague this type of Christian literature. Be warned on two accounts though. First, you *will* find yourself saying, "yup, that's me," a lot. Secondly, this book can be a "downer." If you are looking for a happy-sappy pickup, look elsewhere. These are gritty answers to gritty questions.
Killing Giants, Pulling Thorns February 6, 2010
Michael Taylor (Indian Trail NC)
"Killing Giants, Pulling Thorns" by Charles Swindoll is one of the author's earlier titles. The titles is divided into 2 main areas:
1. Giantkilling - Obstacles that can be very large and can stare at you face-to-face (fear, bitterness, jealousy, lust, grief, pain, depression, etc.).
2. Thornpulling - Obstacles that tend to be smaller but if left alone, can grow and cause you to stumble (habits, cliches, superstition, busyness, impatience, expectations, comparison, etc.).
The book is around 90 pages and consists of several 1-2 page devotionals on each topic. I have noticed that several of these devotionals have shown up in later Swindoll titles.
A good and encouraging read. Recommended.
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