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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: Christian Living, Inspiration, Testimony, Spiritual Biography

Book Review:
''Walking and Leaping'' by Merlin R. Carothers is another powerful entry in the author's celebrated series on the transformative power of praise. Known for his foundational works ''Prison to Praise'' and ''Power in Praise,'' Carothers here turns the lens on his own family's remarkable journey of faith.

The book reads like a spiritual adventure, chronicling a series of daunting challenges: an unexpected cross-country move, a devastating accident that destroys their new car and trailer (yet leaves the family unharmed), and the overwhelming task of building a large church with no skilled labor and empty bank accounts. Through each trial, Carothers applies the radical principle he teaches: choosing to praise God in all circumstances, not for the problems, but in the midst of them.

What makes this book compelling is its raw authenticity. Carothers doesn't present himself as a superhero of faith but as an ordinary man learning to trust God in increasingly impossible situations. The narrative is engaging, filled with tangible moments of crisis, doubt, and ultimately, miraculous provision and guidance.

''Walking and Leaping'' is more than a memoir; it's a practical demonstration of faith in action. It will encourage readers facing their own ''impossible'' situations to shift their focus from their problems to God's faithfulness. For fans of Carothers' previous works or anyone seeking a real-life story of God's intervention, this book is an inspiring and faith-building read that challenges readers to praise first and watch miracles follow.