Monday, January 21, 2013

Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels

Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels by J. Warner Wallace is a unique book written by a homicide detective who uses his cold-case training and skills to prove that the gospels of the New Testement are true. The format used here is unique and engaging and I was unable to stop reading once I started. It was exciting to see modern day investigative techniques used to examine the historical evidence that proves the existence of Jesus as the son of God. I would recommend this book to strong Christians, those new in their faith, and those that are skeptics. A smart and interesting read! Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the netgalley.com book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Heaven Changes Everything

Heaven Changes Everything is devotional based on the best selling Heaven is For Real by Todd and Sonja Burpo. The devotion format used in each chapter contains an outtake from the first book followed by more in-depth study on the subject referenced along with a related scripture. There are a total of 42 devotions and each is written by either Todd of Sonja. I found the devotions to be both thoughtful and thought provoking. They are short enough to be read easily on a daily basis. Fans of the first book will find the added material presented here to be easy to follow. Those that have not readthe first book will find the devotions to be a nice introduction to the Burpos. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a quick and easy daily devotional. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Booksneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The Gaither Homecoming Bible

The Gaither Homecoming Bible is a brand new release from Bill and Gloria Gaither. It is a NKJV Bible and is illustrated throughout with lovely pictures. Throughout the book there are stories that go along with hymns that are included, a very nice addition that brings new meaning to the songs! It also includes devotional material and writings by over 60 of the Homecoming Friends. This is a very nice hardcover Bible with a dust jacket. One improvement for me would be a nicer leather-bound edition that would be sturdier for repeating use. Other than that this is a great Bible! This Bible would be recommended reading for who loves the Gaithers or is looking to get more meaning from Christian music. I give it five stars! Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Booksneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

By Faith, Not By Sight by Scott MacIntyre

By Faith, Not By Sight: The Inspirational Story of a Blind Prodigy, a Life-Threatening Illness, and an Unexpected Gift by Scott McIntyre is a very inspirational book. It tells the story of the former American Idol contestant and how he overcame severe struggles to become a successful musician. I enjoyed the book even more because I was a fan of Scott when he was on American Idol. Learning more about his life and the obstacles he overcame deepened my love for his music and made me admire him even more. This is an excellent book for anyone that is struggling in their own life and will provide encouragement for many! Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Booksneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”