Average Joe: God’s Extraordinary Calling to Ordinary Men by Troy Meeder helps men realize that God has a purpose for their “ordinary” lives. A great book written to help men realize that God’s plan helps shape their integrity, moral stability, resolve, and strength. The book would also be perfect for small group discussion as it includes a study guide for men’s groups.
I found the book to be very appropriate for me, as I sometimes wonder what happened to the dreams I held when I was younger. The book was great at “meeting me where I am,” and offering Biblically based advice and reassurance that everything is part of God’s plan. Divided into three sections and fourteen chapters, the book is also a very easy read.
I would recommend this book to any man who has come to view his life as ordinary. It will provide a great way for you to realize that your life is anything but ordinary. Five stars!
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
How to Write a Book Proposal by Michael Larsen
How to Write a Book Proposal by Michael Larsen is a great book for aspiring authors that want to break into the non-fiction market. It is an excellent read for anyone that has thought about what it takes to get published.
I found the book to be well organized and extremely informative. The information is presented in short chapters and organized in a way that makes it efficient to use when attempting to follow publisher guidelines for submitting a proposal. The book is divided into nine parts and 42 chapters. The author also makes great use of humor in presenting the information, something I particularly enjoyed.
I would recommmend this book to any aspiring author and found it to be very useful. Four stars!
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I found the book to be well organized and extremely informative. The information is presented in short chapters and organized in a way that makes it efficient to use when attempting to follow publisher guidelines for submitting a proposal. The book is divided into nine parts and 42 chapters. The author also makes great use of humor in presenting the information, something I particularly enjoyed.
I would recommmend this book to any aspiring author and found it to be very useful. Four stars!
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Beyond Talent by John C. Maxwell
Beyond Talent is another great motivational book from John Maxwell. It discusses talent and how it is just a starting point for successful people and companies. Maxwell shows how talent is influenced by a number of other factors including: belief, passion, initiative, focus, preparation, practice, perseverance, courage, teachability, character, relationships, responsibility, and teamwork.
Maxwell’s main point in this book is that talent alone is not enough to succeed; it takes many other factors in order to be successful. One of my favorite quotes from the book revolves around initiative from Chapter 3, “They know a secret that good leaders understand: momentum is their friend. As soon as they take that first step and start moving forward, things become a little easier. If the momentum gets strong enough, many of the problems take care of themselves and talent can take over.”
This book would be recommended reading for anyone in a management position or looking to advance their career. I give it four stars!
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Maxwell’s main point in this book is that talent alone is not enough to succeed; it takes many other factors in order to be successful. One of my favorite quotes from the book revolves around initiative from Chapter 3, “They know a secret that good leaders understand: momentum is their friend. As soon as they take that first step and start moving forward, things become a little easier. If the momentum gets strong enough, many of the problems take care of themselves and talent can take over.”
This book would be recommended reading for anyone in a management position or looking to advance their career. I give it four stars!
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Max on Life by Max Lucado
Max on Life: Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions is a great new book by the best-selling author Max Lucado. The book is made up of questions that Max has received over the years from his readers. This would make a great devotional because most questions and answers are just one to one and one-half pages. Great short reads for a daily devotion time.
The book is divided into seven sections with related questions, “Hope,” “Hurt,” “Help,” “Him/Her,” “Home,” “Have/Have-Nots,” and “Hereafter.” Max has a gentle way about his writing and I love how he answers the questions in this book. Whether talking about suffering or relationships or God’s love, Max answers in a loving and faith-filled way.
I would recommend this book to anyone. It is a great book for those new in their faith that have a lot of unanswered questions and also for those that are long-believing as it gives a fresh perspective to important matters of God’s love. Five stars for this one!
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The book is divided into seven sections with related questions, “Hope,” “Hurt,” “Help,” “Him/Her,” “Home,” “Have/Have-Nots,” and “Hereafter.” Max has a gentle way about his writing and I love how he answers the questions in this book. Whether talking about suffering or relationships or God’s love, Max answers in a loving and faith-filled way.
I would recommend this book to anyone. It is a great book for those new in their faith that have a lot of unanswered questions and also for those that are long-believing as it gives a fresh perspective to important matters of God’s love. Five stars for this one!
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren
God Gave Us You is a wonderful childrens book by Lisa Tawn Bergren that has great whimsical illustrations by Laura J. Bryant. The book tells the story of Little Cub and his question about where he came from one night before bedtime. Mama Cub explains to him that he was a gift from God and that she and his father were very excited to learn that he was growing inside her.
This is a great book that my son really enjoyed. It explains to children how they are special gifts from God and reassures them of just how unique and special they are.
I would highly recommend this book for any expecting parents and for parents of those up to age five. An awesome book for your children!
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This is a great book that my son really enjoyed. It explains to children how they are special gifts from God and reassures them of just how unique and special they are.
I would highly recommend this book for any expecting parents and for parents of those up to age five. An awesome book for your children!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the WaterBrook Multnomah 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.”
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Live Loved by Max Lucado
Live Loved: Experiencing God’s Presence in Everyday Life is a devotional by the prolific Max Lucado. The material in the devotional has all been previously published in Lucado’s other works, so if you have a lot of his material you may not need this. It would make a great introduction to his material for someone who has not had a chance to read much of his work.
The book is divided into five sections, “Loved with a Steadfast Love,” “Loved with a Perfect Love,” Loved with a Wise Love,” “Loved with a Merciful Love,” and “Loved to Love Others.” Each devotion is just a couple of pages in length so it makes for a quick read. Each devotion also includes an accompanying prayer and several applicable verses.
As mentioned before, this would make a great introduction to Max Lucado, but if you own a lot of his previous books, you may want to pass this one by and wait for new material.
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The book is divided into five sections, “Loved with a Steadfast Love,” “Loved with a Perfect Love,” Loved with a Wise Love,” “Loved with a Merciful Love,” and “Loved to Love Others.” Each devotion is just a couple of pages in length so it makes for a quick read. Each devotion also includes an accompanying prayer and several applicable verses.
As mentioned before, this would make a great introduction to Max Lucado, but if you own a lot of his previous books, you may want to pass this one by and wait for new material.
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Save Your Marriage In Five Minutes A Day by Bonnie Jacobson
Save Your Marriage in Five Minutes a Day: Simple Daily Strategies to Transform Your Relationship by Bonnie Jacobson is not just a book for marriages in trouble, it is a great guide to keeping the spark in your already flourishing marriage or putting the spark back into your floundering marriage. Jacobson presents quick five-minute strategies that anyone can fit into their day to keep the connection alive in your marriage.
The book is divided into four sections with 21 chapters. Titles such as “Let’s Get Physical,” “Kid Stuff,” and “Hug Naked” give the reader ideas in order to stay connected with their spouse. Charts at the end of each chapter provide alternatives to the “lazy” way in which we normally communicate with our spouses. The book is a very easy read and the chapters are concise and offer great advice!
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to keep or add the spark to their marriage. This book should be required reading for all married couples!
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The book is divided into four sections with 21 chapters. Titles such as “Let’s Get Physical,” “Kid Stuff,” and “Hug Naked” give the reader ideas in order to stay connected with their spouse. Charts at the end of each chapter provide alternatives to the “lazy” way in which we normally communicate with our spouses. The book is a very easy read and the chapters are concise and offer great advice!
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to keep or add the spark to their marriage. This book should be required reading for all married couples!
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Monday, April 11, 2011
The Final Summit by Andy Andrews
The Final Summit is the latest release by Andy Andrews. David Ponder from The Traveler’s Gift returns in “a quest to find the one principle that will save humanity.” I discovered Andy Andrews by “accident” over 10 years ago when I found one of his CD’s, My Life So Far, at a local used CD store. I knew I had stumbled upon someone special! More than a story-teller, more than a motivational guru, Andy is a gifted person that is able to combine these two to produce profound work.
The Final Summit continues the story of David Ponder, now 74, has found himself alone after the death of his wife. He again embarks on a journey with famous leaders from the past, including Winston Churchill, Joan of Arc, and Abraham Lincoln. He must work with his fellow travellers to find the solution that will save us. The book is a great tale and explores principles that have influenced our great leaders from the past. These principles are in dire need in today’s society and Andy presents them for our use today!
While this is the sequel to The Traveler’s Gift, it is a great stand alone story as well, so do not be intimidated if you have not yet read the previous book. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to gain further insight into living a successful life!
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The Final Summit continues the story of David Ponder, now 74, has found himself alone after the death of his wife. He again embarks on a journey with famous leaders from the past, including Winston Churchill, Joan of Arc, and Abraham Lincoln. He must work with his fellow travellers to find the solution that will save us. The book is a great tale and explores principles that have influenced our great leaders from the past. These principles are in dire need in today’s society and Andy presents them for our use today!
While this is the sequel to The Traveler’s Gift, it is a great stand alone story as well, so do not be intimidated if you have not yet read the previous book. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to gain further insight into living a successful life!
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.”
Thursday, April 7, 2011
God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren
God Gave Us You is a wonderful childrens book by Lisa Tawn Bergren that has great whimsical illustrations by Laura J. Bryant. The book tells the story of Little Cub and his question about where he came from one night before bedtime. Mama Cub explains to him that he was a gift from God and that she and his father were very excited to learn that he was growing inside her.
This is a great book that my son really enjoyed. It explains to children how they are special gifts from God and reassures them of just how unique and special they are.
I would highly recommend this book for any expecting parents and for parents of those up to age five. An awesome book for your children!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the WaterBrook Multnomah 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.”
This is a great book that my son really enjoyed. It explains to children how they are special gifts from God and reassures them of just how unique and special they are.
I would highly recommend this book for any expecting parents and for parents of those up to age five. An awesome book for your children!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the WaterBrook Multnomah 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.”
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Life Without Limits by Nick Vujicic
Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life by Nick Vujicic tells the inspirational story of the life of a man born with no arms and no legs. Nick is truly an individual who will make you think twice about the problems in your life and how to overcome them with faith in God. I have had the privilege of seeing Nick speak live and it was an extremely soul stirring experience.
In his book, Nick tells the story of how he dealt with his disability as he was growing up and also of the struggles his parents endured as a result of his condition. God truly played a part in all of his family’s life and equipped them with the determination and perseverance needed to overcome Nick’s disabilities. As Nick says, “I promise you that for every disability you have, you are blessed with more than enough abilities to overcome your challenges.”
I would recommend this book to anyone, especially those that are struggling with their own problems now, whether physically, professionally, or personally. Nick gives practical words of advice in overcoming any problem with God’s love and help!
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In his book, Nick tells the story of how he dealt with his disability as he was growing up and also of the struggles his parents endured as a result of his condition. God truly played a part in all of his family’s life and equipped them with the determination and perseverance needed to overcome Nick’s disabilities. As Nick says, “I promise you that for every disability you have, you are blessed with more than enough abilities to overcome your challenges.”
I would recommend this book to anyone, especially those that are struggling with their own problems now, whether physically, professionally, or personally. Nick gives practical words of advice in overcoming any problem with God’s love and help!
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God's Promises for the American Patriot by Richard Lee and Jack Countryman
God’s Promises for the American Patriot by Richard Lee and Jack Countryman is an excellent book that presents the historical events of our country and forefathers combined with Biblical scripture support for the ideas presented. The book could be used as a devotional as the chapters are fairly short and each is accompanied by several Bible verses that relate to the facts being presented.
A total of ninety-seven historical events and figures are profiled in the book. One of my favorite chapters was “The Bible and American Presidents.” This chapter presented quotes from prominent Presidents about their opinions of the Bible and its place in our society. My favorite quote was from Ronald Reagan who said, “Inside the Bible’s pages lie all the answers to all of the problems man has ever known…The Bible can touch our hearts, order our minds, and refresh our souls.” Another chapter, “Circuit Riders and Farmer-Preachers,” told the story of how Methodists and Baptists kept up with America’s move west in the late 1700s by having preachers go where the people went.
This book is an excellent presentation of how the Bible has been a foundation of our country from the start and would be a recommended read for anyone that has a passion for the history of our great country. It would also serve as a reminder to anyone in our government today of the principles this country was founded on!
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A total of ninety-seven historical events and figures are profiled in the book. One of my favorite chapters was “The Bible and American Presidents.” This chapter presented quotes from prominent Presidents about their opinions of the Bible and its place in our society. My favorite quote was from Ronald Reagan who said, “Inside the Bible’s pages lie all the answers to all of the problems man has ever known…The Bible can touch our hearts, order our minds, and refresh our souls.” Another chapter, “Circuit Riders and Farmer-Preachers,” told the story of how Methodists and Baptists kept up with America’s move west in the late 1700s by having preachers go where the people went.
This book is an excellent presentation of how the Bible has been a foundation of our country from the start and would be a recommended read for anyone that has a passion for the history of our great country. It would also serve as a reminder to anyone in our government today of the principles this country was founded on!
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Jolt! by Phil Cooke
Jolt: Get the Jump on a World That’s Constantly Changing by Phil Cooke is a great self-help book that details how to navigate our constantly changing personal and business lives. It provides key tips on how to effectively deal with the change brought about by a rapidly changing culture that is both disruptive and potentially overwhelming.
The twenty-five chapters in the book are divided into five sections that include: “Jolt Your Direction,” Jolt What Matters,” Jolt Your Potential,” Jolt Your Heart,” and Jolt Your Future.” Chapters like “Better Choices” include information on how your decisions shape your life and how to make better decisions using all of the information at your disposal. The book uses quotes from a variety of sources to emphasize points in each chapter. While a good amount of the information has been presented in other self-help books, I enjoyed how this book was formatted and the way the information was presented.
This would be a good read for anyone that is having difficulty managing today’s rapidly changing culture. I would recommend it to anyone wishing to improve their lives.
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The twenty-five chapters in the book are divided into five sections that include: “Jolt Your Direction,” Jolt What Matters,” Jolt Your Potential,” Jolt Your Heart,” and Jolt Your Future.” Chapters like “Better Choices” include information on how your decisions shape your life and how to make better decisions using all of the information at your disposal. The book uses quotes from a variety of sources to emphasize points in each chapter. While a good amount of the information has been presented in other self-help books, I enjoyed how this book was formatted and the way the information was presented.
This would be a good read for anyone that is having difficulty managing today’s rapidly changing culture. I would recommend it to anyone wishing to improve their lives.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Galileo by Mitch Stokes
Galileo by Mitch Stokes is part of the Christian Encounters series from Thomas Nelson Publishing. It presents a biography of Galileo that shows how he was basically an outsider during his whole life, due to his views and perceptions of the world and how it worked. Galileo’s father was responsible for instilling this attitude towards authority, he was quoted as saying “It appears to me, that they who rely simply on the weight of authority to prove any assertion, without searching out the arguments to support it, act absurdly. I wish to question freely and to answer freely without any sort of adulations. That well becomes any who are sincere in the search for truth.”
The book also tells of Galileo’s personal struggles with his faith at having been basically condemned by the church for his scientific views of the earth. He felt his cause was just both scientifically and theologically. He was first and foremost a Christian.
I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in history and the role that faith played in Galileo’s life.
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The book also tells of Galileo’s personal struggles with his faith at having been basically condemned by the church for his scientific views of the earth. He felt his cause was just both scientifically and theologically. He was first and foremost a Christian.
I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in history and the role that faith played in Galileo’s life.
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Johann Sebastian Bach by Rich Marschall
Johann Sebastian Bach by Rick Marschall is part of the Christian Encounters series from Thomas Nelson Publishing. It presents a biography of Bach that includes both his music and his faith. The book does a good job on offering a complete picture of Bach even though there is little information available as Bach was not one for introspection.
I was interested to learn that Bach came from a very musical family, full of composers stretching back hundreds or years. It was also interesting to find out how much faith played a role in Bach’s compositions. This is a great book for the history lover!
I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in history or music and the faith that intertwines!
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I was interested to learn that Bach came from a very musical family, full of composers stretching back hundreds or years. It was also interesting to find out how much faith played a role in Bach’s compositions. This is a great book for the history lover!
I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in history or music and the faith that intertwines!
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Unsinkable by Abby Sunderland
Unsinkable: A Young Woman’s Courageous Battle on the High Seas is the story of Abby Sunderland, who at 16 tried to become the youngest person to ever sail solo, nonstop, and unassisted around the world. And it is an amazing story indeed, the logistics are intricate and the obstacles sometimes insurmountable. Abby survives the attempt after becoming disabled in the Indian Ocean.
The book tells Abby’s story from her point of view. She explains how the trip changed her life and increased her faith in God and in her own abilities. She not only completed a geographical voyage, but a voyage of personal discovery as well. It is a great story of perseverance, faith and personal growth!
I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in sailing or wants to accomplish their own goal in life, it is truly inspiring!
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The book tells Abby’s story from her point of view. She explains how the trip changed her life and increased her faith in God and in her own abilities. She not only completed a geographical voyage, but a voyage of personal discovery as well. It is a great story of perseverance, faith and personal growth!
I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in sailing or wants to accomplish their own goal in life, it is truly inspiring!
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tandem by Tracey Bateman
Tandem by Tracey Bateman is a good Christian fiction book that delves into the currently popular world of vampires. It is Bateman’s second visit to the fictional town of Abbey Hills, Missouri. It is well-written and has a well-developed plot that tells the story of Lauren McBride who is an auctioneer that has been tasked with settling the estate of a victim of recent vampire related killings. Her father is suffering from Alzheimer’s and Lauren is battling her own demons as well.
I enjoyed this book and its Christian take on the vampire theme. I would recommend it to anyone that likes good fiction with a Christian perspective. A highly enjoyable read!
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I enjoyed this book and its Christian take on the vampire theme. I would recommend it to anyone that likes good fiction with a Christian perspective. A highly enjoyable read!
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No He Can't: How Barack Obama is Dismantling Hope and Change by Kevin McCollough
No He Can’t: How Barack Obama is Dismantling Hope and Change by Kevin McCullough is an excellent book on the presidency of Barack Obama. Kevin McCullough is the nationally syndicated radio talk show host of The Kevin McCullough Show and was also the first pundit to predict the victory of Obama back in December of 2006. The foreword is written by Mike Huckabee.
The author does a great job on presenting the reasons why Obama’s presidency has failed and how he has not followed up on promises made during the campaign. The book is divided into four parts; Economics, National Insecurity, Erosion of Rights, and Accountability to Caesar. Twenty-one chapters include “Punishing the Wealthy, Despising the Poor,” and “Deer-in-the-Headlights Foreign Policy.”
I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in politics and also to anyone that is committed to change in 2012.
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The author does a great job on presenting the reasons why Obama’s presidency has failed and how he has not followed up on promises made during the campaign. The book is divided into four parts; Economics, National Insecurity, Erosion of Rights, and Accountability to Caesar. Twenty-one chapters include “Punishing the Wealthy, Despising the Poor,” and “Deer-in-the-Headlights Foreign Policy.”
I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in politics and also to anyone that is committed to change in 2012.
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The Little Red Book of Wisdom by Mark DeMoss
The Little Red Book of Wisdom by Mark DeMoss is a great book filled with advice for both your professional and personal life. It presents wisdom from DeMoss’ own experience and also that passed down from his father, successful insurance entrepreneur, Arthur DeMoss.
Advice such as reading a chapter of Proverbs each day and tithing faithfully are presented alongside other advice that help one lead a successful life, both professionally and personally. The book is divided into 2 sections, one on professional life and the other on personal life. There are 23 chapters with titles such as “Shut Up and Listen: Learn to Listen More Than You Speak” and “The Amazing Power of Understatement: Under-promise, Over-deliver.” There is a wealth of wisdom contained in this little book.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to become more successful. It would be especially helpful for someone just starting a career or that recently married. It would make a great addition to any library.
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Advice such as reading a chapter of Proverbs each day and tithing faithfully are presented alongside other advice that help one lead a successful life, both professionally and personally. The book is divided into 2 sections, one on professional life and the other on personal life. There are 23 chapters with titles such as “Shut Up and Listen: Learn to Listen More Than You Speak” and “The Amazing Power of Understatement: Under-promise, Over-deliver.” There is a wealth of wisdom contained in this little book.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to become more successful. It would be especially helpful for someone just starting a career or that recently married. It would make a great addition to any library.
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.”
Time with God for Fathers by Jack Countryman
Time with God for Fathers by Jack Countryman is a devotional written to provide Biblical guidance for fathers in the leading of their families. It is a wonderful book with a Bible verse to accompany each short devotional reading. There are a total of ninety devotions and the devotional chapters include, “A Father’s Prayer,” “Wisdom for Each Day,” “With God There is No Room for Fear,” among many others.
This book will be a wonderful resource for fathers and is very easy to fit into a busy day as most devotionals are just one or two paragraphs. This would make a wonderful gift for Father’s Day.
I would recommend this book for all fathers, old and new! It will strengthen your walk with God and offers sound Biblical guidance for you and your family.
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This book will be a wonderful resource for fathers and is very easy to fit into a busy day as most devotionals are just one or two paragraphs. This would make a wonderful gift for Father’s Day.
I would recommend this book for all fathers, old and new! It will strengthen your walk with God and offers sound Biblical guidance for you and your family.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Reggie by Reggie Dabbs
Reggie: You Can’t Change Your Past, but You Can Change Your Future is a great autobiography by Reggie Dabbs. Born to a 16 year old unwed mother, Reggie has the deck stacked against him, but overcomes the odds against him to become a successful motivational speaker coaching public school children. He teaches that life is about choices.
The book is divided into chapters that tell the reader how to know their story, truth, pain, choice, and Father, among others. Big Daddy, as Reggie calls the Heavenly Father, plays a big part in Reggie’s story and he interlaces the book with stories from the Bible and his world travels. This book is very inspiring and will be a great addition to anyone’s library!
I give the book five stars and would recommend it for any teens or parents of teens. You will be inspired!
The book is divided into chapters that tell the reader how to know their story, truth, pain, choice, and Father, among others. Big Daddy, as Reggie calls the Heavenly Father, plays a big part in Reggie’s story and he interlaces the book with stories from the Bible and his world travels. This book is very inspiring and will be a great addition to anyone’s library!
I give the book five stars and would recommend it for any teens or parents of teens. You will be inspired!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thank You, God, for Mommy by Amy Parker
Thank You, God, for Mommy by Amy Parker is a wonderful childrens book illustrated beautifully by Frank Endersby. It is presented as a prayer by a young panda bear offering thanks to God for his mother and all that she does for him.
This is a wonderful book that children will enjoy very much. My 4 year old really enjoyed the great pictures that accompany the story and had fun relating the book to his own great mommy! It also helps remind him to be thankful for the people in his life. It will be a great addition to your child's library.
I would recommend this book to anyone that has young children or that wants to present a thoughtful gift to a young child in their life.
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This is a wonderful book that children will enjoy very much. My 4 year old really enjoyed the great pictures that accompany the story and had fun relating the book to his own great mommy! It also helps remind him to be thankful for the people in his life. It will be a great addition to your child's library.
I would recommend this book to anyone that has young children or that wants to present a thoughtful gift to a young child in their life.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The Story of the Bible by Larry Stone
The Story of the Bible: The Fascinating History of Its Writing, Translation & Effect on Civilization by Larry Stone is a wonderful resource to help you learn more about the Bible and how it came to be. It presents stories of those that sacrificed, some going so far as to giving their lives, to make the Bible available to God’s people. It is extremely interesting and grabs the reader’s attention from the very beginning.
Another wonderful feature of this volume is the 23 removable document recreations that accompany the text. They include reproductions of pages from some of history’s most important Bibles, such as the Gutenberg Bible, Book of Kells, Codex Sinaiticus and portions of the Dead Sea Scrolls. These documents add a significant amount of historical significance to this volume.
I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about the Bible and how it came to be. It will provide hours of enjoyment to the entire family!
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Another wonderful feature of this volume is the 23 removable document recreations that accompany the text. They include reproductions of pages from some of history’s most important Bibles, such as the Gutenberg Bible, Book of Kells, Codex Sinaiticus and portions of the Dead Sea Scrolls. These documents add a significant amount of historical significance to this volume.
I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about the Bible and how it came to be. It will provide hours of enjoyment to the entire family!
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."
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Doing Virtuous Business: The Remarkable Success of Spiritual Enterprise by Theodore Roosevelt Malloch
Doing Virtuous Business by Theodore Roosevelt Malloch is an excellent book that presents the theory that creating wealth through virtuous means is a Biblically sound principle. The book explores how companies that follow an ethical business model often perform at a higher level than their competitors.
This will be an excellent book for those that have the notion that capitalism is inherently evil as it presents the idea that business conducted ethically is actually a virtue. Those in business for themselves will gain valuable information from this book to use in their day-to-day operations.
I would quickly recommend this book to anyone that studies business or has an interest in learning more about businesses that operate in a Biblically ethical way.
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This will be an excellent book for those that have the notion that capitalism is inherently evil as it presents the idea that business conducted ethically is actually a virtue. Those in business for themselves will gain valuable information from this book to use in their day-to-day operations.
I would quickly recommend this book to anyone that studies business or has an interest in learning more about businesses that operate in a Biblically ethical way.
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The Band that Played On by Steve Turner
The Band that Played On by Steve Turner presents the inspiring story of the musicians on the fateful maiden voyage of the Titanic. It was very interesting to learn the life stories of these brave musicians that remained on board while the ship was sinking in order to help the other passengers remain calm.
This book presents information that has not been overly explored in previous Titanic publications. It will be of interest to Titanic and history buffs alike.
I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in the Titanic as well in an inspiring story of bravery and compassion!
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This book presents information that has not been overly explored in previous Titanic publications. It will be of interest to Titanic and history buffs alike.
I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in the Titanic as well in an inspiring story of bravery and compassion!
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
We Be Big by Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey
We Be Big: The Mostly True Story of How Two Kids from Calhoun County, Alabama, Became Rick and Bubba
By Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey with Don Keith
This is a great book that presents how Rick and Bubba came to be “The Rick & Bubba Show.” A funny and heartwarming read that gives great insight into the success of Rick and Bubba. It is presented with a lot of humor and faith, a very fun read!
The book is filled with personal anecdotes from Rick and Bubba and details of how they came together to form their show. There are also stories of how their faith has lent to their success and guided them through difficult times, including the death of Rick’s young son.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to learn more about Rick and Bubba or who just enjoy a good humorous read. You will be entertained and uplifted by this wonderful book!
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By Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey with Don Keith
This is a great book that presents how Rick and Bubba came to be “The Rick & Bubba Show.” A funny and heartwarming read that gives great insight into the success of Rick and Bubba. It is presented with a lot of humor and faith, a very fun read!
The book is filled with personal anecdotes from Rick and Bubba and details of how they came together to form their show. There are also stories of how their faith has lent to their success and guided them through difficult times, including the death of Rick’s young son.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to learn more about Rick and Bubba or who just enjoy a good humorous read. You will be entertained and uplifted by this wonderful book!
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.”
A Conversation with God by Alton Gansky
A Conversation with God by Alton Gansky is a unique book written as a series of questions and answers with God, Jesus, and other Biblical figures. 55 questions are presented and answers are presented in first person language as if answered by God and Jesus themselves. This is a great concept and makes the book very interesting to read.
Each question is just a few pages making this book a great daily devotional to enable you to digest the information presented in each answer. I found the information well presented and Biblically sound. Questions answered include, “God, who are you? What are you?” and “Is Satan for real?” and many others.
This is an excellent book for anyone seeking answers to the questions that we all would love to ask God. I would recommend it to anyone searching for those answers!
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.”
Each question is just a few pages making this book a great daily devotional to enable you to digest the information presented in each answer. I found the information well presented and Biblically sound. Questions answered include, “God, who are you? What are you?” and “Is Satan for real?” and many others.
This is an excellent book for anyone seeking answers to the questions that we all would love to ask God. I would recommend it to anyone searching for those answers!
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Little Star by Anthony DeStefano
Little Star written by Anthony DeStefano is a wonderful children’s book based on the Christmas story. It is beautifully illustrated by Mark Elliott. My 4 year old son really loves this story and has asked for it several times since we read it to him the first night!
Little Star presents a fictional story of the Christmas Star and how he came to be. It is a cute story and presents the Christmas Story in a different way for young children. It is written in easy-to-understand language for children and the illustrations are gorgeous and help to hold the child's attention!
I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone with young children. They will love it!!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher, Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers . 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.”
Little Star presents a fictional story of the Christmas Star and how he came to be. It is a cute story and presents the Christmas Story in a different way for young children. It is written in easy-to-understand language for children and the illustrations are gorgeous and help to hold the child's attention!
I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone with young children. They will love it!!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher, Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers . 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.”
The Ultimate DVD Read and Share Bible
This Bible is great for my 4 year old son. He loves the short stories and it holds his attention very well. It is beautifully illustrated as well.
This volume contains over 100 Bible stories in very simple and easy to understand, child friendly language. It does a great job of keeping faithful to the original stories and keeping all of the main points intact in a simple way.
The companion DVD contains 26 of the stories on 2 DVDs. They are very well done and my son likes them as well!
I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone with young children in their home. It is a great way to introduce more Bible stories to them in a format that they will enjoy and understand!
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.”
This volume contains over 100 Bible stories in very simple and easy to understand, child friendly language. It does a great job of keeping faithful to the original stories and keeping all of the main points intact in a simple way.
The companion DVD contains 26 of the stories on 2 DVDs. They are very well done and my son likes them as well!
I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone with young children in their home. It is a great way to introduce more Bible stories to them in a format that they will enjoy and understand!
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, January 18, 2011
The Faith of Ronald Reagan by Mary Beth Brown
"My father was a godly man. He loved God. When he decided to run for president, he didn't do it to raise himself up, to be admired, or to have others think he was great. He didn't do it out of selfish reasons or because it is the most powerful position in the country. He did it out of duty. He believed God had called him to run for president. He believed God had things for him to do." ~ Michael Reagan, from the forward
The Faith of Ronald Reagan by Mary Beth Brown delves into the private faith of Ronald Reagan and how it influenced his life. The quote about gives a small insight into the man and to this book. The book traces how faith influenced Reagan from his early childhood to the presidency. Included are many interviews with family, friends and colleagues and the words of Reagan himself.
I fond the book to be a great glimpse into the private side of Reagan and how his faith in God shaped his life and his presidency. I was inspired to learn of his deep rooted faith and how he applied it to his life.
I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in presidential history and the faith of our leaders.
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.”
The Faith of Ronald Reagan by Mary Beth Brown delves into the private faith of Ronald Reagan and how it influenced his life. The quote about gives a small insight into the man and to this book. The book traces how faith influenced Reagan from his early childhood to the presidency. Included are many interviews with family, friends and colleagues and the words of Reagan himself.
I fond the book to be a great glimpse into the private side of Reagan and how his faith in God shaped his life and his presidency. I was inspired to learn of his deep rooted faith and how he applied it to his life.
I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in presidential history and the faith of our leaders.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com
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