Friday, January 4, 2013

Review of book 101 Questions to Ask Before

101 Questions to Ask Before...

 101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Remarried is written by H. Norman Wright.

This is an excellent resource for any Christian couple who are about to be married for the second time.  Whether it is one or both in the couple remarrying this book will help answer many of the questions you both might have.  Using questions he has heard from other couples he answers them with some solid and non judgmental advice.

I gave this book 5/5 stars.  I think it is a great starting point for a couple who are seeking some answers to difficult circumstances that might occur with the blending of two families.  The author gives some great advice.  From making sure you have no doubts to deciding what you should share and even how to handle the children he answers these questions and many others with thoughtful guidance.  If you know a couple about to be remarried or recently remarried be sure to buy them this book.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Vanished Book Review

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 Vanished is written by Irene Hannon.

I loved this book and lost some sleep last night because I had to finish reading it before going to bed!  I liked how there was intrigue right from the start.  I liked the story line and felt it was believable and the characters acted as normal people would.  I thought the main characters had depth and I liked how the relationship between them grew.

I gave this book5/5 stars.  I have nothing negative to say about the story!  There is mystery as well as romance.  The characters are entertaining and the emotions they deal with in the story are true to life.  I liked that although this is a Christian book there was no in your face Christianity.  This book can be enjoyed by any audience.  I especially liked the mystery.  I thought this author wrote the story very well.  I cannot wait to read more of her books!  If you like a good mystery with action and romance this is the book for you!

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Breath of Dawn Book Review

The Breath of Dawn
 
The Breath of Dawn is written by Kristen Heitzmann.

The characters in the book are well developed and the story itself has enough twists to keep you interested.  I liked the main characters and thought they changed for the better throughout the story.  The plot itself was deep, meaning this is not just a love story but a story with a lot going on.  The settings were a joy to read about.  The authors’ descriptions were well written and helped you picture the areas the story was taking place in.    

I gave this book 4/5 stars.  My main reason for the lower rating, this is a long book!  The writing is small too so if they had made it regular print I can’t imagine how long it would have been.  The story drags on a bit too with parts that just really did not need to be there.  This author is very popular though and if you like her other books you will enjoy this one as well.   

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Review of How Can I Know


How Can I Know is written by Dr. Robert Jeffress and published by Worthy Publishing.

Have you ever had doubts about what you as a Christian believe?  This is a perfect book for any Christian having doubts and especially anyone wanting to better understand what a Christian believes.

The best parts of the book were all the surveys and scientific evidence the author used to back up the points he was making.  I liked how the author used information available and wrote it in an easy to understand format.  I enjoyed his style of writing and thought the book flowed very well.    
 
I gave this book 4/5 stars.  I thought the explanations were well written and all the questions presented were answered.  The only reason I gave it a lower rating was because at times the details were just too much.  It just felt like some of the points were written for those not understanding anything about being a Christian and that made those sections rather tedious to read through.  I did however learn from this book and feel like it would be great for anyone wanting a book about what a Christian believes.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Sunday, December 30, 2012

When A Woman Lets Go of the Lies Book Review

When a Woman Lets Go of the...
 

When A Woman Lets Go of the Lies is written by Cheryl Brodersen.

This is a powerful book and a must read for all women!  Do you find yourself thinking negative thoughts like you are not worthy or that someone else has it better?  Then this book is perfect for you and a must read right now.  You will learn how to change your thoughts to more positive and truthful words.

I gave this book 5/5 stars.  I cannot say enough about this book and what a positive effect it will have on your thought life.  The writer, Cheryl Brodersen, is practical, thoughtful and easy to understand.  Her style of writing is informative without being preachy.  Each page of this book has helpful advice on how to make your life more positive.  Your thought life has a lot to do with how you live your life and this book gives numerous way to make that thought life more in line with the Bible.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

What is God Like Study Review

What is God Like is another book in the Stonecroft Ministries Series.

I have worked through a few of these studies from Stonecroft Ministries.  Each one is unique in topic but the same in format.  You can learn from each one and I recommend them all to anyone needing an easy to follow study of a Biblical topic.

This particular book is about God.  Have you ever had any questions about God and how to communicate with Him?  What about how much He loves you?  This study is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about God and how He relates to each one of us.

 I gave this book 4/5 stars.  I like all the studies by Stonecroft and think this one is just as well written as the others.  I do wish there were more explanations along with the questions.  Sometimes you need some guidance to go along with the many questions asked as not everyone does these studies in a group setting. 

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Under the Summer Sky Book Review

Under the Summer Sky
Under the Summer Sky is written by Lori Copeland.

This book is the second book in the Dakota Diaries Series but you do not have to read the others to enjoy this one.  You will be hooked on this book from the first pages.  There is action as well as romance.  I liked how the main couple in the story actually builds a relationship instead of just all the sudden seeing each other and being in love.

The two main characters are Trinity and Jones.  Their first meeting sets off a course of events that will keep you interested in their story.  I liked how during one of their travels they sit and talk about their pasts and find out how similar they are.  Their connection can be felt and that makes for a very good story.
I gave this book 5/5 star.  I thought the characters developed well and were interesting.  I thought the story itself was interesting enough to be enjoyable.  If you are looking for a book to escape into this one will work just fine!

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Success Secrets of the Bible Book Review

Success Secrets of the Bibl...
 Success Secrets of the Bible is written by James Edmund Haggai.

What a fact filled and easy to understand book!  This is a perfect book for all Christians to read.  It does not matter if you are a new Christian or a seasoned one you will learn what the Bible has to say about success and how to apply those principles to your life.

I gave this book 5/5 stars.  I liked the format of the book.  The chapter titles really grab your attention.  One title says the world’s view is to not mess up while the Bible’s view is to not waste a mistake.  The comparisons really help you see how different the worlds view is from the Bible’s view.  The examples used from the Bible were perfectly placed.  I liked at the end of the book where the author lists the secrets and ways to apply them to your life.  This is a great book and I recommend it to anyone who want to learn about what true success should mean to a Christian.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Strong and Stubborn Book Review

Strong and Stubborn (ebook)

Strong and Stubborn is written by Kelly Eileen Hake.

This is book three in the Husbands For Hire Series.  You do not have to read the others to enjoy this one but it does help.  The other titles in the series are Rugged and Relentless and Tall, Dark and Determined.

My favorite part of this book was the list of characters in the front.  Without that list I would have been lost.  I had to refer to the list a few times to keep the story straight. There are a lot of characters in all her books in this series so be sure to pay attention to who is talking to whom!

I gave this book 4/5 stars.  I liked the story line and thought the author wrote a compelling story.  I did however find parts of the story boring.  It may just be me however so please read the story for yourself as you may enjoy the long descriptions and tedious dialog. 

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Leading The Way Through Ephesians Study Review

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Leading the Way Through Ephesians is written by Michael Yuossef.

These studies are well worth your time.  This is just one of many but starting with this one is a great idea.  The study starts with a brief history of the book of Ephesians which includes who wrote the book and to whom. 

The author Michael Youssef is a great speaker and his personality shines in this study book.  From understanding what it means to have a special relationship with Christ to how many times the word grace appears in Ephesians you will learn a lot about how important this book of the Bible is to your Christian growth.

I gave this book 4/5 stars.  I thought the writing was well done but it was missing some of the depth that most books by this author have.  I like how he divided up the book and explained the verses in an overall way not just verse by verse.  I do think it is a good study of the book of Ephesians. 

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Leading The Way Through Daniel Study Review


 Leading the Way Through Daniel

 Leading the Way Through Daniel is written by Michael Yuossef.

These studies by Michael Youssef are well worth your time in reading.  The pages are filled with helpful information about the book of the Bible he is writing the study on.  This study is on the book of Daniel.

 This book of the Bible can get rather complicated in the last few chapters.  The author does a very good job at making those chapters easy to understand.  He also offers some practical advice from the book that make it a must read for any Christian, especially those interested in prophecy.

I gave this book 5/5 stars.  I loved how the author made this book of the Bible practical for any Christian to learn from.  He applies lessons from Daniels life to our life today in a very informative way.  I thought the writing was very easy to read and understand.  I also thought the book would do great for a Sunday School class or Bible study that wants to learn some practical advice from the book of Daniel.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Review of Heaven Here and Now

Heaven--Here and Now: True Stories of God's Kingdom Here on Earth


This book is exactly what its sub-title implies when it states True Stories of God’s Kingdom Here On Earth.  This is not a book to read to learn about heaven and what is there or what we will be doing there.  This book is, however, a book of incidents in peoples’ lives that reflect the true spirit of Christianity.

I gave this book 4/5 stars.  I liked how many examples there were in this book.  It thought the author did very well at expressing the many different ways the Lords’ love is displayed every day by ordinary people.  I only gave it a lower rating because I thought it could have been better organized. I did enjoy the stories and thought it was an uplifting book.  This would be a good book to give to someone who needs encouragement.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading.  I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.