Idol Lies is written by Dee Brestin.
Facing the Truth About Our Deepest Desires is the subtitle to the book. Author Dee Brestin has written another great book to help women in their relationship with the Lord and themselves.
Do you long to be loved? Do you feel unloved? Reading this book will show you that those desires are good but need to be directed at the Lord and not to things on this earth. The author stresses that trying to find your happiness by filling your life with things of the earth will only make the longing stronger. By direction your longings to the Lord, He will fulfill those needs with His love.
I gave this book 4/5 stars for a couple reasons. Where I did like the writing and found the author to be very open I just did not feel any connection. I felt more preached to then talked to. I do however, think the book is helpful and would recommend it to a friend who was having issues of feeling unloved or alone.
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.
Who is the Holy Spirit? is by Stonecroft Ministries.
This was an informative book. Really a study book this was filled with information on the Holy Spirit.
You will have to do some research to get through this book. There are questions that will make you think and some of them aren’t really answered in the small text that is there. This book is best for a small group. By using this in a group setting you can discuss the questions and get answers from others with a different viewpoint.
There are only six chapters in this book. Some of the pages in the chapters are filled with scriptures. This is not just a reference but the verses are written out for you. I like books better that give more information and have you look up the verses for yourself.
I gave this book 4/5 stars for a couple reasons. The first reason being I thought this would be a more in depth study then it turned out to be. The second reason is I thought the questions included could have been more deep, meaning they were not that helpful in learning more about the Holy Spirit. All that said if you were looking for a group study about the Holy Spirit this book would be a good start.
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.
Postmark: Christmas is written by Paige Winship Dooly, Darlene Franklin, Kathleen E. Kovach, Paula Moldenhauer
This book is a four in one book with four stories that are connected by the town of Christmas, Florida. Each author writes a unique story that takes place in the town. Each story is different and each author writes in her own style.
I liked the individual stories and found each one to be entertaining. I thought they all had just enough romance to keep you reading. I liked how the characters interacted and their conversations flowed well. None of the stories were boring and each one could really stand on its own as an easy to read romance.
I gave this book 5/5 stars. I liked how the stories were all centered on the post office in town. I liked that the stories were each different yet all were connected. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun romance book that is also a quick read.
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.
Twang is written by Julie Cannon.
Jennifer is sure that being a country music star will be everything she has dreamed it should be. After a few years of struggling she finally gets her break. Will it be everything she needs or will it leave her wanting something different?
This book has a great story line. A young person wanting to be a music star and getting more then they expected. I liked that it wasn’t’ a book about just positive things that happened to the character. I liked that hardships were shown as well as a real relationship with the Lord.
The book was well written and the story flowed well. The main characters, especially Jennifer, could really be just about any young person starting out in the music industry. I thought her actions were true to her character, meaning the actions she took were in step with who she was portrayed as.
I gave this book 5/5 stars because the story held my interest and the characters were enjoyable.
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.
Westward Hearts is written by Melody Carlson and published by Harvest House Publishing.
This is book one in the new series Homeward on the Oregon Trail. I do enjoy any book by Melody Carlson! Because of the author, I thought I should give this book a try. I am glad I did, as the story is more of an adventure then a romance and definitely kept my attention.
Elizabeth has been a widower for three years now and decides it is time to follow her dream and move west with her children. When her family comes along with her she could not be happier. The story is set in the mid 1800’s so you know they are traveling by wagon train! The description of the trip is very well written. You can almost feel the heat and dust! One matter Elizabeth is not ready for is falling in love. Will the wagon train guide, Eli, change her mind? The children in the book are adorable. I liked every scene they were in!
There was a lot I liked about the story. From the setting to the wonderful interaction of the children with all the other characters the book has many positive points. I only gave this book 4/5 stars though, because I thought it was a slow moving story and did not have enough romance between the two main characters.
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.
You Are The Treasure That I Seek is written by Greg Dutcher.
This book is about how often we put others and things before our relationship with Christ. The book offers some great insight for creating a healthy relationship with the world and therefore our Lord.
The author uses thoughtful quotes to help emphasize the principle he is teaching. There were plenty of examples and verses to help you understand how idolatry can overtake your life. I liked how the authors’ sense of humor shone through during some of his stories. The study questions were helpful and gave you a chance to study some scripture and principles on your own.
I gave this book 4/5 stars. The layout was easy to follow and the book itself was easy to understand. I did find parts of the book to drag along. That said if you feel like you could use a reminder of how important putting Christ first in your life is, this book will be a great read.
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.
Be The Mom is written by Tracey Lanter Eyster
Overcome Attitude Traps and Enjoy Your Kids is the subtitle to this great book. Written with a sense of humor and thoughtful advice this is a must read for all Moms.
There are different views of what makes a good Mom. This book highlights the negative thoughts Mom’s think of themselves and puts them into a positive light. The author has a great sense of humor and a great way of expressing her thoughts.
I enjoyed this book and gave it 5/5 stars. I thought the vibe of the book, although discussing negative thoughts Mom’s have, was actually very positive. Finding fulfillment by basing our thoughts on the Biblical view of a Mom instead of the worlds’ view of me first, is the main theme. The authors use of personal stories definitely helped make her ideas more affective. This is a book I would recommend as a gift to any Mom!
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.
