Sunday, December 30, 2012

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

Leading the Way Through Eph...
 
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.