Book Review: Making the Team

 

 

“Making the Team” by Derrick and Stephanie Moore is a fabulous read. This fictional book features seven chapters and has a football-themed word search at the end of each chapter. This wonderful book also has a great moral.

The plot of this book is that Alec (a fourth-grader) has a bit of a hard time trying to get over the fact that his parents got divorced and that his mom went to Los Angeles. He has a hard time getting along with his brother, but he got over that. And after a while, on Thanksgiving Day, his mom returned home. He also accepted Christ that day, too.

This book shows that praying and trusting God is the best way to overcome your problems and fears in your life. I hope this review was helpful to you. I would also give it a five star rating!

Moody Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.      

Book Reviews: Finding God in the Bible

 
Finding God in the bible is an excellent book. Darren’s new book you just can’t put down! It is filled with stories from all over the New Testament. The ten chapters are filled with wisdom, and Darren is hilarious!

As you read through the book you find many stories you may have even forgotten were in the bible. From the dramatic story of David and Goliath to Moses and the burning bush, Darren goes through the Old Testament. He also picks out the little details you may have forgotten about. In addition, Darren is the director of the movies Father of Lights, Furious Love, and Finger of God. In the book he has several exclusive stories about making those movies.

If you are thinking about reading this book, I would highly recommend you do so. The book is a great read and it has an excellent value!

Chosen Books provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I really enjoyed this book!

 

 

 

 

Book Review: The 5 Love Languages of Children

If you've got children, this book is a must read!  The 5 Love Languages of Children, by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, is a fabulous book outlining the most common ways you can show and express love to your kids.  It will also help you decipher what 'love language' {or languages} each of your kids has!

The 'love languages' include: Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Gifts, and Acts of Service.  There is a chapter devoted to each love language, and you'll be able to dive into the details of each... while learning how to effectively 'speak' that language as well!  I strongly recommend this book for all parents ~ regardless of the age of your children.  It will make a strong and lasting impact!

Moody Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  

Book Review: Undeniably Yours

Meg Cole is carrying on life as usual, that is until her father passes away and leaves quite the inheritance.  Not only does her inheritance include a large sum of money and assets, it also comes along with a previous commitment she is required to uphold.. carrying on his business.  The business she knows little about or cares to run.  That is until she meets Bo Porter, the head manager of her late father's Thoroughbred racehorse farm!

Undeniably Yours is a sweet modern-day romance novel.  It was a great read, however I honestly was surprised and somewhat disappointed by some of the details of the story... not typical of a Christian romance novel.  Despite that, the fun story covers a wide variety of down-to-earth and common issues we have all faced or been exposed to in some way or another.

Bethany House Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  

Book Review: Chivalry

 

 

Chivalry by Zach Hunter is an excellent read! As Zach says, “Embark on the quest for Chivalry … and every day will be an adventure as you discover how to defend others, act with integrity, and live with courage and significance.”

 Chivalry has ten chapters and is a page turner! If you want to learn to treat people right, this is the book to read! If you think you might get bored… think again! As Zack says, “It’s a way for young men and woman – all of us – to live justly in an unjust world.”

 When I read this book I could see Zach’s strong Christian faith shining through. It is really reassuring having someone to come alongside of in mission of chivalry. Also, this book is really encouraging and practical for everyday life.

 Tyndale House Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I personally thought this book was a good value, and great read!

Book Review: Do What Jesus Did

Do what Jesus did by Robby Dawkins is a thrilling read. All two hundred fifty-one pages are filled with, as Robby says,” practical ways to take hold of your God-Given “power tools”- prophetic ministry, healing, ministering the presence of God and deliverance from demonic power”.

Some of the thrilling stories include miraculous healings, demonic deliverance, and exciting salvation stories! If you are bored this summer, here is one way to be thrilled for many many hours.
 

One of the things I loved about his book was the inspirational stories as well as his excellent advice on how to pray for people through the Holy Spirit. In 1996 Robby Dawkins planted a church among the urban poor in Aurora, Illinois with his wife Angie. Now with six sons they continue to pastor their growing exciting church.

Chosen Books provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I really enjoyed this book!

Book Review: Limitless

Nick Vujicic has a new book! I’ve just read this book and it is amazing! His new release that came out early 2013 is a hit! Here are some reasons why I recommend this book.

            #1 Nick has so much truth packed into this small book it’s a necessity to have.

            #2 Nick is hilarious!

            #3 If you want to learn more about God, this is the book to read!

           

            #4 His book has fifty daily devotions; it’s truly a great value.

            If you’re not familiar with Nick, he is a true fighter. Born without arms or legs, he has faced tremendous challenges, but at the same time lives one of the most free and amazing lives of anyone I know.

If you have read Nick’s other books, this one ties them all together. Even if you haven’t read his other books, this is one of the best! This devotional is an awesome way to grow closer to God. I think this book will help you however old or young you are.

.Waterbrook Multnomah provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.   

Book Review: Life Without Limits

"Life Without Limits" is an eye opening book. Do you want to live an incredible life free of limits? If you do, I highly recommend this book.

           

Nick Vujicic is a great example to live a courageous life. He can face an obstacle, like having no arms or legs, and overcome it. He knows how to live life using great humor and God’s power. His book, by the way, is hilarious.

           

In this book Nick shares amazing advice for living a life of happiness and fulfillment. He is incredibly practical and gets down to the heart of some of the most pressing issues in life. He just has so much wisdom to share and it’s all compacted into a book! I hope you learn from him as much as I have

.Waterbrook Multnomah provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  

Book Review: Gods at War

‘Gods at War’, by Kyle Idleman, is a great book. This book underlines some nine idols that are constantly battling for one and another’s heart. Gods at War shows you just how to defeat these idols. This book has 4 main sections. The first section of this book shows how idolatry is the issue, and that your heart is a battling ground for the idols that try to become #1 in your heart.

            The second section is titled, “the temple of pleasure”. The first chapter of this section shows how to defeat the idol of food. This chapter shows how to overcome over-eating. There are also 2 more chapters that are focusing on 2 different idols, with each chapter having an idol ID at the end.

            The third section of this book is called, “the temple of power”. The three idols this section highlights are the gods of success, money, and power. The fourth, and final section of this book is titled, “the temple of love”. This section highlights 3 gods also battling for one and another’s hearts. For me, all thirteen chapters of this book were very exciting! You will have to read this book!

Zondervan provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.         

Book Review: There Is More!

 

 

You must read the book “There is More!”. This book dives into God’s power in a unique way.

My favorite part of this book was how Randy Clark went over every part of God’s love and power. If you are looking for an exciting book of God’s power that can be applied to your life this is it. You can reread this book several times and discover more and more biblical facts!

God can speak to you powerfully through this book as He did to me. If you are looking for a touch of God in your life you might just find it! This book may grow you closer to God than you can even imagine!

Chosen Books provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I really enjoyed this book!

Book Reveiw: Outrageous Courage

This book is a must read! ‘Outrageous Courage’ is a book showing a great example of God’s faithfulness and love for us. In the eleven chapters you will draw close to God. This book is a true story about a woman who has been around the globe treating and caring for the sick and wounded.

While you flip through these pages, you will be awed at what this woman has gone through. God will speak to you in an extraordinary way, like never before. As she learned to trust God, love Him, and more, you’ll experience the same. Enjoy reading!

Chosen Books provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I personally thought this book was a great read!

Book Review: Just Like Jesus Devotional

     

        Max Lucado’s book (Just Like Jesus) is a masterpiece! “Just Like Jesus” is a thirty day devotional that will show you who Jesus really was.

     Each day in the book starts with scripture then the devotional, at the end to finish it up includes a review, more scripture, and reflecting on what Jesus would have done in the situation.

     Each daily devotion shows you how Jesus can really relate to your circumstances. I personally learned a lot from this book as it draws out why God so loved the world to give us an incredible loving & caring heart just like Jesus.

Thomas Nelson Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I personally thought this book was a good value, and great read!

Book Review: If You Have a Craving, I Have a Cure

If You Have a Craving, I Have a Cure is an absolutely fabulous book.  I have thoroughly enjoyed it!

It is packed with encouraging scripture that will uplift you and leave you feeling full of God!  You'll experience satisfaction and fulfillment from the Lord, and encouragement from Sheri like you were chatting over coffee with a special friend.

Not only will you be left full in the spiritual sense, this book is also packed with over 100 healthy and unique recipes that will leave you satisfied and help you make healthy choices while losing weight!

This book will encourage you, and also show you how to be an encouragement to others.  I highly recommend it!

Tyndale House Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I personally thought this book was a good value, and great read! 

Book Review: Grace

I enjoyed reading the book Grace, by Max Lucado. He looked on the the subject quite different than I really did expect it to be. It was a great mix of humor and spiritual truths. 

Thinking of what it says, he hit the subject like a home run. It highly encouraged my faith about how much God really loves us. After the eleven chapters followed by the conclusion, there is a reader's guide; eleven shorter chapters, like a study guide.  It would be beneficial for both individual or group studies.

Thomas Nelson Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I personally thought this book was a good value, and great read! 

Book Review: Twelve Unlikely Heroes

Twelve Unlikely Heroes: How God Commissioned Unexpected People in the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You is an excellent book!

John MacArthur dives deep into each biblical character with detail and it may surprise you how such unlikely heroes can be commissioned by God to reach the multitudes.

If you feel inadequate or insubstantial for God to work through you, this is the book for you. The people God chooses to work through don’t always look like the prime candidates. But to God, no one is too small for Him! 

Thomas Nelson Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I personally thought this book was a good value, and great read!   

Book Review: Adventures in Odyssey - 90 Devotions for Kids

The Adventures in Odyssey book is a great devotional book for children. It has 90 days of devotions covering Biblical principles; 2 verses a day. There are 13 themes, averaging 6 days each.

The themes focus on salvation, learning about Jesus, discipleship, prayer, the Bible, exercising your faith, forgiveness, giving, witnessing, worship, going to church, serving others and overcoming sin.

        

There is also an additional bonus devotion at the end of the book. This book is a great way to grow your child’s faith, and encouraging growth closer to God while learning more about the Bible.

Tyndale House Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I highly recommend this devotional book for children!

For more information, visit Tyndale House Publishers.

Running For My Life

In 1985, a boy named Lopez was born in a desolate village in Sudan. This is a story of his life... from war-torn Sudan to an American Olympic athlete!

One Sunday morning, when little Lopez was at his church's humble outdoor service, trucks pulled up and rebel soldiers jumped out of the back of the trucks. The pastor tried to reason with them, but the soldiers herded all the children into the back of the trucks.

A tarp was tied down so tight over the truck-bed to prevent escape, that it let in no fresh air. Hours later, the truck came to a halt. The children were blindfolded and marched in a line. After a while they came to a stop in a thatched hut. Smaller than a standard living room, there were nearly 80 kids crammed in.

While there, Lopez met three older boys (also known as angels). They watched over him and most likely saved his life. Weeks later they crept out of the camp at night, and ran for there lives. When they were thirsty they miraculously found water and when they were hungry they always found food. Days later they ran into the Kenyan border guards who treated them kindly, then they were taken to a refugee camp a few miles away.

It took three weeks for Lopez's feet to heal from the running. After he could walk again, The angels disappeared without a trace. For the next ten years, Lopez would live here before getting sent to America and later going on to become an American Olympic athlete. 

Running For My Life is an incredible story, full of wild twists and turns, and the most unexpected miracles along the way.  Lopez is an inspiration to all, and has incredible faith. This is a humorous book and very inspiring. I definitely recommend this book!!

For more information, visit Thomas Nelson Publishers.

Book Review: The MoneySmart Family System

If you're looking for a resource packed with tips and tricks for raising financially responsible kids... this book is for you!

Steve and Annette Economides are pros when it comes to saving money... with a large family they've learned to cut and save while even getting ahead financially!

Not only will you find suggestions for the envelope system: saving for the future, giving, and spending... you'll also find tips for chores and allowance, broken down by different age brackets.  Also addressed will be the pros and cons of different jobs for teens, saving for a car, and paying for college.

I definitely recommend this book for parents wanting to lead and guide their kids to financial independence, and am looking forward to putting some of the advice to use right away!

For more information, visit Thomas Nelson Publishers.

Book Review: The Accidental Bride

The Accidental Bride was such a fun book with the most unexpected twists and turns!  

After Shay and her husband split up, she is left to raise her daughter alone in Moose Creek.  However, she is nothing less than shocked when her old boyfriend shows up back in town... and they find themselves together in the small town's Founder's Day celebration and wedding reenactment. 

Hold on to your seats ~ this book is full of fun surprises, and sweet romance.

It had me hooked, and is definitely a must-read. I highly recommend it!
For more information, visit Thomas Nelson Publishers.

Review: A Billion Reasons Why {by Kristin Billerbeck}

A Billion Reasons Why has hands-down become a favorite book of mine!

Prior to reading this, I was not familiar with Kristin Billerbeck. I am so glad to have been introduced to a new author... I've now read several more of her books, and they're funny, light-hearted, and all around great reads!

In A Billion Reasons Why, you'll enjoy the sweet romance story of 2 people meant for each other all along... although there's a glitch ~ one of them is engaged to someone else! Get ready for some fun twists and turns!

This book had me hooked, and it was hard to put down. I highly recommend it!

For more information, visit Thomas Nelson Publishers.