I’ve read and heard Josh McDowell all my life. But I’ve never heard his life story or even thought about what events shaped his life. He has just always been one of the trusted voices in Christian Living. Too often, we take for granted that someone who lives in the public eye and is a…
There are some books that you just can’t put down till the last page. The Reunion, A Novel is the first book in quite a while that has brought tears to my eyes, but not because it was sad. It was just that good. Aaron Miller is one of those very humble heroes that doesn’t…
What is the #1 thing that teens of 2012 need? According to this latest book released by the makers of the hit movie Courageous, teens need Courage. Courageous Teens is a series of chapters focusing on 4 sections of life where we all need to exhibit and model courage.
Ever read a book where you couldn’t decide if you love it or not, but you are way too engrossed in the character’s lives to put it down? This is one of those books for me. I couldn’t read it fast enough. I was upset with the rigid rules of the bishop, frustrated with the…
Do you ever feel like you’re living life in a fog? You enjoy your family, your work, and your life, but you feel like maybe there should be more? In this new book Women in High Def: Boldly Living Your Purposes with Vibrant Clarity, author Diane Markins tackles this issue head on. She gives a…
Sometimes you read books that just make an impact on your life. You find yourself talking about the book and the characters or you hear yourself sharing thoughts or emotions from the book. I just finished reading Fearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown last night. Today…
Many of the books I read are gentle story lines. They are often full of interpersonal conflict or relationship difficulties. But this book is a more global story line. I have read Bunn’s work in the past and find them always written on a deeper level. You’re not going to yawn your way through a…
ABOUT THE BOOK $10,000,000 Is Missing. Erin Larson is running out of options. In the wake of her father’s death, she found a slim piece of paper–a deposit slip–with an unbelievable amount on it. Only the bank claims they have no record of the money, and trying to hire a lawyer has brought only intimidation…
This week I got the opportunity to read and review “Inescapable” from the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance. My Opinion: Most Amish/Mennonite books that I’ve read are about the main character’s desire and struggle to break with their traditional values and family restraints and move to a new life without all the rules and regulations. This…