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God Always Keeps His Promises by Max Lucado and Tama Fortner {Book Review}

Title :  God Always Keeps His Promises: Unshakable Hope for Kids Author : Max Lucado and Tama  Fortner Age : Children Genres : Christian Living, Non-Fiction Publication Date : August 7, 2018 Publisher : Thomas Nelson Source : Hardcover Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook   Synopsis :   Share God’s faithfulness and love with your child through Max Lucado’s new children’s book,  God Always Keeps His Promises . Based on the promises of God, children will see that God is completely trustworthy to keep His promises. Just like He did in Bible times. Just like He does for them today. Since the beginning of time, God has kept His promises. Through the stories of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Joseph, Peter, Paul, and many more, children will learn about the character and nature of God and His unending love for His people. Offer children the chance to learn about the promises God made to His followers in the Bible, an...

Evenings with Tozer Compiled by Gerald B. Smith {Book Review}

Title : Evenings with Tozer Author : A.W. Tozer Compiled : Gerald B. Smith Age : Adult Genres :  Christian, Devotional, Non-Fiction Publication Date :  October 6, 2015 Publisher : Moody Publishers Source : Paperback Purchase : Amazon | Kindle  | ChristianBook | Moody Publishers   Synopsis :   "I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me."  —Psalm 16:7 (ESV) Every day runs its course, and all tasks but one must come to an end: to search God and know Him. Of this there can be no end. In these 365 daily reflections on the wonder of God and the way of His Word, Tozer prompts us to seek God earnestly and love Him with our whole heart. Known for his steadfast devotion and incisive ponderings upon the Christian life, A. W. Tozer is a wise and trustworthy counselor. As the daylight dims and the night winds down, let  Evenings with Tozer  rest your heart in God’s eternal wi...

In the Field of Grace by Tessa Afshar {Book Review}

Title : In the Field of Grace Author : Tessa Afshar Age : Adult Genres : Christian, Biblical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance Publication Date : July 1, 2014 Publisher :  River North Source : eBook Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | Moody Publishers   Synopsis :   Without wealth or family, the widow Ruth left her people and followed Naomi, her beloved Hebrew mother-in-law, to rebuild Naomi's home in Israel. Provisions gone and starvation at the door, Ruth used all that she had left--a strong back and a willing heart--to gather grain in a field, abandoned after the harvest.  Tormented by others, Ruth is shocked to find the owner of the field watching her. Talking to her. Bringing food to her and Naomi. Boaz tells himself his kindness toward Ruth is repayment for the love she has shown to his cousin Naomi. But his heart knows better. My Rating :  This is my second book from Tessa Afshar and ...

Mornings with Tozer Compiled by Gerald B. Smith

Title : Mornings with Tozer Author : A. W. Tozer Compiled : Gerald B. Smith Age : Adult Genres : Christian, Devotional, Non-Fiction Publication Date : May 1, 2015 Publisher : Moody Publishers Source : Paperback Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | Moody Publishers Synopsis :   "Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life." -Psalm 143:8 (NIV)  Grab your coffee, find your favorite chair, and begin your day with guidance from A. W. Tozer.  Many of these 365 devotional readings come from sermons Tozer preached close to his death in 1963, marking them with a deep concern for spiritual intimacy and true worship. He urges you to pursue God, confess sin, pray fervently, and seek the Spirit. Let this book be a garnish in your feast of God's Word.  As you welcome the morning light and all the sights and s...

The Call by Os Guinness {Book Review}

Title : The Call (20th Anniversary Edition) Author :  Os Guinness Age : Adult Genres : Christian Lifestyle, Spiritual Growth Publication Date : July 3, 2018 Publisher : Thomas Nelson Source : Copy sent for review. Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis :   Why am I here? What is God's call in my life? How do I fit God's call with my own individuality? How should God's calling affect my career, my plans for the future, and my concepts of success? First published in 1997 by distinguished author and speaker Os Guiness, The Call remains a treasured source of wisdom for those who ask these questions. According to Guinness, "No idea short of God's call can ground and fulfill the truest human desire for purpose and fulfillment." In this newly updated and expanded anniversary edition, Guinness explores the truth that God has a specific calling for each one of us and guides a new generation...

100 Days of Thanks by Thomas Nelson {Book Review}

Title :  100 Days of Thanks Author : Thomas Nelson Age : Adult Genres : Christian Living;  Spiritual Growth Publication Date : Publisher : Thomas Nelson Source : Copy sent for review. Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook   Synopsis :   Focus on the things that bring you joy with 100 Days of Thanks. Short inspirational readings, space to record your thoughts, and brief Scripture references in a high-designed four-color gift book will help you find a peaceful, happier life. The rush of a busy schedule, a barrage of disheartening news stories, and the wear and tear of everyday life can be enough to drag anyone down. Simply pausing to recognize and express thanks for the good gifts that surround you has proven to make a major difference in happiness, peace, and contentment. 100 Days of Thanks, a beautifully designed inspirational book of short readings, Scripture verses, and journaling space is the perfect too...

Less Than Perfect by Ann Spangler {Book Review}

Title :  Less than Perfect Author : Ann Spangler Age : Adult Genres : Christian Living; Non-Fiction Expected Publication Date : August 7, 2018 Publisher : Zondervan Source : Copy sent for review Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis : What can the Bible’s most flawed men and women reveal about who God is and how he reaches out to less-than-perfect people? In Less Than Perfect, bestselling author Ann Spangler takes us beyond cardboard cutouts of 38 biblical characters to show us how these were real individuals who had dreams, temptations, and weaknesses just like us. Whether considering the murderous Herodias, the scheming Jacob, or the doubting Sarah, Spangler approaches both familiar and lesser known characters with fresh eyes. We meet each of these individuals again as if for the first time as Spangler offers a dramatic retelling of their lives, insight into the historical and cultural context o...