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No, We Can’t | Book Review

I was recently able to review “No, We Can’t: Radical Islam, Militant Secularism and the Myth of Coexistence” by Robert Stearns.  This was not an “easy read” for me, nor was it what I had envisioned it being.  The book, at times, did not flow as well as one would like, but was still a book about religious tolerance that would easily give you something to think about. But, with that said, I did appreciate the cultural descriptions of current...

“The King’s Christmas List” ~ Book Review

I absolutely love Christmas books…especially children’s Christmas books…and most especially children’s Christmas books with great teaching inside!  Johnson’s book, The King’s Christmas List, is just that.  This is a charming hardback book with beautiful color pictures that tell a story of a young girl, Emma and her dog Shu-Shu.  Emma and Shu-Shu are invited to the King’s birthday party, and Emma must find the perfect gift.  Her journey to the King’s party leads her to several encounters of people in...

“Out Live Your Life” ~ Book Review

I was given a complimentary copy of Max Lucado’s newest book “Out Life Your Life” for review from Booksneeze.  I was so excited to get the opportunity to review this book, as I have always been challenged by Lucado’s writing.  This was no exception.  Lucado uses this book to help us all to see that we were made to make a difference, and we can make a difference to someone.  This book was written in a very easy to read...

The Boy Who Changed The World

I recently read “The Boy Who Changed The World” by Andry Andrews as part of the Booksneeze book review team. I think this is a great book of historical accounts of boys who did what they felt was right, which led to world-changing events, including the story of Henry Wallace and George Washington Carver.   It is a unique way to show children (and adults) that even a small child or a small action can truly make a difference. My daughter,...

“Let’s Do Lunch” ~ Book Review

I recently read “Let’s Do Lunch” by Roger Troy Wilson as part of the Booksneeze book review team. There are dieting books and plans galore…some count calories or grams, some limit specific food groups, some limit amounts, some use the point system, and many other limitations. I chose to read and review “Let’s Do Lunch” to hear a dieting approach that differs from all others I’ve heard of, while losing weight and keeping it off. I for one, find it...

Plan B – A Review

I was given the book Plan B, written by Pete Wilson, to review through Booksneeze.  The cover of the book states “What do you do when God doesn’t show up the way you thought He would?”, and I think we have all had a question similar to that at least occasionally in life.  As I read this book, I felt as if I were in the room talking one on one with Pastor Wilson.  Though some may not like to...

Plain Paradise – A Book Review

I recently received a complimentary copy of Beth Wiseman’s book Plain Paradise to review for Thomas Nelson Publishing.  I will start by saying that I am not a big fiction reader (I’m a busy mom of two young children…not much time for pleasure-reading).  When I do choose to read fiction, I am very careful in my choices…sticking with specific authors, types, or subjects.  Choosing to review Plain Paradise was a little out of my “norm”, as I like to stick...

66 Love Letters – A Review

I recently received Dr. Larry Crabb’s newest book 66 Love Letters to review for Thomas Nelson Publishing. This book is described as “a dialogue between one man and God,” exploring “each book of the Bible as a letter from the Creator to you.” I was very excited upon reading the short synopsis for this book, and hopeful that it would help to give me the encouragement that I needed to want to dig even deeper into God’s word when reading....