I love this book so much, absolutely everything in that book spoke volumes into my life! Even the title is similar to my type of humour, so i started this book with some high expectations. I'm happy to report that all those expectations were met and more!
As a PW I do tend to get pulled into that 'yes' cycle quite often, and so reading about how that can be harmful to my relationship with my family, friends, even my church, really hit home. I felt very empowered by this book and have already started to work on the steps she's suggested to become the Woman of God that I'm called to be!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Sunday, May 30, 2010
What happened to my life?
As a rule, i generally do Not like the kind of 'self-help' books out there, they're generally unrealistic in their goals and suggestions, and tend to be a little too 'rainbow's and puppies' in their thinking. So when i saw this book, i was a bit weary about reviewing it. I was however quite pleasantly surprised to find myself really engrossed in this book!
Danna Demetre really hit the nail on the head on so many topics, and she did so without sounding preachy or arrogant which i really liked. I especially loved reading the different life stories in the book, of the difficult times people went through and how God led them through it. There were so many instances in the book where i felt it was written specifically for me! I gleaned a lot from this book and it will be a well read addition to my home library!!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Danna Demetre really hit the nail on the head on so many topics, and she did so without sounding preachy or arrogant which i really liked. I especially loved reading the different life stories in the book, of the difficult times people went through and how God led them through it. There were so many instances in the book where i felt it was written specifically for me! I gleaned a lot from this book and it will be a well read addition to my home library!!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
This fine life
I love Love LOVE historical novels, I love hearing about the different activities and attitudes of the days past. So this novel really got my interest. Not only that, but as a Pastor's wife, i could really relate to the main character Mariette's struggles to really fit into the 'role' of a PW.
This book was so well written that i found myself at times getting angry at the character in the book, lol. The story really flowed nicely and the characters were quite believable in their roles.
This book took me through many ranges of emotions, with their struggles and triumphs, their joys and sorrows. I really highly recommend this book for anyone, it has such a great flow that i think even though who don't normall enjoy reading will enjoy this book!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
This book was so well written that i found myself at times getting angry at the character in the book, lol. The story really flowed nicely and the characters were quite believable in their roles.
This book took me through many ranges of emotions, with their struggles and triumphs, their joys and sorrows. I really highly recommend this book for anyone, it has such a great flow that i think even though who don't normall enjoy reading will enjoy this book!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
It had to be you
I can't even begin to tell you how incredibly excited i was to see that we had received the third book in the weddings by bella series. I loved the second book and the funniness (is that a word?) and quirkiness of the characters. I really found myself once again pulled into the story as the main character Bella works hard to plan an ever increasing mountain of upcoming weddings, while at the same time deal with her own nuptials! This book was hilarious, and there was more than one instance where i cracked up (loudly) in the middle of a very quiet room.
I would highly recommend this book (along with the rest in the series) for anyone, they had a great flow and a fantastic message as well! They were easy and enjoyable to read, and honestly i was disappointed when the book did end, lol.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
I would highly recommend this book (along with the rest in the series) for anyone, they had a great flow and a fantastic message as well! They were easy and enjoyable to read, and honestly i was disappointed when the book did end, lol.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Flabbergasted
I just finished the novel "Flabbergasted" By Ray Blackston, and while it was difficult to initially get into I really found myself pulled into the story towards the end.
The only complaint I have about the book was that it tended to be somewhat sporadic (I think that's the word i want, lol) and jumped all over the place. So it made it difficult to really get into a good 'reading flow'. However once I got used to the jumping around, I really started enjoying the book. I very much liked the humour of the author and thought that his character Jay was hilarious! I also like that the author didn't just throw in the usual cliche Christian jargon that we usually find in these types of novels. I honestly didn't realize what i read was considered a 'romance' until i checked my email again to find the name of the author. (This is a good thing, i hate romance novels usually, lol). There was an element of romance in the novel but it was so much more than that, that I really didn't notice it as much.
I'd really recommend this for more of an avid reader who is willing to put time and focus into reading, it starts out difficult to read but turns into a great story!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
The only complaint I have about the book was that it tended to be somewhat sporadic (I think that's the word i want, lol) and jumped all over the place. So it made it difficult to really get into a good 'reading flow'. However once I got used to the jumping around, I really started enjoying the book. I very much liked the humour of the author and thought that his character Jay was hilarious! I also like that the author didn't just throw in the usual cliche Christian jargon that we usually find in these types of novels. I honestly didn't realize what i read was considered a 'romance' until i checked my email again to find the name of the author. (This is a good thing, i hate romance novels usually, lol). There was an element of romance in the novel but it was so much more than that, that I really didn't notice it as much.
I'd really recommend this for more of an avid reader who is willing to put time and focus into reading, it starts out difficult to read but turns into a great story!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Dad's Bible (New Contemporary Version)
After receiving and loving the "Mom's Bible" from booksneeze I jumped at the chance to review the Dad's Bible. As the wife of a Pastor I knew that this would be a valuable resource for my husband in both the roll of Pastor and father.
I love the insights found in this Bible (I've read through it on my own before passing it on to my husband, lol) and I've been constantly sneaking it away from him to look into the different bible studies and insights found in it. I feel like at times it give me a better insight into the life of a man, and their own struggles and challenges living as a Father.
Like with the Mom's Bible, the Dad's Bible has a ton of extra's in it, such as "walking in authority" and the questions and answers section.
I HIGHLY recommend this book for Dad's everywhere, what a Valuable tool!!!
I love the insights found in this Bible (I've read through it on my own before passing it on to my husband, lol) and I've been constantly sneaking it away from him to look into the different bible studies and insights found in it. I feel like at times it give me a better insight into the life of a man, and their own struggles and challenges living as a Father.
Like with the Mom's Bible, the Dad's Bible has a ton of extra's in it, such as "walking in authority" and the questions and answers section.
I HIGHLY recommend this book for Dad's everywhere, what a Valuable tool!!!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Storm warning
I really enjoy reading books by Billy Graham, I find he tends to be quite straightforward and to the point, yet he does so in a way that you're left feeling informed not attacked. Normally I tend to stay away from these kind of books about end time prophecies, mostly because most authors really seem to stretch the facts to get them to fit with their points. However with this book, (as with the other books I've read by Graham) I found that he didn't see the need to stretch the facts or exaggerate in order to prove his point. He's connected many of the different natural disasters, wars and downfalls in our world with end time prophecies. This book really caused me to sit back and look at myself and the world and judge how I personally have been living my life. I know as a PW I'll be passing this book on to my husband, since I'm quite sure there will be some fantastic points that he can quote in there for his sermons!
If you're looking for a light read, this isn't for you, but if you want to not only be challenged in your faith, but also your walk I would highly recommend picking up this book. It is definately a life changer.
If you're looking for a light read, this isn't for you, but if you want to not only be challenged in your faith, but also your walk I would highly recommend picking up this book. It is definately a life changer.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
You can be everything God wants you to be, Max Lucado
I love all things Max Lucado, the children's books, devotionals, even the small gift books. They're full of great insight and laid out in a simple enough way that it's easy to understand what he's trying to say. This book didn't disappoint me in the least bit, there was seriously something on each page that really spoke to me and moved me! This is a book that i now keep in the pocket of my Bible cover/carrier, for when I'm looking for encouragement for either myself or someone else. I absolutely loved this book, and couldn't put it down until i read the last page. Absolutely an amazing book. HIGHLY recommend it!
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