Reviews by Jenn.M
Unglued Devotional
On 3/5 Jenn.M wrote: This is a fantastic devotional. Lysa is a phenomenal writer and I have read so many books by her and have enjoyed each one immensely. It is very difficult to read this book without the book that corresponds with it. My suggestion is that when you buy the devotional, to get the book. It is a great book ... Unglued Devotional
Who Do You Think You Are?
On 1/7 Jenn.M wrote: I was excited to get this book. I read it and was encouraged and really enjoyed the book. I heard then about what he is doing with a person in his church and how that person is being treated and this man is not doing what he is teaching in his book. This book was given to me to review by Booksneeze in ... Who Do You Think You Are?
Dirty God
On 12/12 Jenn.M wrote: I was really excited to see this book being offered because Johnnie Moore is a campus pastor at the university I go to, Liberty University, fantastic school by the way! This book is challenging yet so real! I'm so glad to have got this book, because it seems like anymore, people are trying to just ... Dirty God
Red Letter Revolution
On 11/30 Jenn.M wrote: This book is fantastic. It is written by Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo. I have read books by both authors and have thoroughly enjoyed them as well as have been incredibly challenged. This book does not disappoint. It is a conversation between the two authors as they discuss many different topics ... Red Letter Revolution
Grace
On 10/25 Jenn.M wrote: Another book about Grace. I was so excited to get this but also a little worried that it would be another ho hum book about Grace. I started reading the book and had to force myself to put it down and get some sleep. Max Lucado did an awesome job writing this book. He is real about the subject of grace ... Grace by Max Lucado
Empty Promises
On 10/9 Jenn.M wrote: I was so excited to hear that Pete Wilson wrote another book! After reading Plan B, I was so excited to read his new one, Empty Promises. I got the book and dove into it right away. I found this one a lot harder to read than Plan B. I stopped reading after a few chapters and put it down for months, (we ... Empty Promises
Simply Grilling
On 3/27 Jenn.M wrote: This a fantastic book of recipes! I am new at bbqing and excited to use the recipes in this book. One of the things I found so great was that it is not just meat recipes but recipes for salads, desserts etc. This will be put to great use for those new recipes I want to try when company comes. I was happy ... Simply Grilling
Stand By Me
On 3/20 Jenn.M wrote: This book is part of a series or can be a stand alone series. It is the 3rd portion of the Yada Yada Prayer Group Series, and the House of Hope series, this is the first one of the next series but they all tie together. It is phenomenal. I have a passion for young people and when reading this I loved ... Stand By Me ~ Neta Jackson
Daily Gifts of Grace
On 2/15 Jenn.M wrote: This devotional is by far one of the best. I have been using it daily since the beginning of the year and it feels like each devotional is written just for me, just for that specific day. The author's of the devotionals make you laugh and cry and most importantly turn to the foot of the cross on a daily ... Daily Gifts of Grace Devotional
Love Lifted Me
On 12/14 Jenn.M wrote: This is a great story of real life situations and how to overcome them. Evans does a great job with her writing and providing a visual picture for the reader as well as bringing the story close to home. This book is awesome and I would definitely recommend it to many people and a great book to add to ... Love Lifted Me
Heaven Is For Real DVD-Based Conversation Kit
On 12/6 Jenn.M wrote: I was so excited to receive the DVD study on the book Heaven is for Real. It brought the book to life even more so, the book is amazing and I am looking forward to doing the study with my church or small group in the near future. Colton, Todd and Sonya give as much detail as they can through this study ... Heaven is for Real DVD Study
An Amish Wedding
On 11/8 Jenn.M wrote: I am a big fan of the Amish books. After visiting the Amish settlement in Berlin, Ohio it has made the books so much more real. It is so interesting to read about the rituals and their way of living. This is another great Amish book and I love that there are three stories in one. It is great to hear ... An Amish Wedding
Heaven is for Real Deluxe Edition
On 10/30 Jenn.M wrote: I have to admit, I was a little skeptical getting this book. I had heard a lot of comments on it and was looking forward to reading it to see what everyone was talking about. I have read other books similar to this and I have found that the biblical basis behind what the book was saying was a bit dramatized ... Heaven is for Real Deluxe Edition
Thank You, God, For Loving Me
On 10/4 Jenn.M wrote: Not sure what to say. It is an amazing book for toddlers about God's love. It is a board book and so great to see Christian morals being taught at such a young age. Lucado is reaching every age range and he does an amazing job at it! This will be a great book to take when I teach pre-school or toddlers ... Thank You, God, for Loving me.
Thank You, God, For Blessing Me
On 9/27 Jenn.M wrote: Max Lucado has done it again! This time he is reaching a younger age group with the stories about Hermie. But, he is also able to bring scripture and inspiration to the little toddler age children. This is an awesome book for churches, parents of young kids, pre-school teachers etc. It is great to be ... Thank You, God, for Blessing me.
Hermie, a Common Caterpillar
On 9/20 Jenn.M wrote: Hermie, a common caterpillar - Max Lucado I was excited to get this book! I was even more excited to find out it was a level 2 reader! I supply teach and I am always looking for something different that I can take into the Christian schools where I teach and read or show the children. Lucado has done ... Hermie, a common caterpillar
Close Enough to Hear God Breathe
On 9/20 Jenn.M wrote: I was a little hesitant in getting this book, not totally sure on what it would be about. I got this book in the mail and have not been able to put it down! I would force myself to read once chapter a night so I could have something to look forward to the next night. Greg is so real in this book and ... Close Enough to Hear God Breathe
The Grace of God (Trade Paper)
On 9/6 Jenn.M wrote: This was my first book by Andy Stanley (son of Charles Stanley), and I was really impressed. It was easy to read, very conversational, and full of fresh insights. The book walks through the Bible, viewing key passages in terms of how they demonstrate the grace of God. Since I just finished a study at ... The Grace of God ~ Andy Stanley
It's Not About Me
On 8/10 Jenn.M wrote: It’s Not About Me ~ Max Lucado He has done it once again! Lucado has brought realization to the reader’s mind about how this world isn’t about us, it never was and never will be. God has put us here for a reason and that is to glorify Him and spread the news about Him. Lucado has to be one of ... It's Not About Me!
The Waiting Place
On 6/7 Jenn.M wrote: I have to admit, I was a little disappointed when I started reading this book. I guess I was expecting it to be more practical on waiting and that type of thing. It is more compiled of short stories of different times the author had to wait and there are some practical truths pulled out of those stories. ... The Waiting Place
Live Loved
On 5/30 Jenn.M wrote: Knowing this book was a devotional and having loved the books that Lucado has written I decided to grab this book off of booksneeze. It is a small devotion that is packed full of devotions from the recent books he has written. The devotions seem to hit the spot every day. They speak right into my heart. ... Live Loved ~ Max Lucado
A Bug Collection DVD Box Set
On 3/31 Jenn.M wrote: Hermie & Friends: A Bug Collection Volume 3 ~ Max Lucado I requested this dvd set because I am involved in Children’s ministry at my church and felt this would be so beneficial for kids of any age. I am a big fan of Max Lucado’s work and have heard many good things about “Hermie & Friends” but ... Hermie & Friends: A Bug Collection Volume 3 ~ Max Lucado
The Truth About Dating, Love, and Just Being Friends
On 2/1 Jenn.M wrote: When first ordering this book from booksneeze I wasn’t too sure what it would be like. As someone who works with youth I was interested. As I opened this book I was surprised. Eastham is very straightforward and honest about dating and relationships. He brings a humorous spin to the book and covers ... The Truth about Dating, Love, and Just Being Friends ~ Chad Eastham
Nelson's Biblical Cyclopedic Index
On 1/5 Jenn.M wrote: Nelson's Biblical Cyclopedic Index This index is a very intensive and great resource to have as a student, ministry leader, pastor, Bible scholar or Christian! It covers everything in the Bible. It is like taking the back of your Bible index and expanding it in a huge way. It references everything and ... Nelson's Biblical Cyclopedic Index
An Amish Love
On 12/15 Jenn.M wrote: I love reading about the Amish and connecting it with an Englisher's life. Romance is in the air, old-fashioned courtship is alive and well, and love is an eternal promise. I love the romance and learning about the Amish lifestyle. Great book--so nice that there are 3 stories compiled into one book. ... Great Combination Book!
Start! The Bible for New Believers, NKJV
On 12/1 Jenn.M wrote: Start! The Bible for New Believers General Editor: Greg Laurie This Bible is the NKJV which I’m not a huge fan of because it’s not in the easiest language for non-believers to understand. It did have great highlights throughout explaining things in simpler terms for a believer at any stage in their ... Start!
A Leader's Heart
On 10/4 Jenn.M wrote: As someone moving towards leadership I found this devotional inspiring. Each day is a section from one of John Maxwell’s books on Leadership. Maxwell relates to leaders, struggles, joys, frustrations, etc in this book. It is great that each day is to the point and applies principles from his other ... A Leader's Heart
You Were Made to Make a Difference
On 9/10 Jenn.M wrote: This book is a great one for teens to help motivate them to realize that they can make a difference, no matter what their age. We are brought back to the book of Acts and look at the first church, what they did and relate it to now, it is no different. We just have to be willing. This is an awesome book ... You Were Made to Make a Difference
The Butterfly Effect
On 9/8 Jenn.M wrote: This book I had to read online through booksneeze because they for some reason would not send a hard copy. I found, this book was a good motivator to take time to consider actions before making them. To pray and take them to God before acting on them and to realize the impact they would have on others ... The Butterfly Effect ~ Andy Andrews
The Boy Who Changed the World
On 9/8 Jenn.M wrote: I was pretty excited to get this book after reading the description and hearing reviews of other Andrews’ books. As a children’s ministry worker I found it good but a little confusing at times. It basically told three stories in one to come to the main conclusion. Don’t get me wrong, it is a good ... The Boy Who Changed the World ~ Andy Andrews
100 Prayers God Loves to Hear, 100 Praise Songs
On 8/3 Jenn.M wrote: This is a great book for kids, of your own or if you are in children’s ministry. The prayers are easy for children to understand as well as the songs are upbeat and easy to learn. As a children’s ministry worker this will be a great book to help kids learn how to pray and learn songs that relate ... 100 Prayers God Loves to Hear, 100 Praise Songs ~ By Stephen Elkins
Fearless
On 7/26 Jenn.M wrote: Have no fear! It’s easy to say but a lot harder to do. I’ve heard it said that in the Bible it says some sort of “Do not be afraid” phrase 365 times, one for each day of the year. This book couldn’t have come at a better time. As I start a new job and a new chapter in my life from just finishing ... Fearless by Max Lucado
66 Love Letters
On 7/8 Jenn.M wrote: I have to admit, I didn’t read this book to its entirety due to time and the fact that this book is one that you need to read slowly. It is a unique book with the fact that it is like a conversation between Dr. Crabb and God, but you also need to remember that what God is saying is from Dr. Crabb’s ... 66 Love Letters ~ Dr. Larry Crabb
A Time to Dance
On 6/26 Jenn.M wrote: A story about new life in the Lord and marriage but also real struggles and doubts; Kingsbury captures it all in A Time to Dance. A quote that caught my attention in this book is “The eagle is the only bird that doesn’t run from trouble. Instead it uses the storms of life to take it to a higher ... A Time to Dance ~ Karen Kingsbury
Searching for God Knows What
On 6/2 Jenn.M wrote: Searching for God Knows What ~ Donald Miller Miller captures God the way the Bible does. There is no sugar coating Christianity. He speaks the truth and not what we want to hear as Christians but what we need to hear. This book may make you uncomfortable at times but it is an example of why we believe ... Searching for God Knows What ~ Donald Miller
You Can Be Everything God Wants You To Be
On 4/21 Jenn.M wrote: I was so excited to receive this book from booksneeze. I opened it up and it was hardcover and a smaller book. It is a great book for graduates! I was impressed by the different topics in the book and how relevant it was to my life as a graduate. Some of the topics Lucaudo are: finding your uniqueness, ... You Can Be Everything God Wants You To Be
How Should a Christian Live?
On 4/8 Jenn.M wrote: This is an incredible book for a personal or group setting. The topics covered in this devotional are: abundant life, promise by God, His people, Faith, how God gives, good things, humbleness, God’s truth, trust, goodness, living in His love, and enjoying expectant life. It also has definitions which ... How Should a Christian Live?
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
On 3/26 Jenn.M wrote: Maxwell speaks very clearly on connecting with people and how to engage beyond a simple “hi, how are you?” He breaks the book up into two sections “Connecting Principles” and “Connecting Practices”. In the first section Maxwell shares with the readers how connecting increases our influence ... Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell