Reviews by Jill Foley
A Dream So Big
On 5/7 Jill Foley wrote: In his new book, A Dream So Big Our Unlikely Journey to End the Tears of Hunger, Steve Peifer recounts how he and his family found themselves in Kenya for a year of mission work. In an effort to mourn and heal from the loss of their infant son, the Steve and Nancy Peifer and their two young sons went ... A Dream So Big by Steve Peifer
Desperate
On 1/23 Jill Foley wrote: If you are a mom, you need this book. It doesn't matter what stage of motherhood you are currently in, this book has something for everyone.Written by Sarah Mae, mother to three young kids, and Sally Clarkson, mother to four adult kids, this book offers perspective on so many areas of motherhood. Each ... Desperate ~ Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe
Call of A Coward
On 12/9 Jill Foley wrote: In her book Call of a Coward The God of Moses and the Middle-Class Housewife, Marcia Moston recounts the brief time her family spent as missionaries in Guatemala.Through honest reflections and stories, Ms. Moston tells her readers that she was reluctant to go to Guatemala and then once their time there ... Call of a Coward by Marcia Moston
Everything
On 11/6 Jill Foley wrote: In her new book Everything, Mary DeMuth uses her own spiritual journey to examine what it means to follow Jesus with our head (what we think), our heart (who we are) and our hands (how we live).This is not a "how to" book. The author herself writes, "The last thing I want to do is provide a 'how to be ... Everything by Mary DeMuth
Running for My Life
On 9/26 Jill Foley wrote: Running For My Life by Lopez Lomong is an amazing story of courage, determination and faith. In this memoir, the author recounts the terrifying experience of running for his life as he escapes captivity and flees to a refugee camp in Kenya. Life in the refugee camp is hard, but Lomong finds solace and ... A Story of Courage, Determination and Faith
Fully Alive
On 8/31 Jill Foley wrote: Let me start out by saying that I am so glad Mr. Davis wrote this book. Not only is his writing style easy to read, the message is an important one. Ken tells his story of realizing that not only was he not in shape, but his physical condition was keeping him from living the life God had designed for ... An Important Message for Everyone
The Inheritance of Beauty
On 2/3 Jill Foley wrote: I have not been reading much fiction lately, but when I read the description of this book, I was intrigued and thought I would give it a try. I had not previously read anything by this author and I was pleasantly surprised by her writing style - pulled into the story from the very first page.The story ... The Inheritance of Beauty by Nicole Seitz
Voices of the Faithful - Book 2
On 1/1 Jill Foley wrote: This is the second installment of missionary stories compiled by Kim Davis and introduced by Beth Moore.Like book 1 this daily devotional is divided into categories or themes by month. The topics covered include Prayer, God our loving Father, Divine Appointments, Jesus, Follow Me, The Power of the Story, ... Voices of the Faithful Book 2
Voices of the Faithful
On 12/13 Jill Foley wrote: I usually try to steer clear of devotionals and spend my reading time in the Word of God, but this collection of missionary stories intrigued me. I have enjoyed studying God's Word through several of Beth Moore's studies and was excited to see her role in this devotional. This daily devotional is divided ... Voices of the Faithful
A Year with God
On 11/20 Jill Foley wrote: I have to admit, I'm not a big fan of devotionals. I used to depend on them for my "daily bread", but have found simply reading through the Bible to be much more beneficial in my spiritual journey. After having finished reading through the entire Bible this year, I thought I would give another devotional ... A Year With God
Adventures in Booga Booga Land - Volume 1 (DVD)
On 10/6 Jill Foley wrote: Today I am reviewing this new DVD from Tommy Nelson. I was excited to receive my copy of Stories from the Parables of Jesus, but very disappointed when we watched it. The three stories include main characters Gerald the giraffe and Marty the monkey. The stories to parallel the parables, but there is ... Book Review - Adventures in Booga Booga Land
The King's Christmas List
On 9/23 Jill Foley wrote: This new book, The King's Christmas List by Eldon Johnson, is a wonderful book that teaches children to love giving. Emma and her dog Shu-Shu receive and invitation to the King's birthday party. They find a present to give the king and get ready to go. Along the way they encounter some people who need ... The King's Christmas List - Book Review
Outlive Your Life
On 9/10 Jill Foley wrote: Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado, September 10, 2010 By Jill Foley - See all my reviews This review is from: Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make A Difference (Hardcover) I haven't read a lot of Max Lucado's books so I wasn't drawn to his newest one because of his popularity. Rather, it was the ... Outlive Your Life
One Hand, Two Hands
On 9/9 Jill Foley wrote: In this delightful book for toddlers, Max Lucado describes the many ways we use our hands. I love the descriptive words and the rhythmic feel of the book. The book ends with wonderful examples of how our hands can be helping hands, kind hands and loving hands. This book is a great way to teach even the ... One Hand, Two Hands
Permission to Speak Freely
On 9/7 Jill Foley wrote: Anne Jackson asked a question on her blog one day; "What is one thing you feel you can't say in the church?" Although she was simply driven by curiosity, she was overwhelmed by the response she received from readers. In her new book, Permission to Speak Freely, Anne shares her own testimony, confessing ... Permission to Speak Freely
Resurrection in May
On 8/1 Jill Foley wrote: May Seymour has graduated from college and has her whole life ahead of her. Claudius Borne is a sweet, kind, old farmer who has no family of his own. After finding May, drunk and alone on the side of the road, the two become friends and wind up sharing a home on the farm. May goes to Rwanda on a mission ... Resurrection in May by Lisa Samson
Driftwood Lane
On 7/2 Jill Foley wrote: Meridith Ward has created a life of security for herself including a good job and a fiance. Abandoned by her father at a young age, she was raised by her mom who battled bi-polar disorder. One phone call changes her life and all her plans. She learns that her father and his wife have died, and she has ... Driftwood Lane by Denise Hunter
The Hole in Our Gospel (Trade Paperback)
On 6/9 Jill Foley wrote: I have just finished reading The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns and have written a review I wanted to share here. I am so thankful for books like this. I highly recommend you get a copy of this book to read.As a Christian in today’s society, I have been searching for a more authentic way to ... #226 - The Hole in Our Gospel