Reviews by justbibliophiles
When God Makes Lemonade
On 5/3 justbibliophiles wrote: If you like the layout of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books but wanted something more inspirational and encouraging, you found it. This book is composed of many short stories by different authors, each that have some form of positive and up lifting message to share. The design of the book ... When God Makes Lemonade by Don Jacobson
One Perfect Life
On 3/30 justbibliophiles wrote: One Perfect Life is a complete story of the Lord Jesus Christ. I have read many books that have claimed the same thing but this one was different. The author pulls together key stories and teaching throughout Jesus’ life. The information is gather into a single topic that provides ... One Perfect Life by John MacArthur
The Story of the Voice
On 3/6 justbibliophiles wrote: The Story of ‘The Voice’ is the background how a group of people strived for a new translation of the Bible, the results was ‘The Voice’. Historically, the bible has been translated into many different versions for many different purposes. The goal for ‘The Voice’ was the ability ... The Story of the Voice by David B Capes with Chris Seay and James F. Couch Jr.
Unglued Devotional
On 2/26 justbibliophiles wrote: This daily devotional to the book Unglued, by the same author, provides structure to help readers handle every day struggles. This includes a daily opening Scripture, Thought for the Day, devotion, and closing prayer. The book provides the readers with a 60-day journey in learning to handle emotions ... Unglued Devotional by Lysa Terkeurest
The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant
On 1/24 justbibliophiles wrote: Some people question their religious commitments and/or believes based on the fact they are not a member of the clergy. This book covers both side of the equation through an easy to understand story about a relationship between a monk and a merchant. They both started in the same way but ... The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant by Terry Felber
Live Second
On 12/20 justbibliophiles wrote: Overall, the book is segmented into 12 sessions, each session containing material for 4 to 5 weeks. Each week focuses on a different topic. For example session 1: Discover God focuses on the topics of perfect ruin, Abraham, coming hero, firstborn and death and life. Each page contains something most ... Not just a daily devotional
When Your Parent Becomes Your Child
On 11/24 justbibliophiles wrote: A must book for everyone with aging parents. I hope that his journey and description of the dementia will trigger signs that can be detected early. Having a parent with dementia is a physical, mental and spiritual challenge. Every ounce of you wants to deny that this is happening to ... When Your Parent Becomes Your Child
Jesus
On 11/14 justbibliophiles wrote: Finally, a book that incorporates the theology and biography of Jesus into one book. The authors state how the whole Bible refers to Jesus. This includes both New and Old Testament. The authors go into great detail to cover the pre-existence and many key aspects of Jesus’s life. ... Jesus A Theography by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola
Miraculous
On 10/2 justbibliophiles wrote: Based on the title of the book I assumed the examples provided would all be examples from the bible. The first third of the book does go into the miracles within the bible and does a good job explaining the details behind each of the examples that were selected. The author could have easily ... Miraculous by Kevin Belmont
Wisdom Meets Passion
On 9/7 justbibliophiles wrote: I have read more books that have claimed they could motive you to new heights, locate that lost talent you never knew you had or follow the books method to success. To my surprise, this was not one of those self-help books. The book was balance in a way that allowed you to explore the two ... Wisdom Meets Passion by Dan Miller and Jared Angaza
Rudy
On 8/28 justbibliophiles wrote: If you saw the movie Rudy, you will love the book. The story of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger is an inspirational story, one that most people can relate to at some point of their life. He may not be the biggest, strongest or the smartest but with sheer determination and the mental attitude ... Rudy by Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger
Grieving God's Way
On 8/16 justbibliophiles wrote: Everyone handles a loss of a loved one differently. Through the experience of the author, you can see the mental, physical, social and spiritual roller coaster of emotions that one could encounter. The author has created a 90 day devotional. Each day contains a short story, a haiku ... Grieving God’s Way by Margaret Brownley
Fully Alive
On 8/6 justbibliophiles wrote: If you listen to your local Christian radio station, you might be familiar with the name Ken Davis. In his book, he provides inspirational and up lifting stories in his segment called Lighten Up and Live. His book Fully Alive is an extension of his radio show and his traveling speeches. The book is ... Common Sense Approach to Life
Jackson
On 7/25 justbibliophiles wrote: This is the third book from “The Generals” collection I have read. Like the previous two, I was not disappointed. One of the things I look for in a good biography is the childhood of the person grewing up, what events shaped their life and whom they used as role models. It was fascinating ... Jackson the Iron-Willed Commander by Paul Vickery
The Searchers
On 7/2 justbibliophiles wrote: The entire book is based on small portion of the Bible, specifically Luke 24:13-35. Twenty-two lines of scripture that tell the story of two men walking back home after the tragic of Jesus being crucified. How a stranger appeared while they were walking interested in what they had to ... The Searchers by Joseph Loconte
What You Need to Know About Bible Prophecy
On 6/22 justbibliophiles wrote: While the title of the book is rather intimidating, once you get into the book it’s surprisingly well laid out and informative. The author in the beginning of the book states the book is easy to read, topics are easy to teach, it thoroughly biblical, it respectfully presents different evangelical ... What You Need to Know About Bible Prophecy by Max Anders
Mondays with My Old Pastor
On 5/30 justbibliophiles wrote: When people reach their mid-life, some realize they may have taken the wrong career. That can be quite a shock to most of us but it is a traumatic situation when you have been a pastor for several years. The author tells his story of being at the crossroads, thinking about trying another vocation. Through ... Inspirational, Insightful and Informative
All Pro Dad
On 5/22 justbibliophiles wrote: All Pro Dad by Mark Merrill With the growing number of children being raised without father’s these days many of the young men are clueless when it comes to raising their own children. The author takes a down to earth approach on how to be a father but does not use the clinical terms or fancy explanations. ... Great Book for Father's of All Ages
Father Hunger
On 5/7 justbibliophiles wrote: Father Hunger by Douglas Wilson covers a very critical need that today’s society continue to see spiral out of control…fatherless families. .The author covers a lot of ground about how men should be accountable to themselves, to their wives and to their children. This topic has been written about ... Fatherless Society
A Shot of Faith (to the Head)
On 4/6 justbibliophiles wrote: Are you tired of listening to the know-it-all atheist who drones on and on about religion but you’re not quite sure how to retaliate? Well, now you have the ammunition to fight back. The author invests a great detail of time looking at the argument from the atheist point of view so we understand ...
1,000 Days
On 3/25 justbibliophiles wrote: The Ministry of Christ 1000 days by Jonathan Falwell, based on the title I was hoping it would be an in depth study of the short period of time that Jesus was doing his ministry. If you attend, church on a semi-regular bases and/or have read or studies the bible you will find nothing new here. However, ... The Ministry of Christ 1000 Days by Jonathan Falwell
The Founders' Key
On 3/7 justbibliophiles wrote: The Founders’ Key by Larry P. Arnn is totally dedicated to explaining the divine and natural connection between the declaration and the constitution and what we risk by losing it. While the author is a president of a college and I have no doubt he is an expert in this field. The book is rather repetitive ... The Founders' Key by Larry P. Arnn
The Jesus We Missed
On 2/10 justbibliophiles wrote: The Jesus We Missed by Patrick Henry Reardon immediately caught my attention. The topic about searching for more details behind Jesus and his mission is one that has many historical gaps. While the author has a strong understanding of the bible, some of his findings and assumptions seem to elude support ... Good for Group Discussion
The Coming Revolution
On 1/29 justbibliophiles wrote: The book “The Coming of Revolution, Signs from America’s Past That Signal Our Nations Future” raises many good observations and facts regarding our nation. Dr. Richard G. Lee goes into details regarding religion and how it changed, formed and directed the future of the USA. Many of these details ... History Repeats Itself
Surviving Your Serengeti
On 1/8 justbibliophiles wrote: I was looking forward to reading the book but the publisher indicated the book was on back order. That was 6 months ago and I have never received the book. I can't say there is anything wrong with the book since I never received it. Poor communication on the publishers part, stange since I have order ... Surviving Your Serengeti By Stefan Swanepoel
George Washington Carver
On 7/26 justbibliophiles wrote: The “Peanut Man” and MoreGeorge Washington Carver by John Perry books covers his life as a child born into slavery and the ordeals of racial injustice during this time while striving to further his education. Carver’s quite demeanor and ability to trust in God was his driving force through many ... George Washington Carver by John Perry
J.R.R. Tolkien
On 7/14 justbibliophiles wrote: Tolkien’s InfluencesThe biography J.R.R. Tolkien by Mark Horne is a quick read. Unlike other biographies about Tolkien, the focus is more on how the events in his life and religious up brings influenced his writing. The book covers his childhood surroundings and impressionable times like the passing ... J.R.R. Tolkien by Mark Horne
Why God Won't Go Away
On 7/6 justbibliophiles wrote: New Atheism vs. GodAlister McGrath book “Why God Won’t Go Away” brings to light the ongoing battle between if God really exists or not. Unlike his protagonists Harris, Dawkins, Dennett and Hitchens the author of this book, McGrath, does not waste his time bashing the others for their beliefs. ... Why God Won't Go Away bu Alister McGrath
Billy Graham in Quotes
On 6/26 justbibliophiles wrote: A little something for everyone.Billy Graham’s in Quotes written by his son Franklin Graham and Donna Lee Toney cover a variety and diversity of topics. The book is not a long drawn out essays in chapter form beating a topic to death but rather a collection of quotations from Graham’s sermons, personal ... Billy Graham’s in Quotes by Franklin Graham and Donna Lee Toney
Strike It Rich with Pocket Change
On 6/9 justbibliophiles wrote: If you are an avid coin collector, “Strike it Rich with Pocket Change” will be perfect to expand you knowledge around coin collection. Many of the examples are not any different t from the other coin collecting books I have seen. If you have no background in coin collecting and think, you are ...
The Seraph Seal
On 6/1 justbibliophiles wrote: Apocalyptic tale that is realistic and frightening.The year is 2048 technology has continued to advance and religion has become obsolete. The world has started on a change in many ways because of major natural and human designed disasters. A collision course is under way when all the modern details ... The Seraph Seal by Leonard Sweet & Lori Wagner
Jolt!
On 5/14 justbibliophiles wrote: I have read and reviewed literally hundreds of self-help books. Most have similar common themes, as does Phil Cooke’s JOLT!. Going through the phases of being able to accept yourself for who you are and looking inside to determine what your gift or passion is. The book discusses going over goals, ... Jolt! by Phil Cooke
Put Your Dream to the Test
On 5/4 justbibliophiles wrote: Have you ever had a dream that you wanted to fulfill but somehow never seemed to get around to it or you pursued your dream and failed? Well this book will help dreamers and attempted dreamers. Maxwell has done an excellent job going through the difference or having a true dream and one that is just ... Beyond Talent
Beyond Talent
On 4/20 justbibliophiles wrote: I have read many of Maxwell’s books. As I started to read the paperback "Beyond Talent" I quickly discovered it was the same book as the hardback "Talent is Never Enough", that I already read. I was disappointed that I had already read the book under a different title but the contents and the lessons ... Beyond Talent
Lee (The Generals)
On 9/29 justbibliophiles wrote: Robert E. Lee was best noted as the General of the Confederate Army in the Civil War. He is less known for his ability as a strategist, leader and many of his beliefs he had. John Perry book about General Lee indicates that even though slavery was assumed as the key triggering point of the Civil War ... Lee A Life of Virtue by John Perry
Let's Do Lunch
On 8/18 justbibliophiles wrote: Let’s Do Lunch by Roger Troy Wilson is yet another diet book but hold on it has a nice twist. While most diet books focus on limiting your intake right away this diet book does not. The main focus is eating the right things and not being concerned right away with the quantity. The problem most ... Let's Do Lunch By Roger Wilson
Patton (The Generals)
On 8/6 justbibliophiles wrote: Patton the Pursuit of Destiny by Agostino Von Hassell and Ed Breslin was a fantastic book. The authors were able to convey the true General Patton without all the myths and stories that have been blown out of proposition. The authors stuck to the real facts surrounding the Patton family history, his ... Patton The Pursuit of Destiny by Agostino Von Hassell and Ed Breslin
What In The World Is Going On? (Trade Paper)
On 7/24 justbibliophiles wrote: "What in the world is going on?" by Dr. David Jeremiah's is a book based on biblical prophecy and current events. The author appears to have taken several sermons and with in depth research and was able to link together the bibles prophecies and how they directly correlate to events we can relate to. ... What in the World is Going On?
The Jesus You Can't Ignore
On 7/12 justbibliophiles wrote: The book “The Jesus You Can’t Ignore” by John MacArthur begins with "What you must learn from the bold confrontations of Christ". MacArthur goes in to great detail looking beyond how most people see Jesus Christ. The author looks into the more confrontational side of Jesus how he stood up to the ... The Jesus You Can't Ignore by John MacArthur
Billy Graham
On 6/16 justbibliophiles wrote: You would have had to live under a rock for the last 60 years not to have known who Billy Graham was. Yes, most of us know he was a preacher and an international evangelist. Unfortunately that is where most of us end our knowledge of Billy Graham. Where did he come from? What environment was he brought ... Billy Graham: His Life and Influence by David Aikman