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Second Chances
On 4/30 Shelly wrote: Second Chances by Max Lucado Once again he does not let us down. This is a great book. The stories that are in this book give the reader a feeling of vivid events that do take place and he even used people, men and women from the bible to get his point across to the reader. I had a hard time putting ... Second Chances by Max Lucado
Just Like Jesus Devotional
On 3/27 Shelly wrote: What another great book by Max Lucdo. This is another version of his Book Just like Jesus however, this gives you devotions to read and ponder on. A book to help you learn and grow and to get closer to Jesus. This is a great book. Anyone wanting to get closer to the one that was given for us should ... Just like Jesus Deovtional
My P-R-A-Y-E-R Journal
On 3/18 Shelly wrote: My PRAYER Journal By. Ralph Spiller This book help you to remember the important aspects of P-R-A-Y-E-R, to know the elements of prayer. He uses the acronym and mixes it with scriptures to help the reader focus on what or even how you should pray. Each letter talks about different areas you need ... My PRAYER Journl
When Jesus Wept
On 3/12 Shelly wrote: When Jesus Wept..... This is a good book, Lazarus was a man who was the man Jesus raised from the dead. This gives a more detailed look into how he lived in bethany and how Lazarus was put in the place he was to be a witness to Judea. Talks about the relationship between Jesus and Lazarus and with ... When Jesus Wept.
Draw the Circle
On 2/20 Shelly wrote: This is a great book written by Mark Batterson. The bible encourages us to get into a better prayer life with Jesus but, in our busy lives we tend to fall short of the relationship that Jesus desires with us. This 40 day challenge helps to do just that ...it gives a day by day way to get into a better ... Draw the Circle 40 day challenge Mark Batterson
Jesus Is
On 2/7 Shelly wrote: This book is written by Judah Smith....this book makes you think, by letting you finish the sentence of Jesus Is_________. The idea of this book is for us to know who we are made to be. Smith fills in the sentence over and over by telling us the character of Jesus. This book is for those new to Christ, ... Jesus Is.................
Pursuing Justice
On 1/30 Shelly wrote: a fresh reminder the God designed us and not just to experience happy times. We attempt to go after what we think will make us happy when what we really need to do is pursue God first. this book gives insight into what Gods unchanging love and word says about justice his way, gives a look at righteousness ... Pursuing Justice
Unglued Devotional
On 1/16 Shelly wrote: Wow if you are looking for something inspirational, uplifiting and true to life. This is the book for you. The author deals with real life, and real people. She makes you think and put in action the words of christ and makes you want to dig deeper into the bible. I would reccommend this book to anyone ... Unglued..devotional
Who Do You Think You Are?
On 1/3 Shelly wrote: This book by Mark Driscoll takes us through the book of ephesians and helps every person to know who they really are in christ and how pretending does not help.this is a good book for the long time christian or new ones. He talks about how knowing who we are in christ is very important and helps us ... Who do you think you are?
Everything
On 12/20 Shelly wrote: This book is very good. Gives insight into what we believe about God and how we Feel about God. Author does a great job of making you question your own faith but gives you a good way of looking at God from the angle of love and how to live as Christ wants us to.if want to dig deeper into God and who ... Everything
Sisters in Faith Bible, King James Version
On 12/11 Shelly wrote: What an aswesome bible and a unique way to explore God's word. This is a bible that is from the African-American Perspective. Such writers as Michele Clark Jenkins and Stephanie Perry are editors of this book. They have received input from 12 different woman around the world:who live in different areas ... Sister in Faith Bible
Live Second
On 12/4 Shelly wrote: I cannot say enough about this book but here goes...this book was amazing, looking for a better way to get into the word of God daily? this book is for you. Talks about everything from Sin to faith-anything the bible talks about is in this book. It is set up so that you can read something about God ... Live Second
God's Book of Prayers
On 10/17 Shelly wrote: This book is pretty good. Enjoyed it..Talks about every prayer that is in the bible and what they mean. How to look at prayer and apply them to daily life. Gives a great perspective into prayer from simple to more intense.Learning to pray God's way is important and versus of the bible are linked in this ... God's Book of Prayers
The Gaither Homecoming Bible
On 9/24 Shelly wrote: I was so excited to see this bible come out..I love the Gaithers heck who doesn't! This bible give devotions by members of the Gaithers and Homecoming artists. Songs, hymns and stories that are important to them and inspiring also. There is also a beautiful section in the front to record family history ... Gaither HomeComing Bible
Jesus
On 9/11 Shelly wrote: Jesus A Theography is a great book, This gives the reader an insight into the history side of Jesus and studies down with the bible and theology. This book tells the story of Jesus from the Old and New testament. This book keeps you involved and draws you in to learn more of Jesus and who he is and ... Jesus
Twelve Unlikely Heroes
On 9/4 Shelly wrote: Twelve Unlikely Heroes, this is a book that John MacArthur the writer does a great job with. The men women and review. children of the bible all had probelems and issues like we do today. However, God still worked through them and for them throughout every situation. Good or bad. This book takes you ... Twelve Unlikely Heros
The Open Bible (NKJV)
On 8/22 Shelly wrote: Love this bible...did i say LOVE? gives tips on how to study the bible, teaches you on stuff like Jesus miracles, different parables. A wonderful bible to study and learn more during you christian walk and a bible i would suggest to anyone with a desire to learn more. For the new christian or one who ... The open bible
Call of A Coward
On 8/15 Shelly wrote: This is the story of a family whose husband comes home to abounds they are moving to a Mayan village because God has called him there. The family deals with adjusting to a hes life abed calling and the wife who has here own dreams feels they will not be seen until God makes them alive in his way and ... call of a coward
Rosebud Blooming
On 7/17 Shelly wrote: This book is very good, nancy discusses and invites us to go with her as she talks about events that help her become the woman that she is now. She uses poetry and accounts that she lived through in order to explains and unveils trials and triumps she has gone through in her life. As a way to show the ... RoseBUD
Mondays with My Old Pastor
On 6/24 Shelly wrote: Mondays with My Old Pastor Sometimes WOW WOW WOW..did i say wow? this was an awesome book. This is about a young preacher who was so totally burned out yet was able to reignite his father and brings what he has learned in life and hanging out if you will with an 83 year old pastor. He dealt with thoughts ... Mondys with My old pastor
Heaven in her Arms
On 6/2 Shelly wrote: This book was very good. Gives in insight into why God chose mary to carry his son, she was there for both the joyous birth and his death. For anyone dealing with fear or problems you do not know how to deal with read this and learn how mary and her heart were the combo the God was looking for and ... Heaven in her arms
God Loves Broken People
On 3/23 Shelly wrote: This book is great. give insight into what women today deal with in everyday life and how to handle them. Sheila opens up about her own struggles and those that she still deals with. I have never read her books before and really enjoyed this one. Gives practical advise for woman today or anyone dealing ... God Loves Broken People
Three Hearts DVD
On 2/28 Shelly wrote: This DVD is touching. It is about a childrens heart project with the granddaughter of Billy Graham and is a documentary basically. They are all working throughout to save the lives of three people. You are given the truth that for the three there may only be hope to get them through. They face surgery ... Three Hearts DVD Review
The Jesus We Missed
On 2/8 Shelly wrote: This book shows the humanity of Jesus Christ and gives a better bibilical understanding of our Savior and who he is, helps increase our faith and increase the relationship we have with him. I found this book inspiriing and easy to read. It is a book that gives the reader hope during hard and difficult ... The Jesus we missed
Surprised by Laughter
On 1/19 Shelly wrote: Great book about C.S. Lewis and his life that went from being an atheist in childhood to a Christian as an adult and even became well know as a theologian. His sense of humor was well known in everything he wrote from letters, toe speeches, to books and it was the humor that broke the barriers for everyone ... Suprised by Laughter
Tyndale
On 12/21 Shelly wrote: This is a book of a man who expressed and brought language to us that we did not have and lived in a time when he was persecuted for what he believed in. His ability to translate the bible into a language that we understand and have is amazing. He worried about those that imprisoned him and for their ... Tyndale
The Lucado Inspirational Reader
On 11/2 Shelly wrote: I love Max Lucado and this book did not disappoint at all. This is a book that will bring comfort to any area of your life that you find difficult and will draw you closer to God in the process. If your looking for a place to be uplifted in hope, faith or comfort, then this is the book for you. I would ... The Lucado Inspiritional Reader
A Year with Jesus
On 10/25 Shelly wrote: In this book the writer, R.P. Nettlehorst gets the point across that in order to get to know Jesus that you must spend time with him. We have to spend time in prayer, meditation on the word and with others of like mind. We haveto listen for what God is telling us and to learn to seek after him. He ... A Year with Jesus
Just in Case You Ever Wonder
On 10/15 Shelly wrote: Just In Case You Ever Wonder by Max Lucado illustrated by Toni Goffe This books by Max Lucado is another great one, of course i do not think he could make one i would not love, he is one of my favorite authors. This is a story of children being told they were made by God and that no matter what God ... Just in Care you ever wonder
Thank You, God, For Loving Me
On 10/4 Shelly wrote: What an adorable book for preschoolers and young ones, bright, colorful, cute words that rhyme and every child of every age will enjoy this book, i wanted this for my grandchildren and they will love it once mama gives it to them. A definite must read for young ones. This little book only has 9 pages ... Thank you God for loving me
Jesus Calling Devotional Bible, NKJV
On 9/28 Shelly wrote: Sarah young does a great job with 260 personal sections giving you the feeling that you are right there and teaching life lessons. This bible makes you feel that you are talking one on one with God himself. This book is awesome and great for anyone. I recieved this book in return for a reveiw and the ... Jesus calling devotional bible
The Grace of God (Trade Paper)
On 9/15 Shelly wrote: Grace of God by Andy Stanley is an awesome book and hard to put down. Made simple enough and easy to read and follow. God grace is everlasting and this book starts with God's creation and goes on to talk about different stories and principles through out the bible. This book is an awesome read for ... Grace of GOD
Stained Glass Hearts
On 8/27 Shelly wrote: Everyone who is a christian knows the name PATSY CLAIRMONT, or at least women do. In this book she shows how even through the brokeness of life their is hope and uses art and stained glass as a way to explain it to us, she gives encouragement to women and men to on how to get through even the most difficult ... Stained Glass HEARTS
The Final Hour
On 7/26 Shelly wrote: The Final Hour by: Andrew Klayan The final hour, Charlie West in in prison and while pondering his current living arrangement he feels there is still those on his side and has hope in the fact that others are there for him. Charlie is given hope by friends and his lawyers who tell him he will be ... The Final Hour
A Place Called Blessing
On 7/19 Shelly wrote: As a person who has worked within the Foster care arena. This book took me back and reminded me of the hurts and struggles that the children face in their lives. The difficulties they deal with being pulled in many directions. This book is about a boy who deals with hurts of the past and finds his ... A Place Called Blessing
God's Love Letters to You
On 6/21 Shelly wrote: God’s Love Letters to you by: Dr. Larry Crabb This is written as if God was talking to you one on one. This is a 40 day devotion written to get you to draw closer to God. This book helps you to learn more about your walk with God and grow yourself more. Each section gives you questions and reflection ... God's Love Letters to you
It's Not About Me
On 6/14 Shelly wrote: Max did it yet again. This is a book that shows how the world tries to make us see things with a selfish side of us but, max reminds us that it is not about ME. We are to reflect on the glory of God and all that he hs done for us and how the worlds view does too much of telling us that WE are the center ... It's not about me...by Max Lucado
Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me
On 6/8 Shelly wrote: This book was very good...was the story about the life of a young man growing up with a father in the CIA and an alcoholic. IAN longed for the love and acceptance of his father yet his father never really gave it to him. This book ended with IAN ensuring that his children knew that he loved them and ... Jesus, my father, the CIA and ME
The Waiting Place
On 5/31 Shelly wrote: This book is wonderful. Good for anyone who is looking to deepen their faith even more. This is a collection of essays that will help you see that for everything there is a reason. You will learn how to be more patient and obedient to God and his ways. This book is a great end to any day and will lift ... The Waiting Place
A Reluctant Queen
On 5/24 Shelly wrote: This was a good book. Love stories throughout time have always gotten the attention of us all. This one will not let you down in any was A book about Esther who is portrayed as a high spirited and gentle woman. Shows the relationship and how God was into the relationship between Esther and the King. ... A Reluctant Queen..the love story of esther
The Final Summit
On 5/17 Shelly wrote: This is a great book about a man named David who is pulled away by angel gabriel who gives him a task to answer a question and in order to do so he researches in a way some of the great minds in history. This book gives inspiration to today and would be a great book for anyone and i had not read the ... The Final Summit
Max On Life
On 5/2 Shelly wrote: Once again Max Lucado has done it up right. What a wonderful way to get answers from a wonderful man of God. This book provides not only questions, scriptures but answers that are backed up by the bible and a great man of God. Gives inspiration for every area of life, circumstance or issue you may ... MAX ON LIFE
Live Loved
On 4/20 Shelly wrote: This is a wonderful little devotional. Reminds us that we are truely loved and that no matter what happens that God is on our side and that anything we go through he is there with his hand out. No matter what we go through God is there and this book has wonderful scriptures and reminders of that. That ... Live Loved
Take Action Bible, NKJV
On 4/11 Shelly wrote: WHAT AN AWESOME BIBLE!!!...gives ways to change the world around you, maps, real stories, is in the NKJV, and a bible reading plan. So many times we do not know what to do for others around us but this bible will give you insights into how to help others and things you can do and Jesus words are in Red. ... The Take action bible
The Little Red Book of Wisdom
On 3/25 Shelly wrote: I thought this would be another book about business...however, it gave both personal and professional insight into everyday experiences and how to deal with different aspects that we all go through. This book is a good way to review daily experiences such as Alcohol abuse and college consumption of it. ... The Little red book of Wisdom
God's Wisdom for Mothers
On 3/11 Shelly wrote: This is yet another wonderful book. Set up great. Gives chapters and scriptures from the bible. In times in life when you do not know where to turn, this book is great. Helps a mothers during every need they have in life. Encourages, uplifts and very moving. Would be a great book for any woman and ... God's wisdom for mothers
God's Promises Devotional Journal
On 3/1 Shelly wrote: This is an awesome way to learn more about God and his promises for every believer. Takes you through the entire year. Beautiful layout and each page gives you a place to take notes or reflect on a question that is provided that is related to the subject at hand. This would be a great gift to any ... Devotional Journal
A Conversation with God for Women
On 2/23 Shelly wrote: What an awesome book. This book is wonderful. It is a diaglouge if you will about, different women of the bible and gives you a look at questions that we ask everyday about the bible and answers that are portrayed as coming from God. This book gives insight into God's biblical answers on different ... CONVERSATION WITH gOD
What the Heart Sees
On 2/16 Shelly wrote: A wonderful story of love, in a time that it seems impossible. The love between to young adults and how God plays a role in it all. This book is wonderful and i would reccommend this book to anyone who loves love stories and God. shows the struggle between love among young people and how God plays a ... What the heart sees
Same Life, New Story
On 2/4 Shelly wrote: This is a wonderful book for anyone who wants to make positive changes in their lives. It is a ten week study into the lives of women of the bible and how their lives where trnasformed into somethinng amazing. This book will have you rethinking how you talk and think and how to become an amazing woman ... Same life new story
FamilyLife Marriage Bible
On 1/27 Shelly wrote: WHAT an awesome bible. This bible is a great starter for any new couple and for those who have been married for years. Awesome awesome book..may just become my new study bible at home. Gives great insight into God and family in general for every aspect. I would reccommend this book to all my friends ... Familylife marriage bible
Fasting
On 1/5 Shelly wrote: This is an awesome book. If you want to learn more about fasting from how fasting is biblically based to how to fast and even on how to fast so taht you do it according to the word of God and not doing it for selfish reasons. This book was given in order for me to review by booksneeze.com and in return ... Fasting
Voices of the Faithful
On 12/13 Shelly wrote: Anyone who loves Beth Moore and her teachings will love this book, although intended to read a devotion a day...i did scan the book. This book is awsome and takes you through the entire year. I love reading and hearing about what others in the mission fields go through and experience...this book would ... Voices of the faithful
A Time to Dance
On 12/1 Shelly wrote: I love love to read and this book was great. This book was hard not to put down. Story is about love, marriage nad betraying the one you love….this story is about a couple married for 21 years and have decided to part ways. They do not tell the kids right away and begin to question each other and ... a Time to DANce
Then Sings My Soul Special Edition
On 11/4 Shelly wrote: This book is wonderful!!! For anyone who wants to learn more about all time favorites with a little history behind it..this is for you. Has a little of everything to see from Christmas to old time favorites. Robert Morgan does a good job. There are over 150 songs in this awesome book. This book tell ... Then sings my Soul
Heaven is for Real
On 10/21 Shelly wrote: This book was so awesome...i could not put it down...this is about an 11 year old boy who while being operated on dies. He gives vivid detail about not only what happened during surgery but tells great detail about heaven and Jesus, and what it all looked like. This is the true story of a remarkable ... Heaven is for REAL
Transforming Church in Rural America
On 10/12 Shelly wrote: This book is a look at a youth pastor at a large church who was suppose to pastor a smaller church. This was more about a man who was building up his very own church. This young man deals with what it was like to build this church in rural America. It talks about how some church dictate what is to ... Transforming Church
The Treasure of God's Word
On 10/4 Shelly wrote: This book is awesome and such a blessing. Ever been in a spot where you cannot remember a verse in the bible? Flip through this book and you are bound to find it. This is a celebration of the King James bible for the last 400 years. There is a verse on every subject that you can think of Love, sin, ... The Treasure
The Way Home (DVD)
On 9/25 Shelly wrote: This movie was awesome...shows the true love and care that a community can have when they pull together to help someone in need. This was a tear jerker for sure...It made me think of when both my kids were lost on school buses when they were younger and to watch a family go through a similar situation ... The Way Home DVD
Seeds of Turmoil
On 9/10 Shelly wrote: My thoughts: Seeds of Turmoil by BRAYANT WRIGHT .The conflict in the Middle East has had documentaries and writings about it forever; however, this book gives a Christian perspective. The Christians of Palestine have had many years of suffering and it was in 1948-1949 that Israel won the right to ... Book Review for Seeds of Turmoil
Outlive Your Life
On 9/10 Shelly wrote: Review for OUTLIVE you LIFE By MAX LUCADO…………. First let me say that I LOVE Max Lucado, He knows how to talk to Christians and not at them. This book gives an awesome perspective of how to care, and love our fellow man. It is not only a way to believe in our Lord and Savior but to serve God ... review for new Max Lucado Book