Reviews by Blessedmomfxs
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The Grace Effect
On 1/22 Blessedmomfxs wrote: There is no arguing with the fact that the Judeo-Christian ethic helped shape the United States Constitution and the government of the United States. Inherent in the formation of our nation is the idea that people are “endowed by their creator” with certain “rights.” The government doesn’t ... Life Devoid of Grace
Heaven Changes Everything
On 1/22 Blessedmomfxs wrote: If you’ve read and enjoyed Heaven is For Real by Todd Burpo, you’re going to love Heaven Changes Everything. Todd and his wife, Sonja, team up on this devotional book based on Heaven is For Real. If you didn’t read the first book, it is the account of a young boy who became gravely ill and visited ... Living With an Eternal Perspecdtive
Heaven is for Real for Kids
On 1/1 Blessedmomfxs wrote: Although I struggle with the idea that people will wear white robes and and that Heaven will have actual gold streets and pearly gates, the fact remains that it is a concrete picture of Heaven. I like this book and wish I had a paperback or hardback version to give my son. I have a terminal illness and ... Great Book on Heaven for Kids
Heaven is for Real Deluxe Edition
On 1/1 Blessedmomfxs wrote: Having read "90 Minutes in Heaven" and other accounts of near-death experiences, I had some idea what might be found in "Heaven is For Real". There weren't any real surprises in the book but I did find the account moving and compelling. That the Burpo family were facing are familiar to many of us...a ... Heaven is For Real - it is
Be the People
On 11/1 Blessedmomfxs wrote: Divine providence. Manifest destiny. American exceptionalism. These are all terms bandied about in the political arena today. There is no debating that many of our Founding Fathers invoked “nature’s god” and “divine providence” in their writings. Is America exceptional? Is there a plan for ... If you don't vote, don't complain!
No He Can't
On 7/27 Blessedmomfxs wrote: Far from uniting the nation, as many of us had sincerely hoped, President Obama seems to be presiding over an increasingly divided United States of America. Kevin McCullough is one of his vocal detractors and Mr. McCullough argues his case in his intentionally ironically-titled book. The cases against ... Another Opinion
A Conversation with God for Women
On 3/8 Blessedmomfxs wrote: In her book, A Conversation With God, Marcia Ford tackles some tough questions in a very approachable way. We all have questions that we would like to ask God. Ms. Ford’s book poses many such questions with answers written in a very approachable style. “What is Heaven like?” “Do You really ... Dear God...
Izzy's Popstar Plan
On 2/16 Blessedmomfxs wrote: Combining the sense of Hannah Montana with American Idol, Izzy’s Popstar Plan is a self-described “daily devo that reads like a novel”. I’m torn between admiration for the clever way the book attempts to bring Godly character into modern life and disdain for the appeal to the popular mentality ... A little "light" on the devo...
Fruit of the Spirit: Love
On 1/28 Blessedmomfxs wrote: The book looks at the various characteristics of love shown by God and invites us to reflect on those characteristics and how the relate to how we live our lives. Each chapter is broken into daily readings, with personal application questions. The last reading of each chapter is ideal for group discussion, ... Enlightening Study
The Shelter of God's Promises
On 1/22 Blessedmomfxs wrote: The Shelter of God’s Promises is one of the latest books by author, speaker and former 700 Club host, Sheila Walsh. The promises she shares are all centered on Jesus -- the cleft of God -- and His assurance to be our shelter. Drawing on her own personal experiences and using insightful summaries ... A Shelter in the Storm
Tithing
On 1/6 Blessedmomfxs wrote: Tithing: Test Me In This by Douglas Leblanc is part of the “Ancient Practices Series” of books. Other books in the series include – Sabbath, Fasting, Pilgrimage, Prayer, The Sacred Meal, and the Liturgical year. Malachi 3:10 has been the subject of much debate throughout history and among many ... Disappointed