Reviews by Creative2xmom
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The Christian Parenting Handbook
On 4/30 Creative2xmom wrote: The Christian Parenting Handbook by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller is divided into 50 concise chapters addressing such topics as transferring responsibility to your child, raising problem solvers, and envisioning a positive future for your child. Written from a christian perspective, this ... The Christian Parenting Handbook {Review}
Days Like These
On 3/5 Creative2xmom wrote: Before this book, I'd never heard of Kristian Anderson. I knew nothing about his life or testimony. Or his epic battle with cancer. And yes, in my mind, it was an epic battle.At the age of 35 years, Kristian was diagnosed with bowel and kidney cancer. As a young husband and father, ... Days Like These {Review}
Desperate
On 1/16 Creative2xmom wrote: Motherhood can be so overwhelming. Between the kids needing attention, dinner burning on the stove, and Mtn. Laundry, motherhood has the ability to make anyone feel Desperate.Whatever stage of motherhood you're in, Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson have teamed up together offering hope for any mom feeling ... Desperate {Review}
Come to the Table
On 12/12 Creative2xmom wrote: Come to the Table, by Neta Jackson, picks up where Stand by Me left off. When I read that book in the spring, I knew it was set up perfectly for a second novel and have been anxiously awaiting an opportunity to review it. Come to the Table opens with our three university students (Bree, Nick, ... Come to the Table {Review}
Everything
On 11/14 Creative2xmom wrote: Everything... What You Give and What You Get to Become like Jesus... Everything... We want everything. But are we willing to give EVERYTHING? Demuth's book left me wondering how to write this review. While there were some wonderful nuggets, I felt like I was just missing something. Somehow it felt ... Everything {Review}
Share the Bounty
On 10/10 Creative2xmom wrote: Recently, I had the chance to review Share the Bounty by Benita Long. Share the Bounty is a beautifully illustrated coffee table cookbook filled with recipes, photographs, and scripture to encourage in the journey of hospitality. Share the Bounty serves up a mix of both good and bad... Share the Bounty {Review}
10 Christians Everyone Should Know
On 9/19 Creative2xmom wrote: Let me just be honest in saying that when I first picked up this book, I wasn't so sure that I had made a good choice. The first 20 pages or so seemed dry and I wondered how I would ever get through it. Was this a book I was really going to be able to review honestly? However, as I began to get into ... 10 Christians Everyone Should Know {Review}
Running for My Life
On 8/5 Creative2xmom wrote: Recently I was given the chance to review Running for My Life by Lopez Lomong. Upon receiving the book, I didn't know much about Lomong's story. I knew he was an escape boy soldier, but other than that, this book was to be a surprise.Lomong tells his story of being kidnapped while his family ... Running for My Life {Review}
Stand By Me
On 3/13 Creative2xmom wrote: Neta Jackson, of the well-known Yada Yada Prayer Group series, has released her latest title: Stand by Me, a SouledOut Sisters novel. This first novel in the series follows the life and trials over two very different women and how their lives intertwine one Chicago summer.Avis Douglas seems to ... Stand by Me {Review}
Love Lifted Me
On 1/3 Creative2xmom wrote: The latest in the Songbird series by Sara Evans and Rachel Hauck, Love Lifted Me continues the tale of Max and Jade Benson, attorney escaping his drug addiction and the wife who stands beside him. As Max returns from rehab where he's found his strength in Christ, he finds that he no longer fits ... Love Lifted Me {Review}
The Christmas Note
On 10/25 Creative2xmom wrote: Gretchen lives with the pain only a military wife can understand to. Raising two children, looking for a new job, and relocating, she finds herself in the loneliest place she's ever known. But when a mysterious stranger knocks on her door with a heartbreaking message for Melissa, her neighbor, ... The Christmas Note {Review}
Thank You, God, For Blessing Me
On 10/1 Creative2xmom wrote: Thank You, God, for Blessing Me is a wonderful short read about seeing the blessings around us. With beautiful illustrations and kid friendly language, well known author Max Lucado brings the message of Thankfulness to life. Little Hermie finds himself being thankful for so many things, from ... Thank you, God, for blessing me {Review}
Hermie, a Common Caterpillar
On 9/20 Creative2xmom wrote: Written by well-known author Max Lucado, Hermie has been a beloved kid's character for quite some time. However, this was our first exposure to the series. And we were absolutely delighted with this book. Right away I was amazed to see the story tell how Hermie talks to God and God speaks ... Hermie: A Common Caterpillar {Review}
Stained Glass Hearts
On 8/26 Creative2xmom wrote: Patsy Clairmont is a name well-known in Christian circles. A co-founder and speaker for Women of Faith, her wit and humor have found their way into many of our lives. I've only been to one Women of Faith conference, but Ms. Clairmont is a dynamic speaker and well-worth your time.For a woman ... Stained Glass Hearts {Review}
Love You More
On 8/10 Creative2xmom wrote: (Image Credit)Jennifer Grant always knew adoption would be part of her journey. But with three kids five years old and under, parenthood was all about survival of the fittest. She and her husband aptly characterized this time as "Mowing the Lawn in the Dark:" too much to do, too little ... A Fresh Look at Adoption