Reviews by alisa
The Christian Mama's Guide to Parenting a Toddler
On 4/23 alisa wrote: This was a fun book for getting fun ideas in how to deal with toddler-dom. I have a current two-year-old, and though he has an older sibling, this was helpful to me. Macpherson is humorous and “real” in her stories and situations, which I definitely appreciate. I especially liked the different lists ... Booksneeze Review The Christian Mama's Guide to parenting a toddler
The Great House of God
On 3/20 alisa wrote: I really, really enjoyed this book. Comparing our relationship with God to a house that He has was a very concrete visual for me. I have always enjoyed Max Lucado books because in many ways he reminds me of C.S. Lewis. I appreciated many of his examples of how our Father loves us no matter what in His ... Thomas Nelson review-The Great House of God
Redemption
On 1/3 alisa wrote: I really enjoyed this book. I had not heard of Bryan Clay before this book but I admire how many times (and this may be true with many athletes) in not quitting during competition. I especially liked the times when he was in the very hardest parts of his competition and he “turned it over to God” ... Thomas Nelson review Redemption
The Encounter
On 5/8 alisa wrote: I was pleasantly surprised in reading The Encounter. I found it touching that Jonathan, the main character, is able to eventually understand and forgive his mother for having left him behind when he was four years old. I especially liked the ending of this book in that the author mentioned he wrote this ... Thomas Nelson Review, The Encounter
Love You More
On 11/7 alisa wrote: I thoroughly enjoyed the book Love You More by Jennifer Grant. I have often wondered about families with adopted children in them. The first third of the book I enjoyed the most, especially when Grant shares her spiritual feelings and experiences about having children. I also especiallyappreciated that ... Love You More Thomas Nelson review
Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 8/1 alisa wrote: It took me a little while to get into this book, but overall I very much enjoyed it. The book starts with the premise of pain not being an enemy, but a help in our growth. I appreciated the specific "pains" divided into the chapters of injustice, rejection, loneliness, loss, discipline, failure and death. ... Thomas Nelson Review-Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain
Obstacles Welcome
On 11/22 alisa wrote: I enjoyed this book. I was very impressed with how the author had come from such an interesting background, but had not let his “obstacles” stop him on the pathway to success.While reading this book, I automatically thought about my boss ironically, and any of the leaders in my life and what it takes ... Thomas Nelson review-Obstacles Welcome
Fearless
On 9/8 alisa wrote: I have read several of Max Lucado’s books, mostly children’s, but I enjoyed this book. Today especially I needed to review how to be “Fearless” in my life. Lucado talks about so many fears we can have in our every day lives, fear of the unknown, fear of the future, fear of death, fear of disappointing ... Thomas Nelson Review-Fearless
What's He Really Thinking?
On 8/27 alisa wrote: I have to admit, I chose to read this book simply for its title. I have not read any books by Paula Rinehart before. Overall, interesting book, but I was disappointed in some aspects. I did like how she put “categories” of men, (fighter, protector, adventurer, builder, nurturer, reflective, and scientist) ... Thomas Nelson Review-What's He Really Thinking
I Believe Bunny
On 7/14 alisa wrote: This is the first book I have chosen to review through my association with the Thomas Nelson blogger reviewers. I read it outloud to 11 month old Collin, and I think I enjoyed it more than he did. It is such a sweet story of how a little bunny can save the day. I appreciated the little bunny's "hard" ... Thomas Nelson review The I Believe Bunny
His Name is Jesus
On 6/23 alisa wrote: I have read several “little kid” books by Max Lucado, and really enjoyed his parallels to real life situations along with Christian themes. I especially liked how in this book not only did he share different stories from the life of Jesus Christ, but also included beautiful photography and fonts ... Thomas Nelson review-His Name is Jesus
The Noticer
On 4/27 alisa wrote: I have never read any of Andy Andrews’ books before. I LOVED this book! I read quite a few books, but this book was simple and hit me right to the core.Jones introduces himself saying he is a noticer. He says, “I notice things that people overlook. And you know, most of them are in plain sight.” ... Thomas Nelson review-The Noticer
The Great Eight
On 3/22 alisa wrote: About a month ago, I signed up to be a Thomas Nelson book reviewer. I read a ton of books, but I thought this was so cool that they would be willing to send you a free book to review on your blog.... so here is my review...I recently read The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton. I really enjoyed this book. ... Thomas Nelson publisher book review