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Launch Your Life
On 5/22 esiertse wrote: Whew, what a read.First, look at this book. Now, this is appealing (and kinda fun). It's spiral-bound, has tabs so you can easily flip to the sections you're interested in, and has spots for note-taking and business card stashing. They thought of everything for this book, and I really appreciated that.Getting ... Launch Your Life - a Booksneeze Book Review
Jesus Is
On 3/12 esiertse wrote: Check out that fantastic cover art!In Jesus Is _____., Judah Smith discusses 6 central aspects of Jesus (that are, in today's society, sometimes less-than-remembered). The two sections that especially touched me were "Jesus is Grace" and "Jesus is Happy."All the chapters start with a statement about ... Jesus Is __. by Judah Smith: Booksneeze Review
The Respect Dare
On 1/24 esiertse wrote: The Respect Dare is a resource to help your marriage and grow closer to God. With 40 dares, each for a separate day in the journey, you will be challenged, affirmed, and enriched.Each dare begins with a Bible verse to focus the lesson, a story about a situation that you have likely experienced (these ... Booksneeze Review: The Respect Dare by Nina Roesner
Return to Sunday Dinner
On 11/16 esiertse wrote: I liked this cookbook. I think it would be useful in any kitchen.Split into 24 menus/themed Sunday dinners, there is definitely something for everyone.Some of my favourite sections include the following:From Hearth and HomeIn the NeighborhoodAutumn in New EnglandAn Ancient HeritageA Sabbath Day SupperAnd ... Return to Sunday Dinner by Russell Cronkhite
Fully Alive
On 9/18 esiertse wrote: I don't often read self-help books. But I'm not sure if this qualifies as one. This is more like a to-do list on how to truly engage with life and stop walloping along.This book will challenge and change your life, one bit at a time. Davis writes about everything from the importance of a close ... Booksneeze Review: Fully Alive; Ken Davis
The Open Bible (NKJV)
On 8/27 esiertse wrote: First off; study Bibles are awesome. You not only get your basic Biblical text, but also a concordance, maps, loads of notes, and outlines. It's nice to be able to really dig deeply into your Bible reading (or not) with a Bible like this. This Bible is deep. It has everything I could ... The Open Bible--My Review
You Be Sweet
On 8/14 esiertse wrote: Cookbooks. Sometimes, there's no greater pleasure than sitting down with one and fingering through scrumptious recipes to fine the perfect one to bake or cook. You Be Sweet, by Patsy Caldwell and Amy Lyles Wilson, is no exception. Chocked full of dessert recipes, you're bound to find something ... Booksneeze Review: You Be Sweet
Faithful to Laura
On 7/30 esiertse wrote: Yup, I am a sucker for romantic, Christian fiction, and, well, if it's Amish? Even better. Faithful to Laura by Kathleen Fuller tells the story of Laura Stutzman, a young Amish maedel, and her journey to forgiveness. Previously hurt (in physical and emotional ways) by Mark King, Laura is only ... Faithful to Laura by Kathleen Fuller: A Booksneeze Review
Through Rushing Water
On 7/4 esiertse wrote: Catherine Richmond's Through Rushing Water was a wonderful book. I struggled to stop reading before going to sleep and, when it was done, I wanted to start it all over again!The story centers on Sophia Makinoff, a teacher at a prim New York school for girls, who gets rejected by the man of her dreams ... Through Rushing Water: Booksneeze Review
Stress Point
On 6/1 esiertse wrote: Sarah Francis Martin's Stress Point was just what I needed to read after my recent graduation and "entry into adulthood." (Yikes!) Stress Point is separated into 10 chapters—each relating to a specific stress point; for instance, family, money, dating, employment, and more. In each ... Stress Point by Sarah Martin: Booksneeze Review
Heaven in her Arms
On 5/8 esiertse wrote: A book about parenting from a Biblical perspective? Awesome. I love the idea of learning from Mary's mothering experience. The book addresses 17 key lessons from Mary's story, from the importance of a solid female friend (for Mary, Elizabeth) to trusting God as the master designer. Each chapter talks ... Heaven In Her Arms: Why God Chose Mary to Raise His Son
Love Does
On 4/22 esiertse wrote: Bob Goff really is the world's best-kept secret; his resume is filled with huge accomplishments, from being a successful lawyer to founding Restore International, a non-profit organization that fights against injustices committed against children in Uganda and India. But that doesn't even begin ... Love Does by Bob Goff: Booksneeze Review
He Chose the Nails
On 4/12 esiertse wrote: Max Lucado is a fantastic, famous author, and this book is another result of his talents. He Chose The Nails is a unique, in-depth look at Christ's sacrifice on the cross and offers a fresh view of the well-known story of Jesus' death. Each chapter is devoted to a symbol and investigates its meaning, ... Booksneeze Review: He Chose The Nails by Max Lucado
Farm Fresh Southern Cooking
On 3/31 esiertse wrote: Farm Fresh Southern Cooking by Tammy Algood is definitely going to become one of my kitchen staples. This book is not only visually appealing (with pictures of recipes and the design of the book) but it is absolutely full of wholesome, fresh recipe ideas. I loved how the recipes used natural, simple ... Farm Fresh Southern Cooking: Booksneeze Review
Simple Secrets to a Happy Life
On 3/20 esiertse wrote: Luci Swindoll's Simple Secrets to a Happy Life was a great, easy-to-read book. First of all, this book is aesthetically appealing--the cover and the font choice inside are very well-done and add to the book. Of course, I also enjoyed the content. Swindoll separates the 50 secrets into 5 sub-topics: from ... 50 Simple Secrets to a Happy Life
Heart of Gold
On 2/14 esiertse wrote: A tale set in an Idaho goldmine town in the 1860s, Heart of Gold is a wonderful story. Shannon Adair moves with her father (a Pastor) to Grand Coeur, while Matthew Dubois, a stagecoach driver, is looking for a wife to care for his nephew and dying sister. What God has in plan for these two ... Booksneeze Review: Heart of Gold
Beyond Molasses Creek
On 1/17 esiertse wrote: As a flight attendant, Ally Green has searched the world for a place she belongs. The story begins with her coming back home to Molasses Creek and gently unravelling her history in order to continue on.I wasn't sure what to expect with this book, but it surpassed all my expectation. Seitz' attention ... Booksneeze Review: Beyond Molasses Creek
The Accidental Bride
On 12/29 esiertse wrote: This book is a love story involving high school sweethearts, an accidental wedding, and a whole lotta other country cuteness. It all begins when Travis McCoy, a rodeo cowboy, reenacts a wedding with Shay Brandenberger, a single Mom trying to get by on her ranch.Since this book is romance fiction, it's ... Booksneeze Review: The Accidental Bride by Denise Hunter
A Year with Jesus
On 11/29 esiertse wrote: Nettelhorst's A Year with Jesus is an excellent way to spend time with your Maker. This devotional offers 365 lessons, each beginning with a Bible passage featuring Jesus at the forefront and then a section of application and explanation of the passage. A couple aspects of this devotional ... Booksneeze Review: A Year with Jesus by R.P. Nettelhorst
More Lost Than Found
On 11/1 esiertse wrote: My favourite thing about this book was its profound honesty. Herd did not shy away from tough questions and didn't pretend that he could offer simple solutions to the questions. Written for those who don't fit the prototypical church mold, Herd talks about his journey in rejecting religion ... Booksneeze Review: More Lost Than Found
Love You More
On 9/3 esiertse wrote: According to Chinese proverb, "An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but it will never break." In Love You More, Jennifer Grant threads together a delightful memoir of her daughter's adoption.Grant ... Booksneeze Review: Love You More
Cherished
On 8/19 esiertse wrote: I loved this book. Focusing on Kelli London, a talented songwriter who has to face her past in order to move forward, and Heather Anderson, an aspiring musician with a rough past, this book shows readers God's gift of forgiveness. Kim Cash Tate creates characters that are so real--they all ... Booksneeze Review: Cherished
Stumbling Into Grace
On 8/3 esiertse wrote: I absolutely loved this book. Lisa Harper writes in a humourous-yet-poignant style, creating a fun and spiritually-uplifting book.Harper starts her chapters or lessons with a fun, heartfelt story. She then ties the applicable situation to a biblical passage; something Jesus said or did. The ... Booksneeze Review: Stumbling Into Grace
J.R.R. Tolkien
On 7/23 esiertse wrote: Available as part of the Christian Encounters series, this biography on J.R.R. Tolkien is well-organized, deep in subject matter, and enriches one's sense of Tolkien himself. The book begins at the very beginning--when Tolkien was a baby living in South Africa. Readers will then read about the death ... Booksneeze Review: J.R.R. Tolkien
The Blessing
On 7/12 esiertse wrote: This is a fantastic book. I am a while off child-rearing, but I still found it so enlightening in many ways. First of all, this book is well organized. First, readers learn what exactly "The Blessing" is and 5 different steps in creating a blessing for others. Later, readers can learn about homes ... Booksneeze Review: The Blessing
The Waiting Place
On 6/14 esiertse wrote: This book is a bit like that "trunk in the attic". There are so many good lessons to learn and memories to laugh (and cry) about. Eileen Button's stories are so refreshing and thoughtful at the same time. Whether she addresses "waiting for death" or "waiting for fish to bite", there is a lesson to be ... Booksneeze Review: The Waiting Place
Money Secrets of the Amish
On 5/28 esiertse wrote: This text delves into the world of money from an Amish perspective. Craker discusses everything from the basics—spending, thrifting, and reusing—to thrifty gifting, swap parties, bulking up on food, and even entertainment on a dime. While there are many stories ... Booksneeze Review: Money Secrets of the Amish