Reviews by Michael Deutsch
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Reclaiming Love
On 5/1 Michael Deutsch wrote: So many of the weddings I perform use the scripture from 1 Corinthians 13. People love to hear the section that “love is patient, love is kind . . .,” but I will not read that scripture without starting at the beginning of the chapter. It brings the passage to life.Ajith Fernando, the ... Reclaiming Love ~ An Excellent Read!
A Dream So Big
On 4/26 Michael Deutsch wrote: I can imagine the joy and excitement of welcoming your child into the world. But I can't imagine the pain of hearing that your unborn child cannot survive in this world.This is what was facing Steve and Nancy Peifer. As they painted the nursery for their son, they also planned his funeral. ... Dreams turned into Reality
Intentional Parenting
On 3/24 Michael Deutsch wrote: "Intentional Parenting: Autopilot is for Planes" seeks to help parents learn more about themselves as they seek to become the best parents they can be. The authors are from the Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee. Their goal is to help parents get off of "autopilot" and begin ... Being an Intentional Parent!
Stumbling on Open Ground
On 2/18 Michael Deutsch wrote: In Stumbling on Open Ground: Love, God, Cancer and Rock 'n Roll, Ken Mansfield and his wife Connie, wrote an open, honest and very moving book about his and their battle with multiple cancers. Ken was the American producer for the Beatles, under the label of Apple Records. Ken and Connie detail ... Moving Journey through Cancer
Live Second
On 12/31 Michael Deutsch wrote: Live Second:365 Ways to Make Jesus First is an excellent devotional if you are wanting to be challenged in your relationship with Jesus; or if you are wanting to ask questions as you seek to understand who God is calling you to be.The book is broken down into 12 sections, (one per month) containing either ... Live Second!!
Grace
On 12/25 Michael Deutsch wrote: What a wonderful book by Lucado. Grace: More than we deserve / Greater than we Imagine is an easy to read book which packs a powerful punch.We use the word grace to describe so much of life, we throw the word around like we really know what it means, but Lucado poignantly helps us gain a greater ... GRACE - Defintely More than we Deserve
Wisdom Meets Passion
On 9/28 Michael Deutsch wrote: I read this book, Wisdom Meets Passion, by Dan Miller and his son, Jared Angaza with a lot of interest and hope for what it would teach me. I believe we are in a great cultural shift which has been occurring, but one in which we really seek to avoid acknowledging and dealing with, at all cost. ... WIsdom Meets Passion
Max On Life
On 8/6 Michael Deutsch wrote: I was looking forward to reading this book by Max Lucado. Max On Life: Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions was an easy to read book, which frankly was frustrating. Don’t get me wrong, he has a lot of great things to say, and his viewpoints about life are great, but ... Max Lucado on Life
The Final Summit
On 12/8 Michael Deutsch wrote: The Final Summit, by Andy Andrews, is the second in a series of books, the first being called, The Traveler. I have not read the first book. But you can still jump right into The Final Summit and not feel like you've been left behind. My attention was captured pretty quickly, as I was not sure what ... The Final Summit by Andy Andrews
The Final Hour
On 12/8 Michael Deutsch wrote: The Final Hour is the fourth and last in a series of Christian fiction called the Homelanders series. The main character, Charlie West, is a teen who has decided to take a stand by agreeing to go undercover in a homegrown terrorist group in order to catch them and stop their plans to terrorize America. ... The Final Hour
The Way Home (DVD)
On 3/16 Michael Deutsch wrote: There is nothing extraordinary about this movie, yet, it’s a powerful and wonderful movie to watch as a family. It’s a movie about priorities, forgiveness, family, and more. Dean Cain stars in this movie, you may remember him from his role on television in the program Louis and Clark.As you watch ... A Family Movie worth Watching
Outlive Your Life
On 9/10 Michael Deutsch wrote: I always enjoy picking up Max Lucado books. There are stories after stories about people who have made a difference or who have lived through difficult times and as a result of their faith, they saw life in a more positive light. In his newest book, Out Live Your Life: You Were Made to Make a Difference, ... Out Live Your Life
Plan B
On 8/17 Michael Deutsch wrote: Don't you love the title . . . Plan B: What Do You Do When God Doesn't Show Up the Way You Thought He Would? From the start of this book, Pete Wilson had me hooked. We all have an expectation of how and when God will show up and rescue us from our difficult traumas. I could resonate with not only his ... Plan B - Book Review
Obstacles Welcome
On 4/7 Michael Deutsch wrote: Obstacles Welcome is a great title for this easy to read leadership book, which also packed a good punch. Ralph de la Vega recounts his life story as he migrated to Florida from Cuba. He recalls the struggles, even the issues he had to deal with as a child and how they shaped him into the leader he is ... Obstacles Welcome
Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
On 9/21 Michael Deutsch wrote: As someone who loves to read, I had the opportunity to review this book by Rick Burgess and Bill Bussey. I was not sure what to expect, but I must add I was not disappointed. The book, Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage is a silly light hearted read. Expect to see yourself ... The Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
The Principle of the Path (Hardcover)
On 7/1 Michael Deutsch wrote: It seems obvious to us, yet our vision becomes so blurred by the very road we are on. Andy Stanley is a great oral communicator, as well as through the written media. The premise of Stanley's book, "The Principle of the Path" can be summarized in this statement from his book,“Every path leads somewhere…and ... The Priciple of the Path by Andy Stanley