Reviews by Beth Anderson
NKJV New Spirit-Filled Life Bible
On 6/3 Beth Anderson wrote: The New Spirit-Filled Life Bible endorses itself as "kingdom equipping through the power of the word", and I think that perfectly describes the tools and resources that they have included to make this Bible the ultimate study companion. This Bible is the NKJV, and the text reads exactly how you would ... New Spirit-Filled Life Bible
Simply Delicious Amish Cooking
On 5/13 Beth Anderson wrote: "Simply Delicious Amish Cooking: Recipes and Stories from the Amish of Sarasota, Florida" by Sherry Gore is a cookbook that features recipes that are delicious, and will become family favorites in any house. With tasty soups, salads, desserts, and main dishes, this is sure to be a go-to for delicious ... Simply Delicious
Bound Together
On 4/23 Beth Anderson wrote: Chris Braun's book, "Bound Together" is written about the impact that one person's actions can have on many other people. Chris Braun has developed this image of a rope that binds us all together, in an attempt to illustrate how as humans we are all connected to each other. The premise sounds simple, ... Bound Together
Second Chances
On 4/16 Beth Anderson wrote: Max Lucado's book, "Second Chances" is a book that focuses on the necessity of God's grace and forgiveness. I love Max Lucado's writings, and this one does offer up some reminders of how much we need God's grace in our lives. We will never be "good" enough on our own - it is only through the unending, ... Second Chances
The Woman's Study Bible, NIV
On 4/9 Beth Anderson wrote: "The Woman's Study Bible" published by Thomas Nelson is an awesome study resource designed for women. This Bible features articles, short footnotes, and messages that speak to the specific needs of a woman's soul. What I love about this Bible is the awesome footnotes, which truly help you understand ... The Woman's Study Bible (NIV)
gods at war
On 3/5 Beth Anderson wrote: "Gods At War", written by Kyle Idleman is a new book published by Zondervan that is dedicated to the status of our heart. The tag line of this book is, "Defeating the Idols that Battle for Your Heart", and this is the truest interpretation of what this book is all about. Think about the last 24 hours ... "Gods At War"
Intentional Parenting
On 2/27 Beth Anderson wrote: "Intentional Parenting" is a book written by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan that debunks some of the most common parenting myths, and replaces them with logical and helpful solutions to everyday parenting issues. As parents, sometimes we feel like we should have all of the answers ... Intentional Parenting
Just Like Jesus
On 1/26 Beth Anderson wrote: Max Lucado's "Just Like Jesus - A Heart Like His" is a book that will help you re-evaluate your own heart, and show you how you can model your own heart after that of Jesus. God's greatest desire is for us, as Christians, to have the heart of Jesus, and this book will help you honestly assess the status ... Just Like Jesus
Just Like Jesus Devotional
On 1/10 Beth Anderson wrote: Max Lucado's "Just Like Jesus Devotional" is a 30-day devotional designed to deepen your faith, and encourage you to live your life with the heart of Jesus. The daily devotions in this book are a little bit longer than most other devotionals, but they are definitely worth the extra time.As with most ... Just Like Jesus Devotional
Desperate
On 1/2 Beth Anderson wrote: "Desperate - Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe" by Sarah Mae & Sally Clarkson is the perfect book for moms of any kind. Whether you have a house full of young children, or are smack dab in the middle of the teenage drama-filled years, this book is for you. Through personal reflection, insight, ... Desperate
Live Second
On 12/7 Beth Anderson wrote: Doug Bender's "Live Second: 365 Ways to Make Jesus First" is an awesome daily devotional that stretches over one year of profound and inspirational readings. What I absolutely love about this devotional is that each day's reading is short and easy to read, no matter how busy your day may be. Each day's ... "Live Second" - Doug Bender
The Purpose Driven Life
On 11/29 Beth Anderson wrote: I was so excited to receive "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren. This particular edition is the expanded edition, which updates the original version with interactive tools to help you get the most out of the book - for example, each day's reading includes a QR code that you can scan if you have ... The Purpose Driven Life
Anger Workbook, The
On 10/11 Beth Anderson wrote: "The Anger Workbook" by Les Carter and Frank Minirth is an interactive workbook aimed at helping us recognize and manage anger. This book is really neat, as it has so many interactive features to help you understand how anger affects your own life - questions with space to write out your own answer really ... The Anger Workbook
The Gaither Homecoming Bible
On 10/3 Beth Anderson wrote: "The Gaither Homecoming Bible" is an absolutely beautiful Bible that attempts to build faith not only through the word of God, but also through music and personal stories from others. Bill and Gloria Gaither and their team put together this Bible, and it is wonderful - they have added color to the pages ... Gaither Homecoming Bible
Men of Sunday
On 9/11 Beth Anderson wrote: "Men of Sunday" by Curtis Eichelberger is the perfect book for the Christian football lover! This book profiles some of the biggest names in football - past and present, and their challenges they face not only in their career, but in their faith. Most people think that these NFL athletes are tough, no ... Men of Sunday
The Open Bible (NKJV)
On 8/21 Beth Anderson wrote: I have to say that I am absolutely in love with The Open Bible - This Bible is written in the New King James Version, so it maintains its traditional translation, but the resources within this Bible allow you to feel like you are gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible.There are many "extras" that ... The Open Bible
KJV Bride's Bible
On 8/11 Beth Anderson wrote: The KJV Bride's Bible is a traditional King James Version Bible, trimmed in a white, decorative cover, with a few pages at the beginning of the Bible dedicated to penning your wedding day memories. The Bible is a red letter version, with an extensive concordance, as well as several colorful maps to help ... KJV Bride's Bible
Tough Guys and Drama Queens
On 8/1 Beth Anderson wrote: Mark Gregston's book, "Tough Guys & Drama Queens" is a book written to help parents avoid the pitfalls of their children's teenage years. What I really enjoyed was that Gregston was in touch with today's society and culture, and really understood the pressure that is placed on teenagers to act a ... Tough Guys & Drama Queens
Jackson
On 7/24 Beth Anderson wrote: "Jackson : The Iron Willed Commander" by Paul Vickery is another installment in The Generals series of books. The book profiles Andrew Jackson, from early childhood through his presidency and ensuing legacy. What I love about this series of books is the focus on the early lives of these great men in ... Jackson
The Coming Revolution
On 6/5 Beth Anderson wrote: Dr. Richard G. Lee's newest book, "The Coming Revolution: Signs from America's past that Signal Our Nation's Future" is a very interesting and insightful read. Dr. Lee essentially makes the argument that our country sits on the verge of a second revolution, necessitated by society's loss of faith, morals, ... The Coming Revolution
All Pro Dad
On 5/8 Beth Anderson wrote: "All-Pro Dad" is a great book written for dads by Mark Merrill. "All-Pro Dad" is basically split into eight chapters, with each one prominently featuring one particular question that develops into one of Merrill's basic ideals about fatherhood. So many men muddle through fatherhood without any particular ... All-Pro Dad
Here's Lily
On 4/18 Beth Anderson wrote: "Here's Lily" by Nancy Rue is such a fantastic book for young girls. We live in a world where body image starts affecting children at an incredibly young age, through constant bombardment from television, magazines, and other media. "Here's Lily" is a children's book that tackles big issues. Lily is ... "Here's Lily"
He Chose the Nails
On 4/3 Beth Anderson wrote: Max Lucado's newest book, "He Chose the Nails" is a book all about God's love and sacrifice for his people. The book discusses the life and death of Jesus, intertwined with personal stories to reinforce the deep love of God for each and every person. The tagline on the front of the book reads, "What ... He Chose the Nails
Simply Grilling
On 3/27 Beth Anderson wrote: “Simply Grilling” by Jennifer Chandler is an entire cookbook devoted to meals made on the grill. Chandler pulled together over one hundred of these recipes, complete with photographs of each. The recipes in this cookbook have a wide variety of flavor profiles, so there is definitely something for ... Simply Grilling
1,000 Days
On 3/21 Beth Anderson wrote: "1000 Days" by Jonathan Falwell is a book all about the 3 years of ministry prior to Jesus' death. The book is very interesting, and I really enjoyed Falwell's comprehensive story of the ministry of Jesus while he was on Earth. Overall, the book was well-written, and easy to follow. The only thing that ... 1000 Days
Great Day Every Day
On 3/6 Beth Anderson wrote: "Great Day Every Day" is an awesome book by Max Lucado that deals with finding God's grace even in disappointment and despair. Lucado addresses such issues as grief, purpose, anxiety, catastrophe, and fear within this book, combining personal stories with Biblical resources to help us find a way to rejoice ... Great Day Every Day - Max Lucado
Our Favorite Sins
On 2/28 Beth Anderson wrote: "Our Favorite Sins" by Todd D. Hunter is an honest and revealing book about sin. I really enjoyed this book, and found it to be a practical approach to learning how to avoid the sins that we most commonly commit. Hunter isn't accusing everyone of being sinful, but he understands that so many of us struggle ... Our Favorite Sins
The Founders' Key
On 2/16 Beth Anderson wrote: "The Founders Key" is written by Larry P. Arnin, and is a summation of Arnin's theories on two important documents - the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America. Arnin makes the argument that Americans have "divorced" these two documents as to pick and choose ... The Founders Key
The Voice New Testament: Revised & Updated
On 2/2 Beth Anderson wrote: If you are like me, and sometimes have trouble following a traditional bible, "The Voice" is for you. I am absolutely in love with this translation. This is the entire New Testament, and the verses are still very true to the original translation of the Bible, but are written in a much easier, understandable ... The Voice New Testament
From Blah to Awe
On 2/2 Beth Anderson wrote: "From Blah to Awe" by Jenna Lucado Bishop is supposed to be a book for young women, to help them strengthen their faith. The book's tagline is "shaking up a boring faith". "From Blah to Awe" incorporates scripture, commentary from Bishop, as well as true stories of other young women and examples of their ... From Blah to Awe
I Am a Follower
On 1/17 Beth Anderson wrote: Leonard Sweet's book "I Am A Follower" is a compilation of Biblical references, pop culture tie ins, and quotes from scripture all based on two premises - first, that Jesus is the leader; second, that we are his followers. This book explores the true meaning of FOLLOWING Jesus, rather than focusing on ... I Am A Follower
Smitten
On 12/6 Beth Anderson wrote: Hunt, and Denise Hunter. "Smitten" is a wonderfully written book for those of us who are complete romantics at heart. The book is broken up into four different sections, told from the viewpoint of four different women, but each section continues the story. This is a wonderful story about a town that ... Smitten
December 1941
On 11/21 Beth Anderson wrote: "December 1941" by Craig Shirley is the most interesting history book I've ever read. This book isn't just a historical account of the events surrounding World War 2 in December 1941. This book actually reads more like an actual story, as Shirley dives into the economic, social, and financial atmosphere ... December 1941
The Love & Respect Experience
On 11/7 Beth Anderson wrote: This was my very first interaction with the Love & Respect concept of Emerson Eggerichs. I thought that the devotional itself was very well written. There are 52 devotionals, each one written specifically for couples - so it is definitely husband-friendly. At the end of each devotional, there is ... The Love & Respect Experience
The Lucado Inspirational Reader
On 11/7 Beth Anderson wrote: Max Lucado's "The Lucado Inspirational Reader" is essentially a compilation of memorable quotes and stories from his previous works. The book is split up into chapters based on the topics and subjects of the material. It is fairly easy to find an inspirational story or hope-filled quote or verse relevant ... The Lucado Inspirational Reader
A Year with Jesus
On 11/1 Beth Anderson wrote: RP Nettelhorst's "A Year With Jesus" is an awesome devotional! I had never heard of Nettelhorst prior to receiving this book, so I really wasn't too sure what to expect, but I LOVED this devotional. "A Year With Jesus" is an entire year of devotionals, each one only taking up about one page of the book. ... RP Nettelhorst's - "A Year With Jesus"
The Book of Man
On 10/25 Beth Anderson wrote: "Book of Man" isn't really what I expected it to be, though that doesn't mean that it wasn't a good book. I expected this book to be more of a guide to the dos and don'ts to raising young men in our society today. In contrast, this book was really more of an anthology of stories about strong men. William ... Book Of Man
Nearing Home
On 10/19 Beth Anderson wrote: Billy Graham's "Nearing Home" is an inspirational book about aging. I read this book, even though I am still in my 20's, because I think that it is important for us to understand that even as we become older, our purpose remains. It always seems as if the most purposeful time of our life is when we are ... Nearing Home
Heaven is for Real for Kids
On 10/18 Beth Anderson wrote: "Heaven Is For Real for Kids" by Colton Burpee is a cute story based on Colton's visit to Heaven. What I liked about the book was that it is a simple story, made especially for children, to help them understand what kind of place Heaven really is. Each page tells about something that Colton saw or experienced ... Heaven Is For Real for Kids
Thank You, God, For Blessing Me
On 10/11 Beth Anderson wrote: "Thank You God For Blessing Me" by Max Lucado is an adorable children's book. What I really liked about this book is that it is short, and has great illustrations. It is perfect for a small child who doesn't have the attention span to sit through a long book. The story rhymes, which helps the child remember ... Thank You God For Blessing Me
Just in Case You Ever Wonder
On 10/11 Beth Anderson wrote: "Just In Case You Ever Wonder" is a children's book by Max Lucado. I thought it was great, because it really helps to reaffirm to your child that you love them, and will always be there for them. It also teaches that God is just like a father, which I think is a really important thing for a child to ... Just In Case You Ever Wonder
Gabby, God's Little Angel
On 10/11 Beth Anderson wrote: Gabby, God's Little Angel is such a cute story! It is an introduction to angels for young children, and is a great tool to help children understand that concept of what an angel is, and what they can do. I thought that the story itself was cute, Gabby, God's angel is sent to watch over a little girl, ... Gabby God's Little Angel
Heroes and Villains of the Bible
On 10/11 Beth Anderson wrote: "Heroes & Villians of the Bible" is a great way to introduce some new role models into the life of children. With so many questionable role models being glorified by the media, it is very refreshing to read this book with my daughter and show her that real role models make hard decisions to do the ... Heroes & Villians of the Bible