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A Matter of Trust
On 6/7 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: After Heart of Ice, A Matter of Trust was my second crime fiction book I read by Lis Wiehl & April Henry. After her husband’s death, prosecutor Mia Quinn is back in office, but constantly struggling between work, her two children and financial debts. Her friend Colleen is murdered while she and Mia ... Lis Wiehl – A Matter of Trust
Stress Test
On 5/8 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Dr. Matt Newman thought he just could leave his private practice and resume his career in academic medicine. But after being kidnapped after a night shift in the ER and having miraculously escaped in a remote industrial area of Dallas, TX, Matt faces all kinds of unexpected twists of fate. He is accused ... Richard Mabry – Stress Test
When Donkeys Talk
On 4/7 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: When Donkeys Talk subtitled A Quest to Rediscover the Mystery and Wonder of Christianity is a deep dive into the lost sense of wonder of close fellowship with God, His Creation and His children? American singer/songwriter Tyler Blanski took the story in Numbers 22 of Balaam‘s talking donkey as a starter. ... Tyler Blanski – When Donkeys Talk
Babylon’s Falling
On 2/28 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: In Babylon’s Falling William G. Collins put the biblical book of Daniel in a historical fictional setting to depict a possible biography of the seer. Daniel, captured by the armries of Babylon and taken from Judah to Babylon see the splendor of the city, the hanging gardens and palaces. With his three ... William G. Collins- Babylon’s Falling
Heart of Ice (trade paper)
On 1/16 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Lis Wiehl co-wrote with April Henry The Triple Threat Club novels, which follow three fiercely intelligent women—a TV reporter, a Federal prosecutor and an FBI agent. At first sight, theft and arson seem to be the trick of a man, Joe. His youth was devoted to setting fire and discovery the powers of ... Lis Wiehl & April Henry – Heart of Ice
The Fantasy Fallacy
On 12/12 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Where the Fifty Shades of Grey novel by the British author E.L. James which glorifies BSDM and the young girl versus old man role playying got the of attention by millions of female readers last year, a critical look for the reason for reading and watching books and erotic movies, pornography or practices ... Shannon Ethridge – The Fantasy Fallacy
10 Christians Everyone Should Know
On 11/5 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: 10 Christians Everyone Should Know - Lives of the Faithful and What They Mean to You gives you abridged introductions to the biographies in the Christian Encounters Series from Thomas Nelson Publishers. In chronological order you meet the lives of Saint Patrick, Galileo Galilei, Anne Bradstreet, John ... John Perry – 10 Christians Everyone Should Know
The River
On 9/25 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Gabriel Clarke looses his father when he was just five years old, when daddy tries to save a rafter’s life in a Colorado river. With his mother he relocates to Kansas, where she becomes a maid to earn money and Gabriel grows up. Gabriel never feels really at home and misses his father. He’s afraid ... Michael Neale – The River
Bittersweet Surrender
On 9/25 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Bittersweet Surrender (2008) is a very nice story about Carry Westlake, for whom the last couple of years been kind of rough. First she survives breast cancer, but loses her husband who can’t handle the mastectomie. Then she loses her best friend Ivy due to a car crash and her brother CJ has debts ... Diann Hunt – Bittersweet Surrender
Surfing for God
On 6/26 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Rather than condeming fellow believers for their sexual struggles and covering his own, Michael John Cusick (1964) shares his own story in Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle. He goes all the way and offers hope. G.K. Chesterton is quoted as “Every time a man knocks ... Michael John Cusick – Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle
The Little Red Book of Wisdom
On 6/12 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Mark DeMoss, president of the DeMoss Group, a public relations firm he founded in 1991 specifically to serve Christian organizations and causes, gathered his insights for living wisely from history, Scripture, and a lifetime of listening. DeMoss reads every single day a chapter of Proverbs, but knows ... Mark DeMoss – The Little Red Book of Wisdom
A Shot of Faith (to the Head)
On 5/4 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Dr. Stokes received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida in 1992 and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida in 1994. While serving as an advanced and senior engineer in Florida in the 1990s, Dr. Stokes took theological courses at Reformed Theological ... Mitch Stokes – A Shot of Faith (to the Head)
An Amish Wedding
On 4/11 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Three Amish women yearn for the perfect wedding. An Amish wedding contains 3 novellas, written by different authors: A perfect secret by Kelly Long A perfect match by Kathleen Fuller A perfect plan by Beth Wiseman A perfect secret’s story is about Rose Bender and Luke Lantz. Lifelong friends and neighbours. ... Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller & Kelly Long – An Amish Wedding
Treasuring Emma
On 3/21 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: This is not the first Amish-novel I read. I read a lot of novels about Amish families by Wanda E. Brunstetter. From the very start, Treasuring Emma, a Middlefield Family Novel by Kathleen Fuller reads the same way. I was very amused to find a “glossary” with a translation of the Amish words used. Because I’m ... Kathleen Fuller – Treasuring Emma
Healing Is a Choice
On 3/7 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Do you want to get well? How obvious the answer may sound, the more complex reality is. Stephen Arterburn is sure. The power to heal—physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually—is in God’s hands. But the choice to be healed is ours. Stephen Arterburn is the founder and chairman of New Life ... Stephen Arterburn – Healing Is a Choice
The Expanded Bible
On 1/9 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Most people do not read the Bible in its original languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek). No translation is ever completely successful, however, whether of the Bible or any other text. All translations fall short for a variety of reasons. The Expanded Bible allows the reader to see multiple possibilities ... The [expanded] Bible
The 360 Degree Leader
On 10/11 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Middle management, leading from the middle, leading without a position, 99% of the leaders will not be a single CEO out there, but still face the challenges of applying leadership principles on a daily basis. New-York Times best selling author John C. Maxwell already wrote tens of books on leadership. ... John C. Maxwell – The 360 Degrees Leader
Has God Spoken? (Int'l)
On 10/2 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Fellow Dutch, but post-WWII Canada and later US resident, radio host (Bible Answer Man) and Bible Scholar Hank Hanegraaff uses Bible, history, and archeology in themes, characterized by memorizable acronyms to confirm the divine origin and truth of the Bible. He’s strongly opposed to the narrow ... Hank Hanegraaff – Has God Spoken?
The Book that Made Your World
On 9/1 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Vishal Mangalwadi, an Indian philosopher, takes his readers on a discovery tour. He explores why the Bible, and not the Qur’an, nor Buddah, Hindu practices or other religions reformed Europe and built western society. The Book that Made Your World How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization ... Vishal Mangalwadi – The Book That Made Your World
Doing Virtuous Business
On 8/4 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Theodore Roosevelt Malloch draws an alternative to the short term driven, shareholder value centered from of capitalism. Instead of capital, labor force and land, the old means to make the economy tick, he digs into the virtues, once written by Greek scholars like Aristotle and Plato, and enriched by ... Theodore Malloch – Doing Virtuous Business
Johann Sebastian Bach
On 7/17 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Print PDF In the Christian Encounters series of biographies from Thomas Nelson Publishers, Rick Marschall presents the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach. Johann Sebastian Bach is generally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. He is the inventor of the counterpoint or polyphony ... Rick Marschall – Johann Sebastian Bach
In Constant Prayer
On 6/20 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: The Ancient Practices series, published by Thomas Nelson, contains forgotten or (in our Western version of Christianity) neglected practices. Robert Benson presents a structure to be In Constant Prayer. No, it’s not a appeal to be in prayer 24/7 personally, but follow the tradition of office hours, ... Robert Benson – In Constant Prayer
The Final Summit
On 6/8 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: David Ponder, self-made, successful, but also pondering about his added value to humanity, is invited to the final summit by archangel Gabriel. As chairman of a interesting group of human brilliant, smart, and notorious people they need to find the answer to what humanity has to do, “individually, ... Andy Andrews – The Final Summit
The Principle of the Path
On 6/1 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Andy Stanley, pastor, author of e.g. The Grace of God (2010) and Seven Practices for Effective Ministry (2004) and founder of North Point Ministries, has an intriguing message for all of you seeking direction on their life. Subtitled How to get from where you are to where you want to be, The Principle of the ... Andy Stanley – The Principle of the Path
Max On Life
On 5/30 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado shares Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions in Max on Life. As you can imagine lots of readers, church members have written to Max in the past years expecting an answer. Some of them were covered in other books, others weren’t published ... Max Lucado seems to have all the answers
Living Life in the Zone
On 11/17 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: In The Zone is a new American event for Christian men. This ministry, founded by Kyle Rote Jr and Joe Pettigrew, focuses on four topics central to the life of today’s man: balance (making it all fit), life at work, differences between men and women and fatherhood. Notably absent is the church, as earthly ... Kyle Rote Jr & Joe Pettigrew – Living Life In The Zone
Seeds of Turmoil
On 10/12 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: In Seeds of Turmoil, subtitled The Biblical Roots of the Inevitable Crisis in the Middle East, Bryant Wright, founding pastor of the 7500+ members Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, explores root causes for the past and current controversies between Jews and Arabs, Muslims and Christians, ... Bryant Wright – Seeds of Turmoil
Outlive Your Life
On 9/14 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Max Lucado‘s latest book explores the biblical book of Acts. The early years of christian church demonstrate what we as believers are supposed to live up to. It’s no self-help, success story, but a reflection of the two Great Commandments: love God, love people. A call to action for all of us, ordinary people, to ... Max Lucado – Outlive Your Life, You Were Made to Make a Difference
Jungle Warfare
On 9/1 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Christopher A. Cunningham, a sales professional for one of America’s leading medical device companies. He is a certified lay minister and speaks to sales and marketing teams (as well as Christian groups) at meetings and retreats about ‘Believing Impossible Beliefs’. He wrote Jungle Warfare – ... Christopher A. Cunningham – Jungle Warfare
A Guy's Guide to Life
On 8/3 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: A Guy’s Guide to Life: How to Become a Man in 224 Pages or Less is a teenage guy’s handbook to becoming a man with a healthy mind, body, and soul. Jason Boyett uses today’s slang to present sensitive topics like self-image, peer pressure, sexuality, education, building relationships, friendships and dating in a ... James Boyett – A Guy’s Guide to Life
Classic Wisdom for the Professional Life
On 6/3 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Classic Wisdom for the Professional Life is a collection of quotes, one-liners and proverbs that help you at dull moments in your career or just the need for a strong motivational phrase in your next presentation. There are quotes on work, leadership, character, success, problems and money from a variety ... Bryan Curtis – Classic Wisdom for the Professional Life
Plan B
On 5/3 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Pete Wilson appeals to all of us, struggling with dreams not realized, lost loved ones and disrupted plans. The classic Why’s in life. He subtitled Plan B: What Do You Do When God Doesn’t Show Up the Way You Thought He Would? Just like Philip Yancey and Henri Nouwen he starts off with ... Pete Wilson – Plan B
Will the World End in 2012?
On 5/2 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: In Will the World End in 2012?, Raymond Hundley, gives a Christian evaluation of the ten most prominent apocalypse theories causing 2012 mania, both offline and online. He touches in short chapters after a possible scenario, the basic tenets of the theories and claims, followed by a judgement and conclusion. Ancient Mayan priests, ... Raymond C. Hundley – Will The World End in 2012?
Why You Say It
On 3/28 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: The late Webb Garrison (he died in 2000, actually this was his last book) left us with a great etymology volume on 600 everyday words and phrases in English. The author gathered fascinating backgrounds, unexpected origins and funny twists of history and languages. For me as a non-native English reader I don’t use every phrase ... Webb Garrison – Why You Say It
Tithing 2
On 3/4 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Douglas LeBlanc's latest book in the Ancient Practices Series, Tithing: Test me in this covers the for many delicate subject of tithing. Rather than providing biblical exegesis on this topic LeBlanc briefly only briefly touched the practice in the Introduction. The main part of his book consists of interviews ... Douglas LeBlanc – Tithing: test me in this
This is Your Brain in Love
On 1/29 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Dr. Earl Henslin wrote This Is Your Brain In Love – New Scientific Breakthroughs for a More Passionate and Emotionally Healthy Marriage for all the lovers doubting whether it’s just their soul mate’s problem, age, personality or whatever other reason for their damaged love life. Henslin leans ... Earl Henslin – This Is Your Brain In Love
An Amish Christmas
On 12/23 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Three authors (Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Barbara Cameron) wrote three novellas on Christmastime in Lancaster Country, Amish’s Paradise, Pennsylvania. Timeless themes like a returned lover, inner & outer beauty and the longing for offspring, a place and family to belong to. Seth & Miriam ... Wiseman, Fuller & Cameron – An Amish Christmas
The Liturgical Year Hardcover
On 12/1 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Sister Joan Chittister focuses in this book on the many aspects of Church’s feast and celebrations calendar, The Liturgical Year. With its cycle from Advent, Christmas, Easter and Pentecost. Every season, every element is meant to have an impact in our personal life, to help us grow spiritually. So, neither the book or the liturgical ... Joan Chittister – The Liturgical Year
The Search for God and Guinness
On 11/2 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Stephen Mansfield, known for his faith / public life mingled biographies on e.g. Winston Churchill, Pope Benedictus XVI, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, got tired of politics and jumped into Guiness’ world of beer brewers, bankers and preachers. As Guiness celebrates its 250 years in 2009, tracing ... Stephen Mansfield – The Search for God and Guiness
Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World
On 10/1 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: As a sequel to 2008's What in the world is going on? , Jeremiah elaborates 10 practical instructions for living a confident life in a world filled with chaos and crisis. While his former book totally focused on Christ's return, this one is somehow hooked on the basic question 'Will you be ready when ... David Jeremiah - Living in Confidence in a Chaotic World
Fearless
On 9/26 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: In his latest work Max Lucado, author of tens of inspirational books, children's books, and co-editor of a couple of bible editions, elaborates thoughts on fear and answers from a biblical, christian perspective. Fear addresses and shapes our character. It turns us into control freaks, raises doubts ... Max Lucado - Fearless