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Victim of Grace
On 5/18 Jody wrote: Robin Jones Gunn is a very talented author, I have read many of her books most of them being her YA books, and I loved each one of them. Therefore, this book was definitely very different from what I have read by her in the past. Victim of Grace is a very personal story of Robin’s life and her journey ... Robin Jones Gunn Does It Again And Than Some
Simply Delicious Amish Cooking
On 5/3 Jody wrote: Simply Delicious Amish Cooking has 100’s of Amish home-style recipes complete with heartwarming stories that go along with the recipes. They are easy to follow recipes along with great tips, to becoming a great Amish chef in your own home. I did try one of the recipes on my own already because I ... My Review Of Simply Delicious Amish Cooking By Sherry Gordan
Beyond Heaven's Door
On 4/25 Jody wrote: I was not expecting such a small book, BUT in this small book is some very sound advice on how to get to heaven. I was and I still am very into every last word Max writes in this book. Max goes on to tell us everything from Admission At The Door to While We Wait. There is so much information packed in ... Max Does It Again
When God Makes Lemonade
On 4/2 Jody wrote: I am disabled and have some serious back issues that I will now have to live with the rest of my life, there are no more surgeries that the Doctors can do, my bones break for no reason, and I live in horrific pain every day. I do get in those slumps and start the ‘oh poor me’ and I thank God I chose ... Book Review Of When God Makes Lemonade: True Stories That Amaze & Encourage By: Don Jacobson
The Survivor
On 3/11 Jody wrote: This book picks up where Chase left off, so it was a bit different for me because I did not read Chase but I caught on as I read on. Karris Walker is bestselling suspense author and it seems where Karris goes trouble follows, of course, there is always a story that comes along with that trouble. Karris ... Suspense, Romance And A Bestselling Author That Will Get Her Story No Matter What!
Broken Wings
On 2/6 Jody wrote: Broken Wings is the second book in a trilogy by Shannon Dittemore, is the second book in the Christian fantasy series Angel Eyes which I did not know, I did not read the first book in this trilogy before reading Broken Wings, so I was a bit lost. What I did get from reading this book in the series is ... My Review Of Broken Wings By Shannon Dittemore
Six Hours One Friday
On 1/23 Jody wrote: Well as always everyone knows, I love Max Lucado, and everything he has written. This book is no different. I really enjoyed this book and it is a revelation. It is amazing to know and read why He died on the cross for me. This was such a heartfelt book for me; I could not put it down. One of my favorite ... My Review Of Six Hours One Friday: Living in the Power Of The Cross By Max Lucado
Just Like Jesus Devotional
On 1/11 Jody wrote: I being a Max Lucado fan absolutely love this devotional. I have the book by Max Just Like Jesus and this devotional has many characteristics that the book does, a daily devotional with some very interesting and thought provoking questions after each reading, this is great for bible study. You can use ... My Review Of Just Like Jesus Devotional: A Thirty-Day Walk with the Savior By Max Lucado
An Angel by Her Side
On 12/20 Jody wrote: I never got the chance to read the first two books in the ‘A Heaven on Earth’ series, but I will definitely pick them up now after reading An Angel by Her Side the 3rd book in the series. Katie Bender and Seth Stutzman are the main characters in the book. Katie has faced allot of heartbreak and tragedy ... I never got the chance to read the first two books in the
Confessions of April Grace: Chocolate-Covered Baloney
On 11/24 Jody wrote: I did not get to read the first two books in this series, and you really do not have to, to get the drift of what is going on although I am going to order them because I really enjoyed this book, April Grace being my favorite character of course. I love how she snoops around trying to be the little ... My Review Of Chocolate-Covered Baloney (The Confessions of April Grace)
Yours Is the Day, Lord, Yours Is the Night
On 11/7 Jody wrote: "Yours Is the Day, Lord, Yours Is the Night" gives a framework for prayerful devotions with a morning and evening prayer for each day of the year. The prayers have been selected to reflect the seasons and the liturgical calendar. They are intended not to replace your personal, spontaneous prayers but ... My Review Of Yours Is the Day, Lord, Yours Is the Night
The River
On 10/21 Jody wrote: Overview: Gabriel Clarke is mysteriously drawn to The River, a ribbon of frothy white water carving its way through steep canyons high in the Colorado Rockies. The rushing waters beckon him to experience freedom and adventure. But something holds him back--the memory of the terrible event he witnessed ... My Review Of The River by Michael Neale
Wild Grace
On 9/17 Jody wrote: Bestselling author Max Lucado explains that if teens let God’s grace change them, shape them, and strengthen them, their lives will never be the same. The pressures and disappointments of the world are shaping today’s teens. However, Max Lucado encourages them to take a close look at what can shape ... My Review Of 'Wild Grace' By Max Lucado
The Reason
On 8/27 Jody wrote: William Sirls is a novel about faith and believing in a higher power, for me this would be God. Sirls captures something personal about every character in ‘The Reason’; he does not miss a beat. Very well written novel Mr. Sirls, full of inspiration, love and hope for all who read your book. A small ... The Reason By William Sirls - Book Review
Grieving God's Way
On 6/26 Jody wrote: Grieving God's Way by Margaret Brownley hit home with me, I wish this book had been around 40 some years ago when tragedy struck my family. I was in a puddle of quicksand, that is the only way I can explain the grief I was drowning in for all these years. I had a brother shoot himself while I was home, ... Why I Needed To Read This Book - Grieving God's Way By Margaret Brownley
Here's Lily
On 4/17 Jody wrote: Lily thought of herself as tall and leggy like a giraffe, with naturally frizzy mass of red hair. She thinks she is not pretty at all, and boys would not even look twice at her. She then gets asked to join a modeling class, she lets this go to her head andthings starting getting a bit out of control ... A Great Lesson From A Entegetic Little Red Head - Lily By Nancy Rue
He Chose the Nails
On 4/10 Jody wrote: First of all I have to say thank you God. This book was a very emotional and educational read for me. My heart just went out to Jesus, that he had to die for my sins, as well as everyone else’s. All you can say is thank you God for sacrificing your son for me, little old me, a sinner, a nobody.I ... A Very Emotional Read For Me
Simple Secrets to a Happy Life
On 3/23 Jody wrote: I received a copy of Simple Secrets To A Happy Life by Luci Swindoll from Thomas Nelson part of the booksneeze.com blogging for books program. This book runs through many helpful hints in short chapters, on many different topics from honoring your mother and father to living an attitude of gratitude. ... Simple Secrets To A Happy Life By Luci Swindoll
God Loves Broken People
On 3/10 Jody wrote: The other side of brokenness "If I could write only one book in my lifetime, I would ask God to make it this one, the very book you now hold in your hands. . . ."―Sheila Walsh God loves broken people. And when weary, wounded men and women find a way to open their bruised hearts and somehow welcome ... God Loves Broken People: And Those Who Pretend They're Not By Sheila Walsh
Our Favorite Sins
On 2/21 Jody wrote: Todd D. Hunter focuses on showing us how much of our behavior is in fact sin and getting to the root of these sin issues. This book isn't written to condemn but rather to help us overcome and defeat these sins once and for all. Most of the sins addressed in this book are things considered "socially acceptable," ... A Great Book For Your Bedside Table To Keep Handy
From Blah to Awe
On 2/8 Jody wrote: Bishop is trying to reach young girls with her writing about how our faith can sometimes get boring, and it does sometimes, but allot of people will not admit to that. I know it does for me, my walk in faith and church life, and yes I suppose I would say God can get boring if I let it, I choose to stay ... From Blah To Awe: Shaking Up A Boring Faith By Jenna Lucado Bishop
Moments of Truth
On 1/6 Jody wrote: Moments of Truth: Unleashing God's Word One Day at a Time by Pastor John MacArthur is a daily devotional, but it is not like other devotionals you may have read. My first thought was this was going to be like all the other devotionals I have, but I was happily surprised to find out it was not.Each day ... Moments of Truth: Unleashing God's Word One Day at a Time Book Review
This Thing of Ours
On 12/27 Jody wrote: I had a very hard time putting this book down. I found Cammy’s faith to be very inspiring, and her patience through all that she went through her whole life made me really come to admire this woman. This Thing of Ours: How Faith Saved My Mafia Marriage is about a small-town girl Cammy Franzese who ... This Thing of Ours: How Faith Saved My Mafia Marriage by Cammy Franzese
Smitten
On 12/7 Jody wrote: First of all I just have to say Kristen Billerbeck is one of my all time favorite authors, I love her humor as well as her faith that comes through in her books. The book has four different authors bringing to life back into Smitten, Vt. which had become a dying town. The lumber mill had closed and with ... Smitten
The Future Door
On 11/23 Jody wrote: "When Sherlock Holmes moves out of Baker Street, a new tenant moves in-a mysterious woman named Elizabeth who has long been a fan of Holmes. When she discovers that Griffin and his uncle are also detectives, she becomes very friendly. So when Elizabeth goes missing along with a special invention, Griffin ... Future Door by Jason Lethcoe
The Lucado Inspirational Reader
On 11/7 Jody wrote: The Lucado Inspirational Reader gathers the most memorable one-liners, paragraphs, stories, and teachings from a lifetime of inspiring bestsellers into one volume. These are the words that you'll want to turn to time and again for hope and encouragement. I would recommend this book for anyone who is ... THE LUCADO INSPIRATIONAL READER: Hope and Encouragement for Your Everyday Life
A Year with Jesus
On 10/29 Jody wrote: A Year with Jesus, the primary focus is to allow the scriptures that contain Jesus' dialogue to uniquely speak to the reader. The author follows each reading with insights and applications to help explain the context and nuances of the text. The unique titling of each meditation and the nontraditional ... A Year With Jesus Daily Readings And Reflections by R.P. Nettelhorst
Heaven is for Real Deluxe Edition
On 10/19 Jody wrote: Little 4 year old Colton Burpo's family is left stunned as he begins to describe heaven and the people he encountered there with an accuracy that should be impossible for a 4 year old child. Colton has a message for his family about his encounters, and questions for his daddy whom is a Pastor at a local ... An Unbelievable Read
Your 100 Day Prayer
On 9/17 Jody wrote: This book takes you through 100 days of different prayers. It is set up like a devotional book with a great devotion on the subject for that day, and a prayer you can pray. Then you have short prayer assignments that go along with the subject, and you are provided an area to journal about your progress ... Your 100 Day Prayer - The Transforming Power of Actively Waiting on God
Stumbling Into Grace
On 8/3 Jody wrote: Stumbling Into Grace by Lisa Harper, was for me a witty and very refreshing book to read and review. I would read anything by Lisa Harper after reading this book by her. I think Lisa Harper is one of the most honest writers, along with Anne Lamott who can talk about being a stumbling Christian and laugh, ... Wonderful and Delightful Read
The Waiting Place
On 6/21 Jody wrote: This book is for anyone who does not like to wait, now how many people would that be? Hmmm, like all of us! I am the most impatient person I know as of yet. I do not like to wait, in line, wait for traffic lights, and the most important, I don't like to wait on God. WOW! I actually said it, but really ... Book Review - The Waiting Place By Eileen Button
A Billion Reasons Why
On 2/17 Jody wrote: My review of "A Billion Reasons Why" by Kristin Billerbeck, what an awesome, surprising and lively romance novel!! There is nothing I love more then a Kristin Billerbeck book. I have read almost everything she has written, and am working on more of her books. Luc DeForges comes back into Katie McKenna's ... Katie And Luc Will Make You Fall In Love With Them
Unto the Hills: A Daily Devotional
On 1/6 Jody wrote: I have never read anything by or watched Billy Graham, but after I chose this to review I have definitely changed my tune, and I would like to hear him preach now, as well as read allot more books by him. Unto the Hills is a daily devotional that has wonderful scriptures at the beginning and then a prayer ... Awesome & Inspiring Devotional By Mr. Graham
Voices of the Faithful
On 12/28 Jody wrote: This is a daily devotional from missionaries who have traveled around the world, those who serve and who are courageous and wonderful and have Gods guiding hand and protection in their service abroad. Each day you'll be taken on a new adventure by a missionary or someone else who has put their lives ... Voices of the Faithful Book Review
Really Woolly Bible Stories
On 10/13 Jody wrote: I was looking for a religious book for my grandson for Christmas. I was so happy when I received Really Woolly Bible Stories by Bonnie Rickner Jehsen. It was exactly what I wanted, something simple that he could even understand and in time be able to read to his younger brothers. I love how it rhymes ... Wonderful Book For Children
"Big Red" Holy Bible - Contemporary 3-D Art
On 10/6 Jody wrote: Yes the Bible is very easy for a child to understand and read if they are at least 3rd grade level. I was very disappointed that it was not geared towards the younger children, 5 and up. It is a very good Bible for younger children if you read it to them, but my grand children are not at that reading ... Book Review Of The Internationals Childrens Bible
A Christmas Prayer
On 9/19 Jody wrote: A review of The Christmas Story by Amy Parker and Illustrated by Marijan Ramljak. The little boy wanders through the house on a snowy Christmas night offering a prayer of thanks and blessing. The child finishes with thanks to God for the greatest Gift of all. The prayer draws attention away from the ... A Christmas Prayer By Amy Parker
A Time to Embrace
On 8/13 Jody wrote: I thought this was a good book, but I felt that it was just another Kingsbury predictable story. There's always some grand tragedy in all of her books, Things always resolve themselves in a good way. A character is given a 1% chance of living and always does. I'm a huge believer in trusting in God and ... Review Of Karen Kingsbury's - A Time To Embrace
Mystically Wired
On 6/16 Jody wrote: For instance in the beginning of the book I found it to be quite confusing. I am not a very science oriented thinker to begin with, so some chapters were hard to comprehend. I am a not a very mature Christian so it was hard for me to follow quite a bit of this book. This book relies on a lot of scientific ... My Review Of Mystically Wired By Ken Wilson
Embracing Your Second Calling
On 5/16 Jody wrote: My review of 'Embracing Your Second Calling By Dale Hanson Bourke'. I have to say that I was really looking forward to reading this from the definition of it on Booksneeze. But after I really got into the book, I was not greatly impressed, but it was not the worst book I have read lately either. I really ... Book Review Of 'Embrassing Your Second Calling'
Captivating (Revised and Expanded)
On 5/3 Jody wrote: Captivating almost reminds me of a devotional in a way. I liked the book and it did make me think of myself in some areas. But I did feel like this book was really meant for someone who has been wounded or hurt in some way. It made me think of someone that is not confident in themselves. I do recommend ... Review Of The Book Captivating By John & Staci Eldredge
Essentials for Life
On 4/7 Jody wrote: I really was not sure what to expect what this book would be about from the title. When I did get it and started to read it I found that this book for me is a wonderful handbook and guide to keep in mind that you have to study your Bible daily, as well as setting aside time to hear from God, and a time ... Essentials For Life Book Review
Beautiful Things Happen When A Woman Trusts God
On 2/27 Jody wrote: "Beautiful Things Happen When a Woman Trusts God", by Sheila Walsh. I have to admit I was not inspired by her book at all. Don't get me wrong I did love some of the Scriptures, but I had to look up allot of what she quoted in my "Life Application" study Bible, some of her writing was very confusing to ... Book Review Of Sheila Walsh' Beautiful Things Happen When a Woman Trusts God
Mom's Bible: God's Wisdom for Mothers
On 2/2 Jody wrote: Well I own pretty much every Bible there is out today, but I have never had the NCV (New Century Version) of the Bible. This was a bit different for me. I own allot of study Bibles which I absolutely love, but I don't believe I would use this as a study Bible. Now I would use this for an everyday devotional ... Mom's Bible - God's Wisdom For Mothers.. I Love This Bible!
Where is God?
On 1/20 Jody wrote: As a pretty new Christian I am still growing in this area, I read as much as I can about faith, or listen to CD's that have to do with faith. You have to know how faith grows, and Where Is God? answers many questions on faith. So if you want to read an awesome book and find some answers that you may ... Great Read