Reviews by Kate
The Searchers
On 10/6 Kate wrote: Join Jesus and the two men journeying to Emmaus as they confront the doubts that they faced after the death of their savior. After they saw Jesus give his life on the cross, these two men were distraught and lost, confused in their faith. What they didn’t know was that their savior had risen, conquering ... The Searchers by Joseph Loconte
Twelve Unlikely Heroes
On 9/13 Kate wrote: Twelve Unlikely Hereos: How God Commissioned Unexpected People in the Bible and What He Wants to do With You by Jon MacArthurEach chapter of MacArthur’s book outlines the story of one of the twelve “unlikely” heroes: Enoch, Joseph, Miriam, Gideon, Samson, Jonathan, Jonah, Esther, John the Baptist, ... Twelve Unlikely Hereos: How God Commissioned Unexpected People in the Bible and What He Wants to do With You by Jon MacArthur
Running for My Life
On 8/21 Kate wrote: Running for My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games By Lopez LomongThis is the absolutely amazing story of a young child who was literally torn out of his mother’s arms at a church service in their home of Sudan. He was taken by rebel forces, along with ...
Ascent from Darkness
On 8/1 Kate wrote: Wow! This was an intense read and an unbelievable story…but I DO believe it! This first person narrative makes you marvel at the depths a man can sink to when he turns to the forces of evil for power and control. At his wits end over family strife and relationship troubles, Leehan turns to drugs and ... Ascent from Darkness By Michael Leehan
Stuck DVD-Based Study
On 4/26 Kate wrote: I was so excited to receive this small group Bible Study to review. It is very nicely packaged, and I love how everything is laid out so clearly…you know exactly what materials to use when. On a practical level, this study is great because each session can be gone through rather quickly if your group ... Stuck by Jennie Allen
The Love & Respect Experience
On 10/12 Kate wrote: First off I love that this devotional has a leather cover and attractive appearance, which right away makes it a nice gift idea. Even better is the content of this unique book. Based on the original Love and Respect book, this devotional contains weekly readings to guide couples in deepening their relationship ... The Love & Respect Experience A Husband-Friendly Devotional that Wives Truly Love
Lead. Serve. Love.
On 9/29 Kate wrote: Just as the title says, this book is full of three word points that are backed up by the author with scripture and captures the essence of some important topics. What this book succeeds in doing is cutting out all the wordy and cumbersome text and boiling the important points down instead of watering ... Lead. Serve. Love. 100 Three-Word Ways to Live Like Jesus
The Velveteen Bible
On 4/14 Kate wrote: A beautiful hard cover bible perfect for any child. The soft flocked cover and case of this bible makes it look and feel very special. Though a children’s bible, it is not a summarized or bible story book, but instead contains the full biblical text making it a good resource for children’s bible ... The Velveteen Bible
Unto the Hills: A Daily Devotional
On 1/8 Kate wrote: Unto the Hills by Billy GrahamA compilation of previously released writings, this is an inspirational and uplifting daily devotional. Psalm 121:1-2: "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth” is the inspiration for ... Unto the Hills; A Daily Devotional
A Time to Embrace
On 12/13 Kate wrote: This is the second novel in a series, the first being A Time to Dance. Each of these books follow the story of Abby and John Reynolds, a couple who has been married twenty plus years and been through countless obstacles. As the novel opens, they have just rekindled their marriage after it almost ended ... A Time to Embrace by Karen Kingsbury
A Year with God
On 11/18 Kate wrote: A daily devotional that focuses on the importance of immersing your thoughts in the Word of God in order to transform them to match those of the Savior. Rather than following a calendar schedule as many devotionals do, (Jan.1-Dec. 31) this devotional start simply with Day 1, making it feel accessible ... A Year with God by R.P. Nettlehurst
I Lift Up My Soul
On 10/25 Kate wrote: I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God by Charles Stanley A compilation of readings from Charles Stanley’s multitude of works. As a daily devotional, it’s laid out with a one page devotion for each day of the year, and includes a key verse and scripture passage as well. These Bible ... I Lift Up My Soul by Charles Stanley
Really Woolly Bible Stories
On 10/19 Kate wrote: Great book of Bible stories for little ones! Each is actually more like a poem written to briefly introduce these popular stories to children. They are written in rhyming fashion, which is both fun to listen to and to read. The popular stories are each covered: creation, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, David ... Really Woolly Bible Stories by Bonnie Jensen
"Big Red" Holy Bible - Contemporary 3-D Art
On 10/6 Kate wrote: "Big Red" Holy Bible - Contemporary 3-D Art International Children’s Bible is a good choice for children age 8 and up, especially boys. The cover is attention grabbing as it is an almost holographic looking design. There are quite a few full color, detailed pictures throughout this Bible. Each depicts ... "Big Red" Holy Bible - Contemporary 3-D Art International Children’s Bible
The Boy Who Changed the World
On 9/18 Kate wrote: This is an inspirational story of the lives of several different men and how they each ended up changing the world. The message of each story is that every single thing that each of us do, no matter how small, effects the ultimate outcome of many lives. Like a butterflies wings fluttering can create ... The Boy Who Changed the World by Andy Andrews
God's Promises for Women of Faith
On 9/15 Kate wrote: A cute little gift book with a fun cover. I could see gifting this little book to a girl friend or female family member. The intended audience is of course Christian woman. I would suggest that, if giving as a gift, making sure the recipient is familiar with the Bible. I say this because the verses used ... God’s Promises for Woman of Faith
The Heavens Proclaim His Glory
On 9/8 Kate wrote: What an interesting and awe inspiring book! The Heavens Proclaim His Glory is an apt title for this collection of photos from space. Each picture is brilliant, colorful, and amazing. I like the mix of Bible scripture with facts about the stars, galaxies, and other wonders of the universe featured within. ... The Heavens Proclaim His Glory
Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World (Trade Paper)
On 8/18 Kate wrote: Living With Confidence In A Chaotic World by Dr. David Jeremiah is the sequel to his previous book, What in the World Is Going On, which I must say I haven’t read. I do think the information in this book can stand on it’s own, however. The author outlines ten ways to stay focused on biblical truth ... Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World by Dr. Jeremiah
Let's Do Lunch
On 8/9 Kate wrote: Roger Troy Wilson lost a significant amount of weight and this book details how he did it. I am giving this book 2 stars because the writing is good, but the diet itself is very questionable. The author states that anyone can lose weight by eating only the foods he has deemed as acceptable…basically ... Let’s Do Lunch by Roger Troy Wilson
100 Prayers God Loves to Hear, 100 Praise Songs
On 8/2 Kate wrote: Beautiful children’s book! A great book full of wonderful prayers for kids. Each and every page features full color photos to keep kids engaged. The book is quite long and would be perfect to read from before bed each night . It contains short Bible stories, memory verses, and songs covering a variety ... 100 Prayers God Loves to Hear
Angel Song
On 7/26 Kate wrote: An uplifting page turner from beginning to end. This is the story of Anne Fletcher, a woman who watches helplessness as her sister is unexpectedly taken from her. During this devastating time, God sends both people, and angels, to help Anne overcome the tragedy and realize the immense love He has for ... Angel Song by Shelia Walsh and Kathryn Cushman
The Prophecy Answer Book
On 7/13 Kate wrote: The first thing you should note about this book is that it’s really closer to a pamphlet. It is a “pocket size” book and has very small font, which I found hard to read for any extended time. The content of the book is quite interesting though. Due to it’s limited size, the author covers most ... The Prophecy Answer Book by David Jeremiah
Read and Share: The Jesus Series, Life and Miracles
On 5/22 Kate wrote: This DVD did not hold my almost five year old son’s attention for very long. He started out very intent on watching it, but I think the stories jumped around way too much and ended up being confusing for him. The 30 minute time frame is too short to try and touch on Jesus’ life and miracles. I felt ... The Jesus Series Read and Share Bible DVD, Life and Miracles
NCV Dad's Bible
On 5/12 Kate wrote: Dad’s Bible is a great resource for any father. While it is not an in depth study bible, it is full of insights and practical information for dads. The translation ,(NCV),is very user friendly and easy to read. The print is a good size, and the overall quality of this bible is good. Some of the special ... Dad's Bible
Embracing Your Second Calling
On 5/5 Kate wrote: Using Biblical lessons and stories, Dale Hanson Bourke has written a useful and insightful book on purpose and passion. Particularly, this book addresses Christian women who are in the changing years of life when children have grown up and women are left wondering “what’s next”. In our society, ... Embracing Your Second Calling by Dale Hanson Bourke
If I Could Ask God Anything
On 4/13 Kate wrote: This is an easy to use and scripturally sound resource for answering kids questions about God, Jesus, the Bible, and more. So many topics are covered, and the text is broken down in such a way that one can easily locate each subject. There are a couple hundred questions that are addressed, some very ... If I Could Ask God Anything by Kathryn Slattery
Will the World End in 2012?
On 4/2 Kate wrote: I must say the topic of this book is not one I have been highly interested in and in fact is a subject that I have often rolled my eyes at when brought up in conversation. I have had people ask me recently if I think the world is going to end in 2010, and as I am not especially familiar with the argument ... Will the World End in 2012? By Raymond C. Hundley
The Voice New Testament
On 3/23 Kate wrote: I was completely unfamiliar with this Bible translation upon receiving it. I am personally someone who loves to read and compare different translations. While I have favorites that I use more frequently, I think it is truly beneficial to explore new translations. I know that some disagree, and feel certain ... The Voice New Testament
Greater Love
On 3/17 Kate wrote: I am a huge fan of suspense novels, and have a few favorite authors that I am loyal to. It takes a lot for me to branch out and take a risk when it comes to this genre, and so I was very reluctant to read this novel. I am picky and want my suspense to be both believable and thrilling at the same time, ... Greater Love by Robert Whitlow
Essentials for Life
On 3/16 Kate wrote: Essentials for Life by Marcia Ford is a very valuable little volume. Each of the fifty short chapters outlines one specific piece of the puzzle of what a Christian life is. Each topic is supported my relevant scripture as well as quotes from a variety of people. The use of scripture is encouraging without ... Essentials for Life: Your Back to Basics Guide To What Matters Most By Marcia Ford
Kaleidoscope
On 3/2 Kate wrote: Patsy Clairmont's book on Proverbs was a very quick and easy read. Each chapter is short and to the point, which I found refreshing. Even though it is a book you could read in a sitting or two, it packs a powerful punch. I recommended this book to a friends who was looking for a personal bible study ... Kaleidoscope by Patsy Clairmont
66 Love Letters
On 2/17 Kate wrote: 66 Love Letters by Dr. Larry Crabb is an awesome book! The author has taken such a unique approach to helping people understand God’s Word. Each of the 66 love letters is a summary of each book of the Bible, written as a conversation between the author and God. From Genesis to Revelation, Dr. Crabb ... 66 Love Letters A Conversation with God That Invites You Into His Story
Mom's Bible: God's Wisdom for Mothers
On 2/8 Kate wrote: I am enjoying using the Mom’s Bible for my daily bible reading and devotions. It offers a nice change of pace from a more scholarly study bible. It is enlightening to try a different translation once in awhile and tends to make God’s word “fresh” after becoming familiar with a favorite translation. ... Mom's Bible God's Wisdom For Mothers
How to Reach Your Full Potential for God
On 2/2 Kate wrote: A thought provoking book that requires one to ask some deep questions such as "am I really living the life God has planned for me, or am I just settling?". Stanley pointedly explores the idea of living a spirit led, God glorifying life and going beyond just merely existing. I found myself getting uncomfortable ... How to Reach Your Full Potential For God By Charles Stanley