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A Dream So Big
On 5/12 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Steve Peifer was a 2007 winner of the CNN Heroes Award for Championing Children. But the story started ten years before. He begins his book arriving at the Nairobi international Airport with his wife and sons, seven and ten. Their family had recently gone through a painful time – an at risk pregnancy ... A Dream So Big by Steve Peifer with Gregg Lewis
Truth Stained Lies
On 3/29 Bookwomanjoan wrote: This novel marks the beginning of a new series by Blackstock, Moonlighters Series. The story starts out in such a way that I was sure I had missed a previous novel in the series. At the opening, a woman is murdered. Her estranged husband, Jay, is a suspect as he discovered her body after he had received ... Truth Stained Lies by Terri Blackstock
A Matter of Trust
On 3/22 Bookwomanjoan wrote: This is the first in what I hope will be a new series based on the experiences of Wiehl. The novel takes place in Seattle, where Wiehl lived and worked. The plot is loosely based on the real life murder of a federal prosecutor that remains unsolved today. The main character is Mia Quinn, a full-time ... A Matter of Trust by Lis Wiehl with April Henry
The Sky Beneath My Feet
On 2/11 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Beth's life is turned upside-down. Her husband, Rick, is a pastor at a large church in Lutherville - well, he's the men's pastor. When old friends who have moved to the big city come to visit, it is with a job offer for Rick. He can be head pastor of a big church in the city. The friends will see to ... The Sky Beneath My Feet by Lisa Samson
Moon Over Edisto
On 2/4 Bookwomanjoan wrote: What would be the most difficult thing to forgive someone for? That was the question that sparked the author to write this novel. For Julia Bennett and her sister, the hardest thing for them to forgive was their father betraying their family. Twenty years ago, Julia had felt sorry for her college roommate, ... Moon Over Edisto by Beth Webb Hart
Unexpected Love
On 1/14 Bookwomanjoan wrote: The attitude toward women at the time of Christ was one of subjection. They were thought inferior, fickle, contentious, and indecisive. They had no legal rights and lived under the control of their father and then husband. “God did not originally intend this for women,” Julie writes. God created ... Unexpected Love by Julie Coleman
Who Do You Think You Are?
On 1/8 Bookwomanjoan wrote: We Christians have a condition, Driscoll writes. “We're continually forgetting who we are in Christ and filling that void by placing our identity in pretty much anything else.” (3) Knowing our identity is important. It is underlying our struggles. We don't understand who we truly are in Christ. Driscoll ... Who Do You Think You Are? by Mark Driscoll
20,000 Days and Counting
On 12/27 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Midway through his fifty fourth year, Smith realized he had been alive for nearly 20,000 days. He decided to take forty eight hours and put himself through a crash course to plan his next 20,000 days. He includes in this book the thoughts and actions he pledged to implement daily for the rest of his ... 20,000 Days and Counting by Robert D. Smith
Dirty God
On 12/23 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Johnnie writes, “I believe we are on the cusp of a revolution that will change the world and this revolution will be a grace revolution.” That's why he wrote this book. The first part of this book is about God's grace. From the story of Elijah, Johhnie shows God cares about his people and wants ... Dirty God by Johnnie Moore
Silent Night
On 12/16 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Christmas is that time of the year when I want to read a heartwarming story. But it is also a busy time of the year so a novella is great. And Silent Night is a perfect choice. We are back on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in Rock Harbor. Bree and Kade are getting their lighthouse home ready for holiday ... Silent Night by Colleen Coble
Come to the Table
On 12/11 Bookwomanjoan wrote: This is the second in the SouledOut Sisters series, following Stand by Me. (See my review of Stand by Me here.) In that first book in the series, students at CCU took the Urban Experience class together, got involved in SouledOut Church, and decided to room together for the summer. Nick, Kat and Bree ... Come to the Table by Neta Jackson
Fire of the Raging Dragon
On 12/9 Bookwomanjoan wrote: There is plenty of action in this novel, the second in the Pacific Rim Series. It is sometime in the near future and China is on the loose. The new President of China is a man named Tang. He is called the Raging Dragon. China attacks and takes a small island in the South China Sea. The island, Itu Aba, ... Fire of the Raging Dragon by Don Brown
More Than a Bucket List
On 11/13 Bookwomanjoan wrote: We've seen the bucket lists, those pleasure trips or daredevil actions someone wants to do before they die. But suppose there are some other items that should be on that bucket list. Maybe something like trusting God more or becoming a more grateful person. This book is a compilation of fun things to ... More Than a Bucket List
Jesus
On 11/9 Bookwomanjoan wrote: So why another biography of Jesus? This one is different. The authors call his book a theography. They tell the story of God's interaction with humanity through the life of Jesus. They do not write about the details of Jesus' life. They write about the narratives, symbols, metaphors, and signs that are ... Jesus a Theography by Leonard Sweetand Frank Viola
Grace
On 9/9 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Max Lucado has a way with words. “God answers the mess of life with one word: grace.” “Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.” But do we really understand grace? For each of us, grace begins with God stooping to rescue us. Then He saves, raises ... Grace by Max Lucado
Fully Alive
On 9/5 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Are you comfortable? Have you become comfortable with being comfortable? Have you lost your joy? Do you want to soar again like an eagle? Davis writes, “No matter how old you are, no matter your past circumstances or physical condition, you can live fully starting today.” (17) He writes about ... Fully Alive by Ken Davis
Mondays with My Old Pastor
On 7/28 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Jose Navajo had just celebrated his forty-sixth birthday. As he put the birthday cake leftovers away, he knew he was experiencing something more than mere tiredness. “Deep in some uncertain part of my soul persisted a strange exhaustion that was difficult to explain and hard to endure.” (xi) An ... Mondays with My Old Pastor by Jose Luis Navajo
One Big Thing
On 7/8 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Do you know what you were put on this earth to accomplish? One Big Thing is the quest to find your purpose and then get your voice heard. Cooke advocates living life strategically, living life with purpose, intention, and ambition. A few people have known their purpose all their lives, others discover ... One Big Thing by Phil Cooke
The Searchers
On 6/19 Bookwomanjoan wrote: What an unusual book. I don't think I've read anything quite like it. Loconte has taken the experience of the two disciples on the way to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) and related it to the experiences of mankind. He goes through the story, paragraph by paragraph, and contemplates what the two disciples were ... The Searchers by Joseph loconte
The Encounter
On 5/24 Bookwomanjoan wrote: This book is not your typical novel. The fiction part is short, a novella, really. I read it in one day. There is also a section of the book at the end which is not fiction. The story is about Jonathan Rush, nicknamed Gold Rush because of his wealth. But he is not happy and, in fact, he recently ... The Encounter by Stephen Arterburn
Eyes of Justice
On 4/21 Bookwomanjoan wrote: The saga of The Triple Threat team continues fighting crime – only this time it is against one of their own. Cassidy, the TV crime reporter is brutally murdered. Her gruesome body is discovered by her friends Allison, a prosecutor, and Nicole, an FBI agent, when Cassidy fails to join them for dinner. All ... Eyes of Justice by Lis Wiehl and April Henry
1,000 Days
On 3/10 Bookwomanjoan wrote: This book explores how restless hearts can be satisfied in the person of Jesus. For roughly 1,000 days, He had a ministry on earth. When we understand what Jesus said and did during that time, when we become like Him, we can finally see our longing hearts fulfilled. Jonathan invites the reader along ... 1000 Days by Jonathan Falwell
Constantly Craving
On 2/28 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Humanity (Eve) once had perfection and wholeness. It was lost and now we long for it. We think we can find it in romance, accomplishments, possessions, etc. Maybe it is just a restlessness, an itch for something more. We are just not satisfied. Marilyn identifies that longing in this book. She names ... Constantly Craving by Marilyn Meberg
Bittersweet Surrender
On 2/7 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Carly Westlake's life certainly wasn't what she had thought it would be. She had lost a breast to cancer. She had lost her husband too, to a younger woman with a perfect chest. She had also lost her closest friend, Ivy – died in an automobile crash. Carly is making a go of it as the owner of a spa, ... Bittersweet Surrender by Diann Hunt
If I Knew Then What I Know Now
On 1/28 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Do you feel like you are making the same old mistakes, over and over again? Over the years, Hillsman heard people talk about the mistakes they had made, wishing they could live their life over again. She writes to encourage them – there are others who feel the same way. She writes to encourage those ... If I Knew Then What I Know Now by Ruby Hillsman
I Am a Follower
On 12/28 Bookwomanjoan wrote: “Jesus invites us all to dance...” (26) All it takes is one to start, to lead, and others will follow. “Jesus leads us in a new dance of human connection under divine direction.” (27) Too often our churches just want us to concentrate on dancing lessons. Sometimes we would just rather be ... I Am a Follower by Leonard Sweet
December 1941
On 12/4 Bookwomanjoan wrote: It has been 70 years this month but Shirley's goal “is to make the reader feel as if they were experiencing the day to day events as they unfold.” (ix) He went through hundreds of newspapers, thousands of newspaper and magazine articles, wire service bulletins, radio dispatches, private diaries, ... December 1941 by Craig Shirley
Life Everlasting
On 11/6 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Whitlow's novel is the sequel to Life Support. If you have not read that one (which I had not) you will be confused with this one. Unfortunately, there is no review of the first novel nor is sufficient information placed within the early pages of this book to allow you to “catch up” or remember ... Life Everlasting by Robert Whitlow
Beyond All Measure
On 7/2 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Ada Wentworth is twenty six when she steps off the train in Hickory Ridge, Tennessee. All she has to her name is her trunk. She was glad the auctioneer hadn't taken it too. She didn't even have a proper mourning dress and mourning she was. The man she was expecting to marry had called off the engagement. ... Beyond All Measure by Dorothy Love
Nick of Time
On 5/6 Bookwomanjoan wrote: I really like Nick Polchack the Bug Man novels and I think this is the best one yet!In a previous story Nick met Alena, Dog Woman. She trains dogs, including a cadaver dog that helped Nick solve a mystery. She is as odd as Nick is, living in an isolated area with all her dogs.As this novel begins, Nick ... Nick of Time by Tim Downs
Jolt!
On 4/23 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Cooke wants his readers to stay ahead in this constantly changing world. Our lives have been invaded by technology that is continually changing. We live in a culture of disruption. “...[W]e're living in the midst of the greatest shift in our culture since the invention of the printing press.” Cooke ... Jolt! by Phil Cooke
Max On Life
On 4/18 Bookwomanjoan wrote: We all have questions. Max, after more than twenty-five years in ministry, has received thousands of them. He takes 176 of these questions and gives his thoughtful answers.He reminds his readers that God's love is different from human love. He gives a synopsis of what God and sin are like. He talks about ... Max on Life by Max Lucado
No He Can't
On 4/15 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Years ago, McCullough, a talk radio host in Chicago, labeled Barack Obama as “one of the most dangerous politicians our generation will see.” Accurately predicting the rise and election of President Obama, McCullough “genuinely began to dread the future.” He realized the high expectation of “Yes, ... No He Can't by Kevin McCullough
The Final Summit
On 4/11 Bookwomanjoan wrote: David is a Traveler we met in The Traveler's Gift. He had used the Seven Decisions he learned (in that book) and became very wealthy then lost it all. Realizing the stupid mistakes he had made, he began over, refused debt and became wealthy again. Then he created foundations and charitable trusts to ... The Final Summit by Andy Andrews
The Fight of Our Lives
On 3/28 Bookwomanjoan wrote: If you think President Bush could do no wrong and President Obama can do no right, you'll love this book. If you think it is America's responsibility to be the savior of the Middle East, you'll love this book. If, however, you tend to be a little more objective, this book may just irritate you.It's been ... The Fight of Our Lives by William Bennett & Seth Leibsohn
Curiosities of the Civil War
On 3/13 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Garrison has made a compilation of many little known “curiosities” of the Civil War. It became clear to me early on that Garrison's level of curiosity is much higher than mine.Was I really interested in Rev. B. C. Ward, a Congregationalist pastor from Illinois, who tried to recruit an infantry company ... Curiosities of the Civil War by Webb Garrison
Defiant Joy
On 2/2 Bookwomanjoan wrote: I read Defiant Joy because I wanted to know who Chesterton was. Unfortunately, this book is almost entirely about Chesterton's works and little about the man who wrote them.Little is known of his early life. He began his formal education when he was about nine. He was “adequate” in his studies. He ... Defiant Joy by Kevin Belmonte
Sabbath
On 1/6 Bookwomanjoan wrote: What would you do for a twenty-four hour period of time if the only criterion was to pursue your deepest joy?Allender says Sabbath is to be that time. “The Sabbath, when experienced as God intended, is the best day of our lives.”His book is based on three assumptions: Sabbath is not an option (it ... Sabbath by Dan Allender
In Constant Prayer
On 12/18 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Some Christians have a prayer life that is one of close communion with God. Fixed hour prayer, or the daily office, is for the rest of us. It has sustained the life of the faithful and been a means of closer communion with God for centuries.This ancient spiritual practice may be foreign to many so Benson ... In Constant Prayer by Robert Benson
Heaven is for Real
On 11/7 Bookwomanjoan wrote: I am a little leery of reported trips to heaven. The apostle Paul didn't talk about his trip to heaven so why should I pay attention to someone who so freely tells his heavenly trip now? But what about when the individual is under four years old? Colton Burpo had a ruptured appendix ... Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent
The Grace of God
On 10/19 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Grace. It's what we want and the very thing we are so hesitant to extend to others. Is grace important? Stanley points out, "When you read the New Testament, the only thing Jesus stood against consistently was graceless religion." (xiv)Many are confused about grace because we severely underestimate the ... The Grace of God by Andy Stanley
Transforming Church in Rural America
On 10/11 Bookwomanjoan wrote: O’Dell believes “that rural America is one of the most over-churched, unreached people groups in the world.” (17) There are enough churches. There is one on most corners in small towns. The problem is that most of them are small (over sixty percent of Protestant churches average fewer than sixty ... Tranforming Church in Rural America by Shannon O'Dell
The Gospel According to Jesus
On 10/2 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Could it be that in the church today many do not understand the most basic concept of righteousness? A recent Barna study found that many associated righteousness with religious acts.This book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson Publishers.The Reformation was founded on the need for the church to ... The Gospel According to Jesus by Chris Seay
Seeds of Turmoil
On 9/15 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Part One of the book (two thirds of the text) is a retelling of the biblical story of Abraham through Jacob (with several pages of Scripture quoted). Part Two gives some information on Muhammad, the origin of Islam, and some modern history of Muslim countries. Wright draws attention to the utopian nature ... Seeds of Turmoil by Bryant Wright
Outlive Your Life
On 9/10 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Lucado wants his readers to make a difference in this world. “God has given this generation, our generation, everything we need to alter the course of human suffering.” (6) We Christians have the opportunity to make a big difference during this time of difficulty. We are encouraged to find our area ... Out Live Your Life by Max Lucado
The Falling Away
On 9/6 Bookwomanjoan wrote: T. L. Hines is known for his novels of supernatural suspense. If you are looking for demonic influence, demon possession and the rescuing from those conditions and don’t care about theological accuracy, this book is for you. There is the spiritual disease, demonic influence, which humans under the ... The Falling Away by T. L. Hines
William F. Buckley
On 8/18 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Buckley has been called the “Patron Saint of the Conservatives.” (xii) He helped to “midwife” the conservative movement. People keep coming back to Buckley, mostly for his arguments, wit and wisdom. Lott proposes that most people are missing something – Buckley’s religion, the inspiration ... William F. Buckley by Jeremy Lott
The Jesus You Can't Ignore
On 8/7 Bookwomanjoan wrote: John MacArthur takes Jude 3 seriously. We have been given the command to “contend earnestly for the faith.” MacArthur rejects the postmodern concept that Christians should be in conversation with other world views. Christians are to stand firm for what they believe.MacArthur uses Jesus as our example. ... The Jesus You Can't Ignore by John MacArthur
Lead Like Ike
On 7/7 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Loftus thinks “Eisenhower was the chief executive of the organization that pulled off the most daunting ‘business’ project in history: Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. He was the chief executive of the company that operated under the greatest pressure any executive ... Lead Like Ike by Geoff Loftus
Jesus Manifesto
On 6/1 Bookwomanjoan wrote: The authors argue that the church today is suffering from JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. We have lost sight of Christ. They want to present Christ to us in such a way that we can't "help but fall at His feet and give Him [our] undying devotion..." (xix)Christ is to be our occupation. "[T]here's nothing ... Jesus Manifesto by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola
Embracing Your Second Calling
On 5/22 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Bourke believes that “God has a special purpose for women in the second half of life that is world-changing in its scope.” (8) To understand God’s call we must turn away from clinging to youth. “We will be given a power and purpose beyond anything we have experienced.” (8) “God wants us to ... Embracing Your Second Calling by Dale Hanson Bourke
The Heart Mender
On 5/9 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Whenever I read a book by Andrews I am not sure whether it is fiction or not. Andrews clarifies the issue in an author's note at the book's beginning. He really did find some Nazi artifacts. He used historical facts and wove a story around them to explain the presence of Nazi items ... The Heart Mender by Andy Andrews
After the Hangover
On 4/16 Bookwomanjoan wrote: What a disappointing book. The subtitle declares it contains “The Conservatives' Road to Recovery.” I expected insight or leadership as to the future of the Republican Party (there is an elephant on the cover).What I got was Tyrrell’s recounting of the history of Conservatism and his special place ... After the Hangover by R. Emmett Tyrell JR.
Popes and Bankers
On 4/5 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Only Jews and Christians, of all ancient people, said usury (lending at interest) was sinful. Yet from their heritage has risen the West’s extraordinary economy.Cashill takes the reader on a historical review of the people and groups who have influenced finances: the Templars, fourteenth century Italians, ... Popes & Bankers by Jack Cashill
Saint Patrick
On 3/4 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Patrick was a Roman Briton born sometime around AD 400. His father was a landowner, a local official and a deacon in the Roman Catholic church so Patrick had a privileged childhood. He was kidnapped by Irish pirates when he was about sixteen and sold into slavery. He managed to escape after six years. ... Saint Patrick by Jonathan Rogers
The Vertical Self
On 2/21 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Sayers, a minister in Australia, found that attempts to reshape the church in the west have not been effective because the people inside the churches are suffering from an identity crisis. They seem filled with insecurity about who they were and what difference their faith makes in their lives. The ... The Vertical Self by Mark Sayers
Nelson's Complete Book of BIble Maps and Charts, 3rd Edition
On 2/9 Bookwomanjoan wrote: This third edition of a book that has been around for over fifteen years is a Bible teacher’s dream. It contains reproducible maps and charts for nonprofit and noncommercial use. There are colorful charts showing each biblical book at a glance. There are timelines of the biblical events, maps clarifying ... Nelson's Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts
Free Book
On 1/24 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Tome, pastor of 12,000 person Crossroads Church, it tired of rules, like having to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle. His book gets off to a roaring start as Tome rants against the regulations of religion. But he quickly settles down for the long ride of discipleship. Tome wants you to live in ... Free Book by Brian Tome
Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 1/7 Bookwomanjoan wrote: God uses everything, even pain, to bring about good things in our lives. We will never have a pain free life this side of heaven. Rather than avoiding pain, we can see it as our ally, pointing us to Christ. The authors look at seven areas in our lives that cause pain: injustice, rejection, loneliness, ... Finding Purpose Beyond Your Pain by Meier and Henderson
The Liturgical Year Hardcover
On 11/25 Bookwomanjoan wrote: We modern Protestants don’t do the liturgical year. Perhaps we should. Chittister says, “The liturgical year is an adventure in bringing the Christian to fullness…” It is an immersion into the life of Christ. Chittister desires that we grow wiser and holier as we embrace the essentials of ... The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
Green
On 11/6 Bookwomanjoan wrote: It is 2,000 years in the future. Thomas and the Circle serve Elyon and await his return. They have drowned in the healing red waters and are cleansed of the disease that visibly marks the evil Horde. The way of Elyon is to love the enemy but the son of Thomas wants to wage war as Elyon has been silent ... Green by Ted Dekker
Called to Worship
On 9/16 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Whaley says there is a prevalent lack of biblical understanding of worship. “People all over, from pew to pulpit, have heads full of misguided notions on the kind of worship that pleases God.” (Page xvi) This generation of evangelicals needs a firm grasp on the principles of genuine worship. Whaley ... Called to Worship by Vernon Whaley Book Review
Fearless
On 9/8 Bookwomanjoan wrote: At this time in which we live, it is hard not to fear. We fear that we do not matter and that we are unimportant. Though we are Christians, we fear we have or will disappoint God. We worry despite Jesus’ command not to. We fear for our children: their safety, their health, their future. We fear ... Fearless by Max Lucado Book Review
The Hole in Our Gospel
On 9/7 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Stearns identifies what his book is about at the very beginning: “What does God expect of us?” It is a simple question but, as Stearns says, the answer is not so simple. “God asks us for everything. He requires a total life commitment from those who would be His followers.” (P. 1) Being ... The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns
Read and Share Toddler Bible
On 8/17 Bookwomanjoan wrote: What a delightful book! The 40 stories included are short, have only a phrase or two on each page and are accompanied by great illustrations. At the beginning of each story the Bible section from which it is taken is identified, allowing adults to read the original story for context and answering children's ... Read and Share Toddler Bible by Gwen Ellis
Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl
On 7/26 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Wilson describes his work as, “an … abnormal book.” (pg. 200) In the preface he warns us that his book “does not go straight.” He’s accurate on both counts. He attempts to find unity in cacophony. In doing so he wanders through philosophy, physics, Greek mythology, theology, atheism, ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N. D. Wilson
It Happened In Italy
On 6/26 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Elizabeth Bettina’s grandmother was born and raised in Campagna, Italy. Elizabeth comes across a photo of the church where her Catholic grandparents were married showing a rabbi, among others, on the front steps. Investigating what a rabbi was doing in an Italian town during WW II is the story of ... It Happened In Italy by Elizabeth Bettina
The Principle of the Path (Hardcover)
On 6/8 Bookwomanjoan wrote: We all have dreams. We all want to get to that place where we will feel fulfilled. But how do we know we are on the right path? We’ve been hiking and taken a wrong turn, ending up somewhere we didn’t want to be. How do we find the right path to our destination? Stanley says the same principles ... The Principle of Path by Andy Stanley
Higher Hope
On 5/16 Bookwomanjoan wrote: What might happen if a conservative Christian girl takes a summer clerking position at a high power Savannah legal firm? What would the conservative Christian do if she was required to work on a libel case against an outspoken preacher? Such is the dilemma of Tami Taylor. She has had strict religious ... Higher Hope by Robert Whitlow
The Noticer
On 4/27 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Do you want to be a person other people want to be around? The Noticer by Andy Andrews will help you become such a person. This self help book reads like a novel. Jones is a person who “notices.” He notices things about people and situations that bring a new perspective to the situation, a perspective ... The Noticer by Andy Andrews
Collapse of Distinction
On 4/4 Bookwomanjoan wrote: There is a Wal-Mart nearly every 26 miles. Even small communities have a Starbucks and a McDonalds. Chain stores have spread their sameness across the nation. How is a small business going to compete? Scott McKain gives the little guy encouragement when he cites a Wall Street Journal article that ... Collapse of Distinction by Scott McKain
Christianity in Crisis: The 21st Century
On 3/1 Bookwomanjoan wrote: It’s been some fifteen years since the original edition of Christianity in Crisis was released. Hank Hanegraaff has presented an updated edition in Christianity in Crisis 21st Century. Hanegraaff does an excellent job of identifying the heresy of the faith and wealth teachers. He draws attention ... Christianity in Crisis 21st Century by Hank Hanegraaff
What's Age Got To Do With It?
On 2/10 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Robin McGraw loves to do research and it shows. There is more information in this book than I ever wanted to know about exercise, weight loss, maintaining the skin, make-up and hair. There are very practical suggestions for taking care of your body, regardless of your age. The section on achieving ... What's Age Got to do With It? by Robin McGraw
For The Tough Times
On 1/5 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Tragedy happens. We experience loss. We begin to wonder where God is in all of this. Lucado reminds us that God’s thoughts are very unlike our thoughts. “We aren’t even in the same neighborhood.” God’s goals for our lives are not those of physical comfort but are of eternal consequence. ... For These Tough Times by Max Lucado
The Truth About You
On 12/15 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Marcus Buckingham, a successful speaker and author, has crafted a mini seminar on finding our strengths. The 22 minute DVD that comes in this toolkit is captivating. While Buckingham inspires us with his words, we view the story of a young man who is good at one discipline yet is highly motivated to ... The Truth About You by Marcus Buckingham
Holding Fast
On 11/12 Bookwomanjoan wrote: Living on an island in Puget Sound, I am surrounded by mountains. I remember listening to the daily reports, not quite two years ago, of the rescue efforts to find three men on Mount Hood. I though at the time, “What would make one want to climb a mountain in the midst of winter?” Karen James ... Holding Fast by Karen James