I have read almost everything that Max Lucado has written so when I had the opportunity to read a fiction book written by him, i jumped at the chance.
This book has a great setting: Coffee, and God what a great combo, lol!
This is a great fiction book with a message. A woman has a coffee shop that has been passed doewn to her from her mother and times are tough. She plans on closing shop forever when all of a sudden God shows up in a unique way and people show up to her coffeeshop for the coffee and to hear from God.
This book was a good and easy read but i wouldnt call it life-changing. If you like stories of coffeeshops, families, angels, and God this is for you. I would call this book a little "fluffy." What I mean is that it seems like a hallmark movie or a lifetime movie in book form. In no way does that make it bad, but it reminded me of that! I would recommend this if you like Christian fiction with a message.
I received this book for free in exchange with an honest review from booklookbloggers.com, thanks to them for the book.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
Book Review: The Grand Paradox by Ken Wytsma
I just finished a new book by pastor and author Ken Wytsma. His new book is called, "The Grand Paradox: The messiness of life, the mystery of God, and the necessity of faith."
This was a good book to read on how to have faith in the midst of doubts and questions. Many Christians think that to be a real christian, you must not have any questions. I disagree and this book disagrees.
My favorite chapter was chapter 7: Doubt. In my life I have dealt with doubt and i have people all the time tell me they are doubting and they are ready to give up. Wytsma talks about how God helps us through our doubts. He plainly says that often we say: where is God? and that question can lead us to finding Him. remember the verse: If you seek God, you will find him? it's true: If you are wrestling with God in doubt, pray, seek the face of God, then pick up The grand paradox by Ken Wytma. You will love it!
I received this book for free from the publisher and www.booklookbloggers.com in exchange for an honest review.
This was a good book to read on how to have faith in the midst of doubts and questions. Many Christians think that to be a real christian, you must not have any questions. I disagree and this book disagrees.
My favorite chapter was chapter 7: Doubt. In my life I have dealt with doubt and i have people all the time tell me they are doubting and they are ready to give up. Wytsma talks about how God helps us through our doubts. He plainly says that often we say: where is God? and that question can lead us to finding Him. remember the verse: If you seek God, you will find him? it's true: If you are wrestling with God in doubt, pray, seek the face of God, then pick up The grand paradox by Ken Wytma. You will love it!
I received this book for free from the publisher and www.booklookbloggers.com in exchange for an honest review.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Very interesting read that will get you hooked from page one.
I just finished shovel ready by Adam Sternbergh. This is the first book in a series of books called The Spademan Novel.
First of all this book takes place in the future and its placed in a dystopian world. So if thats not your cup of tea, this might not be for you. But if you like, end of time, dream worlds vs. real worlds, spying, murder, kidnapping...This book might be for you. I dont like to give away any plot in my reviews, if you want a basic go to amazon and look it up.
I literally couldnt put it down and it is fast paced and exciting.
I do have to warn you though: The writing style is very unique. What I mean is that quotes by people are not quoted, so as you begin the book it may be confused and not like it. Do not fret! Keep reading and your mind will learn to distinguish quote and description. Sternbergh is a very gifted author with a great future ahead of him (this is his first book).
It does have some language if you dont like that, be warned.
Gotta go, I am going to pick up book two in the series that has come out. Check this book out first, I highly recommend it.
I recieved this book for free from bloggingforbooks.org.
First of all this book takes place in the future and its placed in a dystopian world. So if thats not your cup of tea, this might not be for you. But if you like, end of time, dream worlds vs. real worlds, spying, murder, kidnapping...This book might be for you. I dont like to give away any plot in my reviews, if you want a basic go to amazon and look it up.
I literally couldnt put it down and it is fast paced and exciting.
I do have to warn you though: The writing style is very unique. What I mean is that quotes by people are not quoted, so as you begin the book it may be confused and not like it. Do not fret! Keep reading and your mind will learn to distinguish quote and description. Sternbergh is a very gifted author with a great future ahead of him (this is his first book).
It does have some language if you dont like that, be warned.
Gotta go, I am going to pick up book two in the series that has come out. Check this book out first, I highly recommend it.
I recieved this book for free from bloggingforbooks.org.
Friday, January 9, 2015
Book review: Vanishing grace by Phillip Yancey
When Philip Yancey writes a book I read it. I have loved every book he has ever wrote. I got saved in 1996 and read his book, What's Amazing about grace, and I loved it and it help me grow in Christ. This book Vanishing Grace is a sequel of sorts and it has grown my faith tremendously.
I have to say that many of his books are very long and feel a little "bloated." This book is not like that. At 272 pages it is just the right length.
My favorite chapter was chapter 9: Is there anyone else? The God question. In this very helpful chapter it helps believers defend their belief in God and share that belief with others.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who struggles with trusting in God's forgiveness, love, mercy, and faith. This book will be a huge help to understand grace and to live out grace.
I received this book for free from booklookbloggers.com
I have to say that many of his books are very long and feel a little "bloated." This book is not like that. At 272 pages it is just the right length.
My favorite chapter was chapter 9: Is there anyone else? The God question. In this very helpful chapter it helps believers defend their belief in God and share that belief with others.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who struggles with trusting in God's forgiveness, love, mercy, and faith. This book will be a huge help to understand grace and to live out grace.
I received this book for free from booklookbloggers.com
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Great new book called Be the Message
Kerry Shook writes great books. this one is no different. The temptation in the Christian life is to be judgmental and preach toward outsiders. This book tells it like it is. What outsiders need is not our words but they need us to live out the message of Jesus Christ in everyday life.
If you are looking for a book to give you practical steps in how the church and individuals and even small groups can be the message and live it out in the community and world, this is the book for you. Pick one up today and you will be the message today!
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers.
If you are looking for a book to give you practical steps in how the church and individuals and even small groups can be the message and live it out in the community and world, this is the book for you. Pick one up today and you will be the message today!
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers.
Monday, October 27, 2014
book review: frame 232
Historical fiction is a fun genre to me and this book is no different. Throw in JFK and a fictitious story behind it and you get Frame 232 written by wil mara
I have always been intrigued by the jfk murder. rumors float around. this book takes a theory and runs with it. this says there was a woman at the scene filming during the murder and she has never came forward. what would happen if she was located? we could know the truth to the jfk murder.
this book was given to me for free in exchange with an honest review by tyndale publishers.
I have always been intrigued by the jfk murder. rumors float around. this book takes a theory and runs with it. this says there was a woman at the scene filming during the murder and she has never came forward. what would happen if she was located? we could know the truth to the jfk murder.
this book was given to me for free in exchange with an honest review by tyndale publishers.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Book Review: Killing Lions by John and Sam Eldredge
John Eldredge is one of my favorite authors pf all time. When I heard of his new book written with his son, i got excited.
Killing Lions is a unique book. It is written as a conversation between father and son. The book is specifically written for people in their 20's navigating through life's challenges and changes.
Even though I am past my 20's I benefited from reading it because I have a son and at some point i will have to help him become a man
This book helps guys become men in the godly sense of the word. if you are in your 20's or are looking for something for your 20 something son, this is the book, i highly recommend it to you.
This book was given to me for free in exchange for an honest review from booklook bloggers.
Killing Lions is a unique book. It is written as a conversation between father and son. The book is specifically written for people in their 20's navigating through life's challenges and changes.
Even though I am past my 20's I benefited from reading it because I have a son and at some point i will have to help him become a man
This book helps guys become men in the godly sense of the word. if you are in your 20's or are looking for something for your 20 something son, this is the book, i highly recommend it to you.
This book was given to me for free in exchange for an honest review from booklook bloggers.
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