Tuesday 27 December 2011

"This Thing of Ours How Faith Saved My Mafia Marriage" By Cammy Franzese

This is a true story about a girl Cammy, who falls in love with a man whom she doesn't know until after they are married, when he is arrested. The story is really facinating to see what one woman can endure and still remain committed to her husband. For a woman to marry a man involved with the mafia and not know it really astounds me.
This book is exactly what I thought it would be. It's about how God can intervene in any situation, especially when we remain faithful to him. His mercy and grace endure forever. One thing I think that would have been better would be a retelling of the story, but this seemed more of a diary format. I guess that's what makes it more personal.

I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers (booksneeze.com) as part of their book review bloggers program.

Monday 21 November 2011

The Lucado Inspirational Reader Hope and Encouragement for Your Everyday Life

This isn’t a book you will sit down and read all at once. I find myself still coming back to this book for a pick me up now and then. I just open a section and begin reading. Max is a wonderful author and has so many anecdotes, quotes and short stories to get you through even the toughest times, along with God of course. The book is categorized by specific needs you have at the time so you turn right to that section. This is a lovely gift idea for Christmas, or anytime really! The book is made of a heavier paper and should stand the test of time with wear and tear. The book covers many topics such as forgivness, compassion, hope & faith for your everyday life. Although this book is very big, 450 pages, the stories are short enough that this could easily be a coffee table book. I would also recommend for a small group discussion!

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Monday 24 October 2011

Just In Case You Ever Wonder by Max Lucado

     I recently had the opportunity to read "Just In Case You Ever Wonder" to my son. He loved it. The book tells children, and adults alike that while we are not yet perfect, and we have fears, God loves us just the way we are. In Heaven there is no tears, no monsters, just big God hugs. This also applies to parents as well, and while this book was written for children, it's enough for us adults to realize that we are all God's children, and God doesn't want us to change. He made us the way we are for a reason. No other person has the same eyes or nose as you. You were made the way God intended.
    I really enjoyed this book. It also came as a nice hardcover so it is a great collector item for my son. He should have it for many years to come. The pictures are very clear and conveys the message that is written in the book. It is a nice bedtime read to remind children that one day there will be no more pain and that us as parents will be with them always, in Heaven.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers through their blogging program, BookSneeze. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this is accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Wednesday 5 October 2011

When God Whispers Your Name


I think the message being conveyed in this book is that of "No matter where you go in life or what you do, that is exactly where you're suppose to be." This is the first book I've read by Max Lucado and I can see he is a very talenter writer. He tends to take exerpts from the Bible and put them into todays contexts to show how they relate to you and I. The writer uses modern language to help the reader understand the point he is trying to make.
 If you need a little encouragement to help get you through the day, I would reccomend taking the time to sit down and read what the author has to say. If you flip to the end and scroll through that first, you will see a study section with questions pertaining to each chapter and you can follow along after each section. God is an unchanging God and is still the same today as He was back then, in the time of Moses & Abraham. He still wants you to seek him, worship Him, trust Him and he will see you through each situation no matter how small.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements

Wednesday 28 September 2011

Book Reviews

Cooming soon to this blog, book reviews!! Keep checking back for updates!