Here is where I'll try to post books, resources and just "stuff" that I'd recommend to my best friend - and you can learn about them too!
Book Reviews
I love to read! I'll slowly add book recommendations here.
Christian Encounter Series - J.S. Bach book review
Christian Encounter Series - J.S. Bach
Author: Rick Marschall
Review: 3.5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. Although I will joyfully listen to anything Mozart, weep at the 2nd movement of Beethoven’s Pathetique, and rejoice while listening to and singing along with Handel’s Messiah, my favorite classical composer, by far, is Johann Sebastian Bach. …
Life Without Limits by Nick Vujicic
Book Review of: Life Without Limits
Author: Nick Vujicic
Published by: DoubleDay Books
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
I liked this book. How can you not enjoy reading a story of a man, born without limbs, who is more enthusiastic about life than most Christians who have both hands and feet. …
Book Review - The Fight of our Lives
Book Review: The Fight of our Lives by William Bennett and Seth Leibsohn
Official Book Description
Want to know the dirty little secret in the war on terror? Some of us have already surrendered.
Since the dreadful events of 9/11, America has waged an international war on terrorism. …
Desiring God - Book Review
Book Title: Desiring God
Author: John Piper
My rating: 4 stars
My Review:
I have a deep appreciation for John Piper and his teaching ministry. I’ve heard many of his sermons, have seen numerous topical videos of him where I’ve cheered and he stood firm on the bible on issues where many people are caving into worldly pressures. …
Book Review-Couples Who Pray
Title: Couples Who Pray: The Most Intimate Act Between and Man and a Woman
Authors: Squire Rushnell and Louise DuArt
Official book summary:
In this entertaining, highly readable book, couples learn that a fabulous marriage can be the outcome of learning to pray together, causing a 20 to 30 percent increase in romance, conversation and happiness.
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What Is He Really Thinking
Name: What's He Really Thinking? How to Be a Relational Genius with the Man in Your Life
Author: Paula Rinehart
Official Book Description
A woman's guide into a man's heart and mind offering invaluable insights, understanding, and the tools for building healthier relationships.
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Sabbath by Dan Allender
Although I enjoyed reading this book, and even enjoyed some of the practical ways the author celebrates the Sabbath, I was very disappointed in the lack of scriptural support for most, if not all of his points. …
Slave by John MacArthur
Book Review - A Year with God by R.P. Nettelhorst
I received this week the book "A Year with God" by R.P. Nettelhorst through Booksneeze.
It's a typical devotional book with 365 Old Testament scripture sections and the authors devotional written underneath.
Illegals by Darrell Ankarlo
I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I received this book in the mail last week. The first few chapters are tremendously interesting and they give a good perspective on what is really happening on our southern border. …
Love and Respect Gift Book
From the back cover:
Love and Respect. Just two little words. But they have the power to transform any marriage -- from chaotic to calm. Or from shaky to steady ground.
Why these two words? They fill the deepest desires of a man and a woman. …
Outlive Your Life - Max Lucado
The Butterfly Effect
The decisions you make and the way you treat others have more impact than you may ever realize.
Speaker and New York Times best-selling author Andy Andrews shares a compelling and powerful story about a decision one man made over a hundred years ago, and the ripple effect it’s had on us individually, and nationwide, today. …
Let's Do Lunch by Roger Troy Wilson
I was eager to get this book and immediately started to read it through to find out how in the world the author, Roger Troy Wilson, lost the weight and how he has managed to keep it off by "eating all the calories and carbs you want to lose weight". …
Jungle Warfare - a book for Salespeople
Looking to keep Jesus Christ first in your job as a full time Sales Professional? This might be the book for you.
I received my copy of
last week and finally had a chance to read through it and summarize my thoughts.
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Same Kind of Different As Me
Well I got another book from BookSneeze.com last week. I've had a hard time putting this one down. I'd recommend it - definitely.
The Dad's Bible
What He Must Be - by Voddie Baucham
I got this book the second it was available. And I'm not kidding.
If you've followed my (old) blog for long you know how much I appreciate Dr. Baucham's ministry and teaching. Just do a search on YouTube and listen to one of his fabulous sermons - you'll be hooked. …
Food Reviews
Here's where I'll post places we've eaten and enjoyed and other food related posts! Yum!
Chez Pierre - Crystal Lake, Illinois
This evening we decided to try out a new little place not too far from home: Chez Pierre in Crystal Lake, Illinois. There were a few nice reviews online and we'd never heard of the place even though we have lived in the area for quite some time and the restaurant has been there for 8 years.
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Health and Wellness
Natural Progesterone Cream
Try T-Tapp
I'll admit I'm not Ms. America nor am I a picture of excellent health but for the most part I stay pretty healthy. Some of the products and places here are why I think I've been able to stay away from the Doctor and conventional medicine for most of my life.
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