Choosing to See
August 31, 2010
Choosing to See By Mary Beth Chapman with Ellen Vaughn
c. 2010
ISBN: 978-0-8007-1991-3
$21.99, Revell
Review by Lisa J Lickel
You gotta love a woman who admits to peeing on her future husband before they’ve even had their first date. I don’t tend to read much non-fiction. I picked up this book because I thought it would be another nice Bible study-themed guide I could share with a ladies group. And I like SCC music. I prefer fictional people doing fictional things to escape from the reality of all the denials in a writer’s life that barely outweigh the compliments, the catfights at church and little girls getting smushed at my mailbox when only my teenaged son is at home.
I read the back of the book and thought, great, another story about how bad things happen to famous people and they write a best-selling book about it. Then I got to the inside. Okay, yes, it’s a bad-thing-happened-to-my-family story, but it’s more than that.
Mary Beth Chapman’s memoir of how she got the place of being able to still be a daughter of the King despite the fact that very little of how she planned to practice...
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Ten Prophetic Clues
August 22, 2010
What in the World is Going On
Dr. David Jeremiah
c. 2008
Thomas Nelson Publishers
I rarely read modern era books dealing with Biblical prophecy, for at best they tend to be alarmist and eventually proven wrong; at worst they are a catalyst for radical new faith movements. Dr. Jeremiah’s 2008 book, which examines world news and compares events to “10 prophetic clues,” falls in between. His use of somewhat dated research to back up claims that focus on the worldwide race to the end times liberally quote from scholarly and world leader papers. I keep as a test Jesus’s admonition to not believe other people’s claims to see his return; Dr. Jeremiah doesn’t push a particular date or time.
The ten prophetic clues begin with the most obvious: Israel became a nation. In fact, most of the prophecies Dr. Jeremiah attempts to examine in light of modern events deals with natural disasters and the much-blessed Nobel-prize-winning Jews. Why does America prosper? Because we’re nice to Israel which will prove to have the greatest oil reserves on the planet. The ensuing attempt to control that oil will culminate in the battle of Armageddon. The author also claims that...
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The Bishop by Steven James
August 2, 2010
From the publisher:
The Bishop
by Steven James
Bestselling author Steven James delivers another high-octane, adrenaline-laced suspense thriller that his fans have been clamoring for.
This time, a congressman’s daughter is found dead—as her killers launch a spree of perfect murders in the Washington DC metro area. With nothing to link the crimes together, FBI special agent Patrick Bowers’ skills are pushed to the limit. Using his impeccable logic and innovative investigation techniques, Bowers is in a race against time to find the killers before they strike again, even as his personal life becomes more complicated than ever.
Although this is book 4 in The Bowers Files series, this book can be read as a stand-alone. Steven James’ masterful writing and mind-bending twists will have you on the edge of your seat!
http://stvjames.blogspot.com
Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
August, 2010
ISBN 9780800733025
$14.99
My review: Move over, ghost of Robert Ludlum! Meet Steven James who has published a number of novels which are new to me.
In The Bishop, fourth in the Bowers files series, FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers is called upon...
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July 29, 2010
Special Invitation for readers of The Bishop by Steven James
July 25, 2010
Facebook Party details: Meet Steven James and win great prizes! Move over Robert Ludlum, my new fav thriller author is Steven James!
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Courting Morrow Little - a haunting read
July 17, 2010
Courting Morrow Little: A Novel
by Laura Frantz
ISBN: 978-0-8007-3340-7
$14.99
From the publisher:
Morrow Little is haunted by the memory of the day her family was torn apart by raiding Shawnee warriors. Now that she is nearly a grown woman and her father is ailing, she must make difficult choices about the future.
This sweeping tale of romance and forgiveness will envelop readers as it takes them from a Kentucky fort through the vast wilderness of the West.
My review:
Laura Frantz has a captivating voice. It’s Revolutionary War time in America, and Frantz reminds us of the slight language drift without going overboard. The character costumes and mannerisms are wonderfully true to era and I enjoyed the book without having to stop and verify facts. What a treat
The book was long enough, but I would have liked a little more glimpse into Morrow’s life in Philadelphia. The title word “courting” takes us only half way through the story, as Morrow chooses a mate and the rest of the story is the hardship of life on the frontier, both for the first nation Shawnee and the...
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Venom and Song by Batson and Hopper Review
July 16, 2010
Venom and Song
c. July 2010
Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 9781400315062
Hardcover, retail: $14.99
From the publisher:
Now in the strange realm of Allyra, the Seven young lords confront a traitor in their midst, a creature-infested forest, teenage fears and doubts, inexplicable mysteries . . . and the Spider King himself.
In a rigorous training program that makes boot camp look like Disneyland, the Seven must quickly learn to harness their own powers, work as one, and elude the Spider King’s spies. But as the ancient Berinfell Prophecies are revealed, the Seven soon discover their training might not be enough. To stop the Spider King they must also unravel the secrets of the Rainsong, travel to a creepy, trap-infested fortress to find the legendary keystone, and lead the Berinfell Elves in an attack on the Spider King’s own turf. An epic adventure with powerful messages about true strength, forgiveness, and working together as one body that will grab the attention of intermediate readers.
Learn more about The Berinfell Prophecies at http://www.heedtheprophecies.com.
My review: I stepped into the story with this book, book two, and right away realized that the story should be read in order; especially given the...
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No Other by Shawna K Williams
July 13, 2010
Review of No Other
By Shawna K Williams
c. 2010
ISBN – 978-1-936000-53-1
A Desert Breeze eBook
Wow, forgot I was reading there for a moment when I happened to look away from the screen. Rats—time for the season ending episode of my second-favorite television show. With the recorder on the blink, I have to watch in real time, or I would have kept reading.
From the publisher:
In the aftermath of WWII all Jakob Wilheimer wants is to get over his pain, get on with life, and if at all possible, forgive those who've wronged his family -- including himself. But it's hard to do when there are constant reminders. One of them being his former schoolmate, now teacher, Meri Parker -- Miss Port Delamar Pearl, Mayor's daughter, Belle of the town -- Meri Parker.
After enduring the stigma and isolation associated with the internment camp, the awkwardness of going back to school should've been a cake walk. But Jakob didn't expect to find himself inexplicably drawn to Meri. Or to discover that the pain and loneliness of her life surpassed his own. She needed to be rescued from the wretched people seeking to control her...
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July 7, 2010
Inspy E-Book Challenge! Come play with us.....and win
July 7, 2010
Inspirational Ebook Challenge
Every time I notice a free inspirational ebook offered at Amazon, I download it to my iPhone. Now my virtual to be read pile is starting to resemble the pile of print books sitting on my nightstand.
Between now and the end of the year, I'm challenging myself to whittle down the stack. I plan to read at least six ebooks in the next six months. Care to join me?
Maybe you've never tried an ebook. Well honey, it's time to jump on the technology bandwagon. Remember, you don't need to own an ereader to participate. Amazon offers a free Kindle download for your PC
here.
To participate in this challenge:1. Grab a challenge button and post it in a blog entry or your sidebar.
2. Blog about this challenge, then link your blog entry or challenge page to the Linky Tool below so we can hop over to follow your progress.
3. Start reading your six (or more) inspirational ebooks. They don't
have to be romance. But it would make my heart sing if you chose at least one inspy romance for the challenge,...
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