12 Ways to Develop A Postive Attitude by Dale E Galloway
Short simple and to the point. Positive thinking works and is godly. God tells us not to worry, so don't think all those negative thoughts. If we focus on the positive, on all the gifts from God, we will be happier. Let God and trust God. This is a good book. Not great, but it gets the point across.
Where Will You Go from Here from Valorie Burton
I wasn't really enthusiastic when I got this book from the publisher inexchange for this review, but I figured maybe I would learn something. It took me a day just to pick up the book, but once I got started, surprisingly it captured me! You will love this book. It is so easy to read, it flows smoothly like an emotional sweet story, and it makes sense! The author is a good writer and she knows how to keep your interest. She filled the book with emotionally touching stories that you can relate to and that can help you feel better about your own tough situation.
The thing I loved most about this book was that it lifted me up. I have been in a bit of a depression for a while now, but this book reminded me that God is in control and that He has plans for me. So even if I think I should be in place A, God knows that place B is better for me. This book reminds us of the beauty of God's perfect plans and how we should stop fighting for our way and turn the reigns over to Him. When we feel like we can't go on living, God carries us and helps us past this one bump (even if it is a BIG bump) and He will turn things around for His children. This book was inspiring and uplifting! I definitely recommend it!
I would give this book 4 stars. The only reason I wouldnt give 5 stars is that some Christians may not agree with this thinking or solution to life's problems. But if you believe the solution, this book will for sure lift your spirits. At the very least, it'll make you feel better!
Disclaimer: i gave my honest review. I received this book from teh publisher but a positive review was not required. But this book got one anyway!
The thing I loved most about this book was that it lifted me up. I have been in a bit of a depression for a while now, but this book reminded me that God is in control and that He has plans for me. So even if I think I should be in place A, God knows that place B is better for me. This book reminds us of the beauty of God's perfect plans and how we should stop fighting for our way and turn the reigns over to Him. When we feel like we can't go on living, God carries us and helps us past this one bump (even if it is a BIG bump) and He will turn things around for His children. This book was inspiring and uplifting! I definitely recommend it!
I would give this book 4 stars. The only reason I wouldnt give 5 stars is that some Christians may not agree with this thinking or solution to life's problems. But if you believe the solution, this book will for sure lift your spirits. At the very least, it'll make you feel better!
Disclaimer: i gave my honest review. I received this book from teh publisher but a positive review was not required. But this book got one anyway!
The Blessing by John Trent and Gary Smalley
Gary Smalley has written some good books so I thought this one would be good too. The idea seemed fantastic - unconditional love and the idea of blessing others - giving them a real blessing that matters and makes a difference in their lives. A blessing that heals and gives hope.
However, after reading this, I could NOT recommend this book. The book was painfully slow and painfully difficult to continue through. I usually finish a book in several hours but this one took two days to finish. The book read like a sales pitch. The entire book keeps telling you how great "the blessing" is and how it changes lives and makes such a difference. And the author keeps telling you "the blessing has helped others, so don't you want to make a commitment right here and now to promise to give the blessing to ANY one child?" This book drags on like a poor sales pitch. Hyping "the blessing" (and you still don't even know what it is) and trying to get you to "make a commitment" and a "promise to give someone the blessing" over and over and over again.
And you keep reading and reading and reading. First you are dying to know what "this blessing" thing is. Then the author keeps stringing you along forever... and you lose interest. By chapter 6, you finally start to feel like you might be getting a basic understanding of what "the blessing" thing is and how to apply it to your life. But that's Chapter 6 and over 50 pages into the book!
I did not find this book inspiring, like I had hoped. I will be careful of this author, because the writing is not good. This book did nothing to make me want to change my life.
Disclaimer - I reviewed this book for the publisher and received this copy for free but I gave my honest review and opinion.
However, after reading this, I could NOT recommend this book. The book was painfully slow and painfully difficult to continue through. I usually finish a book in several hours but this one took two days to finish. The book read like a sales pitch. The entire book keeps telling you how great "the blessing" is and how it changes lives and makes such a difference. And the author keeps telling you "the blessing has helped others, so don't you want to make a commitment right here and now to promise to give the blessing to ANY one child?" This book drags on like a poor sales pitch. Hyping "the blessing" (and you still don't even know what it is) and trying to get you to "make a commitment" and a "promise to give someone the blessing" over and over and over again.
And you keep reading and reading and reading. First you are dying to know what "this blessing" thing is. Then the author keeps stringing you along forever... and you lose interest. By chapter 6, you finally start to feel like you might be getting a basic understanding of what "the blessing" thing is and how to apply it to your life. But that's Chapter 6 and over 50 pages into the book!
I did not find this book inspiring, like I had hoped. I will be careful of this author, because the writing is not good. This book did nothing to make me want to change my life.
Disclaimer - I reviewed this book for the publisher and received this copy for free but I gave my honest review and opinion.
Christian Political World View
This book is a great open look at a christian world view. The author covers the beginning of politics in America and how Christianity played a part in the forming of our great nation. She goes into the founding documents and the founding beliefs that made our nation great. She doesn't go overly into "chrisitian nation" because she recognizes accurately that America was not created a christian nation but an open nation to all religions. So from the start, chruch and state were seperated. She starts off with a great overview of america's history and then tells us how america went wrong and how we drifted away from our values. When the values were lost, America began sliding down. This book is an encouragement to Christians to stand up and reclaim their country and reinstill values. It is a turn around for our country.
Disclaimer - I received this book from the publisher in exchange for this review. I am not required to give a positive review, so I am giving my honest opinion for this review.
Disclaimer - I received this book from the publisher in exchange for this review. I am not required to give a positive review, so I am giving my honest opinion for this review.
The Waiting Place By Eileen Button
I enjoyed this book a lot. It is about waiting for God and noticing him in all the small places in life. This book reminds me of my sister-in-law's life - she does the best she can and does her best to ALWAYS do the right thing and be loving towards all those around her. She is the best example I know of how to live this book out. When her Christian girlfriends are rude, inconsiderate, catty, and downright selfish, she runs to God in prayer and listens to him. And then she puts aside her human desire to get even or throw that friend out and she does the right thing and prays to God for help along the way. That is the life this book is about. I recommend it and hope it changes your heart too!
Disclaimer: I received this book free from the publisher. Still I am giving an honest review.
Disclaimer: I received this book free from the publisher. Still I am giving an honest review.
Untamed by Lisa Harper
I was surprise to enjoy this book. I am a very tough book critic usually, because I understand people have limited time and when they pick up a book, they want it to be the kind of book you keep in your collection and recommend to everyone you know. That being said, this was a good easy read and will make you feel good and possibly even inspire you.
This book goes into 12 ways that Jesus was different from those around him. He didn't just blend in and not step on anyone's toes. He stepped on everyone's toes and he wasn't afraid to do it! Jesus set a great example for us all - he did the RIGHT thing, even when most of us would want to turn, tuck our tails and run! This book is about living that wild, untamed, hungry life - a life hungry for God and Jesus - the kind of life other Christians look at you and go "how in the world does he/she do that?" I think this is a great book and recommend it to others!
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher free of charge but am still giving an honest review.
This book goes into 12 ways that Jesus was different from those around him. He didn't just blend in and not step on anyone's toes. He stepped on everyone's toes and he wasn't afraid to do it! Jesus set a great example for us all - he did the RIGHT thing, even when most of us would want to turn, tuck our tails and run! This book is about living that wild, untamed, hungry life - a life hungry for God and Jesus - the kind of life other Christians look at you and go "how in the world does he/she do that?" I think this is a great book and recommend it to others!
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher free of charge but am still giving an honest review.
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