God Is for Real: And He Longs to Answer Your Most Difficult Questions by Todd Burpo My rating: 4 of 5 stars We all read and loved “Heaven is for REAL” the story of a little boy’s trip to heaven and back! Well, Todd Burpo, dad to that little boy is back to tell us… [Read More]
Books I've Read
Book Review: Rhine Stones on my Flip Flops
Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops: Choosing Extravagant Joy in the Midst of Everyday Mess-Ups by Jane Jenkins Herlong My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ms Herlong brings humor and (at times) tears to everyday happenings. In true southern-lady charm she weaves story from Biblical characters and everyday life. “Think about the movie ‘Steel Magnolias.’ That movie… [Read More]
A Book Review: HERE’S SOME HAPPY!
Here’s Some Happy: A Coloring Journal to Lift the Soul by Gina Graham My rating: 5 of 5 stars Definitely a “soul lifter” for the one who journals and colors! The illustrations are delightful and the scriptures inspiring. Once colored, and if not too personal, would make a beautiful coffee table book. I can’t wait… [Read More]
Book Review: Remarkable Faith by Shauna Letellier
Remarkable Faith: When Jesus Marveled at Faith in Unremarkable People by Shauna Letellier My rating: 4 of 5 stars Shauna Letelleir weaves story between the lines of the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ miracles, and she does it very well. My favorite kind of story-telling. The gospel writers do a good job of documenting the miracles… [Read More]
Book Review: Street Smarts from Proverbs
Street Smarts from Proverbs: How to Navigate Through Conflict to Community by Mitch Kruse My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love the book of Proverbs – so much so that I also wrote a book on it! It is the book in the Old Testament chock full of wisdom and so much more. Kruse… [Read More]
Book Review: Put the Disciple into Discipline
Put the Disciple into Discipline: Parenting with Love and Limits by Erin MacPherson My rating: 4 of 5 stars One more book on parenting! That may sound like a negative but it isn’t meant to. This book’s premise is to DISCIPLE your children as you DISCIPLINE them. Great concept! This book is practical and purposeful… [Read More]
Book Reviews: Coloring Anyone?
Joyful Inspirations Coloring Book: With Illustrated Scripture and Quotes to Cheer Your Soul by Robin Mead My rating: 5 of 5 stars Scriptures and quotes with coloring pages. The coloring illustrations are not super-detailed but very well done. Kids and adults will enjoy picking up this color book to wile away the summer hours! View… [Read More]
Book Review: Whispers of Rest by Bonnie Gray
Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul by Bonnie Gray My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ms. Gray has a lovely soul and a spirit of gentleness and compassion – no, we’ve never met – but her words reveal those character qualities in the loudest of ways! Whispers of Rest… [Read More]