“If life doesn’t look like you thought it might… If you’re walking through a season of uncertainty, of waiting, of idling in ‘the meantime’, this book if for you.” Mandy Hale, New York Times bestselling author, shares these words on the back cover of her sweet new volume entitled “Beautiful Uncertainty: Singleness, Surrender, and Stepping Out on Faith”. Published by Thomas Nelson in the first part of 2016, Mandy’s heartfelt words are certain to touch the hearts of many women who are experiencing uncertainty in their own lives. They certainly touched mine. Continue reading
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Parables – Fascinating Context to the Stories of Jesus
Have you ever read one of Jesus’ parables and wondered, “What did He mean to convey with this story? What was His purpose in choosing the specific time, place, and audience for that particular parable? And how does this story connect to other, similar examples?” If these thoughts have ever crossed your mind, you will be delighted to discover a new book published by Thomas Nelson and written by bestselling author and pastor John MacArthur. It is entitled Parables: The Mysteries of God’s Kingdom Revealed Through the Stories Jesus Told. Continue reading
The Carols of Christmas – A Guest Review by Hayley
Music history buffs rejoice! Andrew Gant has gifted you with a true gem when it comes to the origination of many timeless Christmas masterpieces. The Carols of Christmas, published by Thomas Nelson in 2015, is a wealth of information, right down to the very last detail, on numerous of our favourite Christmas songs.
The amount of time and meticulous research that obviously went into this book is astounding. Mr. Gant is clearly passionate about the history of music, and in this case, Christmas carols. His enthusiasm and attention to every intricate detail is admirable, impressive, and will be appreciated by those who are like-minded.
Although this book deserves praise for the much effort that was evidently put into its writing, I personally Continue reading
If Laughter is the Best Medicine… “Diary of a Jackwagon” by Tim Hawkins
Special announcement: Tim Hawkins has written his first, book entitled “Diary of a Jackwagon”!
Okay… First things first! Have you ever heard of, watched, or listened to a well-known comedian by the name of Tim Hawkins? If not, please continue reading. If you have, go ahead and skip the next paragraph because you have already laughed until you cried while watching his YouTube videos – in other words, you already know all about this guy and precisely how funny he is! Continue reading
Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe review
Espressos and angels and the God Blog, oh my! If you enjoy lighthearted stories that hold timeless messages and quirky characters, you are certain to adore the newest story from bestselling Christian author Max Lucado – Miracle at the Higher Grounds Café: A Heavenly Novel. Co-written with Candace Lee and Eric Newman and published by Thomas Nelson in the spring of 2015, Mr. Lucado’s newest release is delightfully unexpected, and humorous in all the right places. Whether or not you enjoy the types of caffeinated beverages served at Higher Grounds Cafe, Continue reading
The Best Yes review
“A Best Yes is you playing your part. If you know it and believe it, you’ll live it.”
With these words, best-selling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries Lysa TerKeurst invites readers to join her on a journey of seeking wisdom in everyday choices. Using humor to enhance her warm and witty writing style, readers will feel as though they are sharing a cup of latte while chatting with Lysa, listening as she shares gentle gems of wisdom. Published by Thomas Nelson in the summer of 2014, The Best Yes is destined for a place of honor on the bookshelves of women around the world – women of all ages, circumstances, and walks of life.
The foundational concepts of The Best Yes focus on the power of two small words – ‘yes’ and ‘no’. As godly women, we often seem to believe that God wants us to say yes to everything that is asked of us… But Lysa reveals this simply isn’t true. Continue reading
A Jane Austen Devotional review
The unique little book entitled A Jane Austen Devotional was published by Thomas Nelson* early in 2012. Compiled and written by Steffany Woolsey, this Christian devotional is high quality in every way. From the beautiful cloth cover and thick pages to the insightful and obviously well-researched writing style, this gift edition will be a treasure to Jane Austen fans everywhere.
As a daily devotional, this volume can be read in various ways. You can simply to go through the book from start to finish, reading one excerpt and the corresponding devotion and Scripture verse each day. A second approach is given by the table of contents which lists each devotional subject, allowing readers to scan through the list until they find a topic that interests them. This basic versatility adds to the appeal of A Jane Austen Devotional.
Each excerpt in this book is accompanied by a thought-provoking and insightful devotion, written in a comfortable and easily followed style. Fans (or friends!) of Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, Emma Woodhouse, or any other of Jane Austen’s memorable characters will find the Biblical insights to be eye-opening and inspiring. God’s Word shines through each page of this special little book, and will give hope and inspiration to anyone who reads it.
***Note: I received this book free of charge for review purposes, courtesy of Thomas Nelson Publishers. I would like to say thank you very much for sending it to me.
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