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Showing posts with label Christian. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Grace by Max Lucado Book Review




I know I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Max Lucado is such a gifted writer. I had the pleasure of reading his newest book Grace recently and was thrilled since it's a wonderful read! His gift of crafting words and storytelling captures the readers attention and doesn't let go. It's easy to get lost in his words. He leads his readers through a journey of learning what true, all-consuming, drenched-to-the-bone grace is through our savior Jesus Christ. It's revelation and insightful. Once you begin reading this book, you'll find it hard to put it down; at least I did. I read it in three days and will definitely read it again, and again.

Only Max could write a whole book on the subject of Grace. His God given, inspired words flow flawlessly across the pages without glitches, breaks, or hiccups.

Grace by Max Lucado really is a book I highly recommend to any book lover. It's a winner!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishing through the Booksneeze book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am enclosing this in accordance with the FTC’s 16CFR, Part 255“Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.


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Monday, November 12, 2012

Spread the word on Novel Crossing and Win! New Christian Fiction Site!


A new website dedicated to Christian Fiction, called NovelCrossing.com!

Novel Crossing is dedicated to bringing Christian fiction readers the latest news, book releases, author commentary and reviews from a range of writers including authors, professional reviewers, fiction book editors and fans of Christian fiction.

I can't wait to read The Bridge by Karen Kingsbury! A perfect holiday read.






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Monday, June 04, 2012

New books to review

Catchy blog title right? I know (insert big grin). Ha ha. To be honest, I am currently in the business of finishing posts, and actually posting them in a timely manner, than I am in formulating creative, catchy titles, worthy of a marketing nod (sorry Pop). For the past few weeks my mailbox has seen lots of action; book action that is, and I have a big pile of wonderful books that I'm doing my best to read, again, in a timely manner. The newest two are ones I'm especially excited about because I love anything written by Beth Moore and the other, well, it just looks really good!


Monday, November 14, 2011

Plan B - This is why....

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Come At Me Bro

Friday, October 21, 2011

The Grace Card DVD Review





I'm not a big fan of most of the movies released in theaters these days, which is why I rarely go, unless it's a movie for the kiddos that's wholesome and fun.  Unfortunately, most movies made for the adult audience are tasteless, negative, and have all sorts of garbage language and immoral behavior.  Sorry, that was a little depressing, and made me sound like a bit of a debbie-downer, but it's a true tragic fact.  But fear not!  There are decent upstanding people making healthy, wholesome, encouraging and uplifting films.  One of them is The Grace Card.  When I received the dvd in the mail and read the back I wasn't sure how much I'd like it, but I was BLOWN AWAY.  It is such a powerful movie, full of hope, restoration, redemption and of course GRACE.  The story line, acting, music, everything was orchestrated professionally, this isn't a low budget cheesy film, it's dynamite!  

Here's an excerpt of the storyline:

"Everything can change in an instant ... and take a lifetime to unravel. When Mac McDonald loses his son in an accident, the ensuing 17 years of bitterness and pain erodes his love for his family and leaves him angry with God ... and just about everyone else. Mac's rage stonewalls his career in the police department and makes for a combustible situation when he's partnered with Sam Wright, a rising star on the force who happens to be a part-time pastor and a loving family man. Can they somehow join forces to help one another when it's impossible for either of them to look past their differences-especially the most obvious one? Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships and heal deep wounds by extending and receiving God's grace. Offer THE GRACE CARD ... and never underestimate the power of God's love."



I cried multiple times throughout the film, it's just so powerful and moving.  I loved it, and would highly recommend it.  It's rated PG-13, and I would advise to heed that rating as there are some heated discussions and scenes that display some hard truths about life.  
For more information visit the website or facebook page below.

The Grace Card Website

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Whitestone Media's THEO Bible-based Animated Series Review






 The kiddos(7 & 10) and I had the pleasure of reviewing the new biblical-based animated series, Theo, created by Whitestone Media, recently, and I have to say I loved it as much as they did.  I was super impressed by the quality of animation and the script!  The two episodes on the dvd were, Saving Faith(9 minutes) and Good News(5 minutes).  Both were super cute, but really short.  That was my kiddos only complaint, and I agree, I was wanting a 30 minutes episode!  We watched it four times in a row because it was really good, but so short.  This was an introductory dvd so it was a good teaser, and both the kiddos and I are looking forward to the next new, and l-o-n-g-e-r episodes!     

Visit the THEO website for more information or to order your own!


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Thursday, October 13, 2011

LISTEN. And listen good. - God





God's been working on this with me big time. I'm naturally a driven, confident, I-can-do-it-myself person, so fully surrendering the steering wheel to God has been quite the learning curve for me.  Thankfully God's patient.  I mean patient.  I mean really really patient with me.  I'm also thankful he loves me so much as to not bop me on the head when I grab and take the wheel again which causes my life to swerve.  He just smiles, shakes his head, and reaches for the wheel again.  I'm finding the more I include him in every single little detail in my life, the more I'm hearing from him, and feeling total trust and freedom to fully let go of everything in my life.  Because really, I know he knows best and his way and timing is always the best. 

Also, I LOVE the photo above - isn't it amazing?  I found it browsing Pinterest,one of my favorite sites ever.  I would blow it up and have it framed if possible!


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