CURRENT BOOK REVIEW HERE (listed at the end of this page)
Originally this PAGE was intended for BOOK REVIEWS but it's a bit of everything BOOK related now.
I've got so many books started in my Kindle for PC but since I'm not able to open my laptop and reading at a public cyber limits me... I am reading some REAL hard copy books... one from Book Sneeze and some others.
HERE'S
some of
WHAT I'M READING
or
some books are daily companions
when I can
Recently I discovered this fantastic BOOK blog, with a fun meme daily: SHOULD BE READING (some hosted by MizB and others not but one a day): Musing Mondays; Teaser Tuesdays; WWW Wednesdays; (Booking Through Thursdays); Friday Finds; Faithful Friends; (The Sunday Salon)
REVIEWS and BOOK FUN
The 4th Tuesday of every month, Jennifer, at 5 Minutes for Books does this meme of "What's On Your Night stand?" (bookshelf, under your bed, or wherever you keep your treasures). Why not take the time once a month and JOIN them sharing BOOKS. Of course, there's other blessings of 5 Minutes daily.
HERE'S
WHAT I'M READING
back in 2011
(1) "BE STILL, Let Jesus Calm Your Storm" by Cherie Hill finished
(2) "Finding Hope in Times of Grief" by Preston and Glenda Parrish
(2) "Finding Hope in Times of Grief" by Preston and Glenda Parrish
(3) "Beginning at The End"
still reading along with her current one
still reading along with her current one
and for BOOK SNEEZE review
(see link below at the very end)
You have to
WAIT
TO FIND OUT
I want this one to be a surprise
I FINISHED READING THESE TWO
(4) "God's Love Letters to You" by Dr. Larry Crabb
along with going back to the original book of his,
"66 Love Letters"
plus
(5) "Waiting on God" by Cherie Hill
then below I share "what I've read "
this year 2011 for reviews,
I'm just getting started
I'm just getting started
*If I can remember this each month, or read Lisa's blog in time (that's where I found out about this at Lisa Notes)(Lisa always shares great NOTES...and so much more from her heart and readings, I will actually do a blog post sharing more about my current books. But I will be doing reviews on 2 of the 3 above. Oh, and you are blessed that this is on my pages this time because there's no comments here (but if you'd still like to leave one you can go back HERE...
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(Jan. 2011)
I am awaiting my FIRST book! I registered and was accepted by BOOK SNEEZE! YEAH!!!!!!! I did not think any publisher would send to me here but I wrote them inquiring and I was told that it will just take longer. I can live with that. (and e-books are even better and faster) but there is nothing like holding a book in your hands and turning the pages as you read.
I love to read! My area of concentration with my double major of Elementary Education and Spanish was Library Science... so clearly this is part of me...to LOVE books and read!!!
This past year, I learned that even without a KINDLE that I could receive books via the internet. So I installed Kindle for PC. Every chance I could afford, I started to purchase books to read. Although I prefer to hold an actual book in my hands to reading from a computer screen, I am so thankful that I can get books in English. My wish list was getting so long, that I had to do something.
If you'd like more information about reviewing books, just click the link and read all about it.
I did not choose the best book to start out with... because it's a 365 day devotional. Clearly, I'll have to read more than one a day at first to review and then go back and read again. I chose my first book based on the author. It is one author that I know will bless me daily, so I can't wait. I do think that I may have an earlier copy of this book back in MN... so we'll see.
As I review books, I will be using the BOOK TITLE as the blog post and will add them here so you can see the books that I am reading or reviewing.
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My 1st Book Review January 11, 2011 also at Amazon.com
"UNTO THE HILLS" A DAILY DEVOTIONAL by Billy Graham:
My 1st BOOK REVIEW
Since this is the first book I've received and blessed to review, I was overly enthusiastic to curl up in the comforts of my reading rocker with a great book in my hands, ready to devour all at once, in order to review it in a timely manner rather than read it as it is intended, day by day. I even like the feel of the texture of the cover and the pages. I began quickly with January 1st, appropriately entitled "A Clean Slate", reading up to the current day, then I began to skip around to significant days each month, in the lives of people I knew and myself such as birthdays. It gave me a very good sampling of the variety and versatility of this devotional and the style of Billy Graham as a writer, since I knew him as a wonderful speaker drawing many to receive Jesus and equipping us to live for Jesus. You can richly see the more than fifty years of his ministry reflected, but also as a father, husband and just a person seeking more in his faithful walk in simple terms that speak to you, right way you are, offering hope in your valley, keeping my eyes lifted "unto the hills" and focused on God. Although this should be read one devotion a day, allowing time to meditate on the message and the scripture, there seemed to be a familiarity with some of these stories on the special days I read. I wondered if it was because of the personal touch of each of these stories that I could relate to now better having walked through some valleys and seen the view from the hills or mountaintops. Then it dawned on me that it was familiar because I had read this devotional daily back in the late 80s when it was first published and I was in a deep valley. The impression and familiarity was still with me after 25 years. His words had marked my life then, as I pray they will refresh me anew once again as I commit to reading this daily for this upcoming year as it is intended to be read. How remarkable that his words still reassure me positively with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and living for Him through his daily reflective stories that hit the point home and even linger after many years. Each one covers a different aspect of our Christian walk and spiritual needs. This book would be a great asset to anyone's daily reading and would make a wonderful gift to someone searching for answers in the "valleys" of their life or a seasoned believer. It offers hope and faith! This inspirational devotional covers a wide range of topics and scriptures. It's definitely a keeper and well worth the investment to read and preserve daily the words of a great evangelist, who even quotes other greats like D. L. Moody, Martin Luther, and even some hymn writers and others unfamiliar to me but never is the topic highly theological yet gives us much to ponder as we reflect. Since it is a second edition, I would have liked to see the publishers index the scriptures and the many topics, making it easy to read at other times, after the initial reading by topic or spiritual need. That way, it would make a great reference tool to many searching for specific help in any area such as forgiveness or peace, but whatever the direction needed, Billy Graham's "Unto the Hills" will speak to generation after generation the great truths of God. |
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Disclosure of material connection: I received this book free from the publisher Thomas P. Nelson through the BookSneeze.com book review blogger's program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 |
from BookSneeze
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2nd Book Review
"The Shelter of God's Promises"
I LOVE SHEILA WALSH, so I can't wait for this one!!! Also I pray that this will restore my HOPE in God's promises from this past year of grieving a suicide of someone dear to me. Holding on to God as MY SHELTER.
RECEIVED, READ and REVIEWED (June 2011)
"So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us."
| In the "Shelter of God's Promises" by Sheila Walsh, she shares a key verse in each chapter of one of God's Promises in the Bible for Provision, Peace, Confidence, Love, Grace, Hope, Strength, and MORE plus Home! I have known Sheila Walsh, mostly as a singer or speaker with Women of Faith, so I was anxious to sit down and walk with her through this beautiful teaching of God's Shelter in His Promises. Sheila interweaves Biblical truths with her real life experiences of testimony of God meeting her or others in times and places of need of shelter. She is just as inspirational as an author as I find her to be as a singer and speaker, truly she is a woman of faith and lives it. I received this book from Book Sneeze, just at the time that I needed God's Shelter and through each chapter, God revealed through Sheila's words and His, encouragement and inspiration to seek whatever God promises. Whatever you may be searching for, I highly recommend Shelia's book to build your faith, bring you comfort, and show you how to find "Shelter" in God's Promises. The highlight for me, is that you can use this individually or with a small group because of the addition of a wonderful study guide in the back of the book, that challenges you through each chapter with 4 categories to Discover, Believe, Live and Memorize. Either way, you can enjoy this book to strengthen and motivate you to live believing that God cannot lie and His promises are REAL! |
| Disclosure of material connection: I received this book free from the publisher Thomas P. Nelson through the BookSneeze.com book review blogger's program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 |
IT'S NOT ABOUT ME
Max Lucado reminds us that it's not about us, it's ALL about God. The world does not revolve around us nor are we the center of the universe. Misconceptions that we are taught by society throughout our lives. But the rest of the title " Rescue From The Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy" sets the premise for this non-fiction, once again wonderfully written book by Max Lucado. He has such a way with words and story telling with humor and wisdom combined... TO READ more of this REVIEW you can GO HERE...or Amazon
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS BOOK
5th BOOK REVIEW
"STAINED GLASS HEARTS"
... seems to have had me "stumbling" through the pages for far too long of a time, relating to the stories of Lisa's life in a diary like devotional, humorously written or profoundly inspiring as she connects her life situations to Jesus encounters in the New Testament in 3 parts: Real Life, Real Gifts and Real Growth. (to finish reading this review you need to go here)
What I'm READING TO REVIEW NEXT:
Received this one in the mail today1/21/12,
that always delights me
making my heart and soul
SING
?
Can you guess my book?
(3rd volume, newly released
and since I never read the first 2)
It's truly a keeper and treasure for me!
So many books that I've already started in 2012 in my Kindle for PC from Amazon, but it's so great to hold books in my hands(in the event of no computer access-lol)
Thanks Book Sneeze!
(and Karen)
who has gifted and sent me books
(an expensive venture but some she sent to MN)
