Thursday, March 7, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
Your Beautiful Purpose by Susie Larson - Book Review
This book is subtitled "Discovering and Enjoying What God Can Do Through You."
From back cover copy: "Let God Breathe a Fresh Purpose Into Your Soul." We so want each day to matter-to serve God in big and small ways. But how, especially when everyday responsibilities, work, fears, and other obstacles get in the way? Like a trusted friend, Susie Larson shares practical, scriptural ways to overcome whatever keeps us from living fully in God's will. Susie will help you learn to:
- Discern the best use of your time and gifts
- Confidently pursue God's unique desires for you
- Stretch your faith and deepen your impact
My review: This is what I would call a 'pondering' book. It is a book to be read slowly and thoughtfully. Full of Scripture and scriptural principles, this book takes us straight to the heart of God. Susie also shares her personal experiences openly and honestly.
The book is divided into six sections:
- Embrace Your Purpose
- Trust God's Timing
- Hear God's Voice
- Believe God's Word
- Walk by Faith
- Take New Territory
I found this book confirmed things that I have been pondering. It is a book which I will turn to again and again, and pass around for friends to read. Beautifully written, I can't recommend this book highly enough.
Susie Larson is a popular radio show host, national speaker, and author. She has a passion to see women everywhere strengthened in their faith and mobilized to live out their high calling in Jesus Christ.
"Book has been
provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin
Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
Monday, January 14, 2013
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
PLACEBO by Steven James - Book Review
From back cover copy:
While covertly investigating a controversial neurological research program,
exposé filmmaker Jevin Banks is drawn into a far-reaching conspiracy involving
one of the world's largest pharmaceutical firms. After giving up his career as
an escape artist and illusionist in the wake of his wife and sons' tragic death,
Jevin is seeking not only answers about the questionable mind-to-mind
communication program, but also answers to why his family suffered as they did.
Rooted in ground-breaking science and inspired by actual research, Placebo
explores the far reaches of science, consciousness, and faith. Readers will love
this taut, intelligent, and emotionally gripping new thriller from master
storyteller Steven James.This book, first in the Jevin Banks series, is gripping from first page right till the end. The story is well told, and the characters well defined. It is suspensful, and will keep you on the edge of your seat. It was hard to put it down.
Placebo is a real page-turner, which I define as a book with short chapters and a story which keeps you wondering what is coming next.
It is masterfully told by a master storyteller (Steven has a master's degree in storytelling!)
If you are a fan of suspense thrillers, this is the book for you. Those who are already familiar with Steven's Patrick Bowers series will be sure to enjoy Placebo, which is written in the same style.
Now we have to wait until Fall 2013 for the next Jevin Banks novel.
Steven James has written more than 30 books. He is a contributing editor to Writers' Digest, and has taught writing and storytelling on three continents.
Meet Steven at www.stevenjames.net, and on facebook and twitter at sjamesauthor.
"Book has been
provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin
Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
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