I Can Only Imagine: A Memoir – Bart Millard and Robert Noland

I Can Only Imagine chronicles the story behind the number one selling Christian music single of all time.  The emotionally charged story of Bart Millard’s life and specifically his relationship with his father is a testament to the power of God in the lives of his children.  Whether you are a MercyMe fan or not, this book is an enjoyable read and provides insights and details that are not in the recently released movie version.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson Publishing, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

I Can Only Imagine Book Cover I Can Only Imagine
Bart Millard
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
W Publishing Group
February 13, 2018
208

A Bright Tomorrow: How to Face the Future Without Fear – Jared Mellinger

A Bright Tomorrow helps direct the reader to biblical truths that supply confidence and ultimately peace about the future.  The text is easy to read and is enhanced by reflection questions at the end end of each chapter.  This would make an excellent resource for a small group study.

This title – A Bright Tomorrow and many other excellent resources are available thru New Growth Press.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by New Growth Press, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

A Bright Tomorrow Book Cover A Bright Tomorrow
Jared Mellinger
June 4, 2018

The Better Mom: Growing in Grace between Perfection and the Mess – Ruth Schwenk

The Better Mom is a wonderfully encouraging book for moms.  It includes helpful tips and stories that you cannot help but relate to as a mother.  Ultimately, Schwenk explores how God uses motherhood as a means to shape us into who He wants us to become.  This one is an easy, enjoyable read that will both encourage and inspire you.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Handlebar Publishing, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

The Better Mom Book Cover The Better Mom
Ruth Schwenk
Families
April 24, 2018
208

Believe 365-Day Devotional: What I Believe.  Who I Am Becoming – Randy and Rozanne Frazee

The newest book from Randy Frazee is a devotional that continues his Believe series.  This devotional focuses on key beliefs, practices, and virtues of the Christian faith.  Each daily devotion includes a Bible verse and a short reading. The focus of this devotional is to help empower the reader to not only understand but practice one’s faith.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson Publishing, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

 

 

 

Believe Devotional Book Cover Believe Devotional
Randy Frazee, Rozanne Frazee,
Religion
December 1, 2015
400

The Rescue: Seven People, Seven Amazing Stories… – Jim Cymbala

Jim Cymbala, the pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle, shares the stories of seven people who were living lives that were on the brink.  These tales of transformation and the redemptive power of God are truly inspiring.  Although a quick read, this book gives the reader much to reflect upon and think about.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Handlebar Marketing, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

The Rescue Book Cover The Rescue
Jim Cymbala
February 27, 2018
192

Here Am I, Lord…Send Somebody Else: How God Uses Ordinary People to Do Extraordinary Things – Jill Briscoe

Jill Briscoe’s latest book tackles the limits we put on our ourselves through our doubts.  Using the stories of Moses and other Old Testament characters, she highlights how to overcome fear and doubt in order to use your gifts to truly honor God.  Set up with discussion questions within each chapter, this would make a great book for a small group study.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson Publishers, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Here Am I, Lord... Send Somebody Else Book Cover Here Am I, Lord... Send Somebody Else
Jill Briscoe
Christian life
W Publishing Group
February 6, 2018
240

 

 

Growing Kids with Character: Nurturing Your Child’s Potential, Purpose, and Passion – Hettie Brittz

Growing Kids with Character: Nurturing Your Child’s Potential, Purpose, and Passion is a Christian parenting book.  The author uses gardening as a framework for understanding how we as parents can help our children grow.  Although I didn’t find a lot of the information to be particularly revolutionary, I did enjoy this book and felt there were many good reminders within the text.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Growing Kids with Character Book Cover Growing Kids with Character
Hettie Brittz
Child rearing
2018-03
272

The Flowering Cross – Beth Ryan

Reading this book has become a special Easter tradition for our family.

The Flowering Cross was a very quick favorite for our daughter.  It is a touching Easter story which focuses on the transformational power of God’s love.

Katie is a six year old little girl who truly loves God.  She displays her unconditional love and kindness to her neighbor Jack who is known throughout the neighborhood for being “mean”.  Soon her kindness not only brings out kindness and gentleness in Jack but also a willingness to accept God’s love.

The illustrations in this book are amazing.  They bring the story to life with the use of vivid color and detail.  They truly enhance the story for the reader.

Bible verses as well as faith imprints which include discussion starters are found throughout the book and provide a terrific addition to the story.  Additionally, directions on how to create a flowering cross are also included at the end of the story.  This was particularly appreciated by this reader since our daughter has become keenly interested in the idea of our family making a flowering cross!

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson Publishers, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

The Flowering Cross Book Cover The Flowering Cross
Beth Ryan
Juvenile Fiction
Thomas Nelson Inc
2010-03
32

Grace Revealed: Finding God’s Strength in Any Crisis – Fred Sievert

Grace Revealed is an uplifting collection of real-life stories that highlight God’s amazing grace.  The transformations within these stories are truly inspirational and remind the reader of God’s incredible power of redemption.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Grace Revealed Book Cover Grace Revealed
Fred Sievert
Religion
Broadstreet Publishing
2018
256

Christy (50th Anniversary Edition) – Catherine Marshall

This historical fiction text is based on the mission work the author’s mother did in her youth.  The story pulls in the reader within the first few sentences, and the book just gets better and better as your read it.  Knowing very little about the realities of life in the Appalachian Region, I learned quite a bit as well.  After reading Christy, I understand why it is such a beloved book by so many.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Christy Book Cover Christy
Catherine Marshall
Appalachian Mountains
Evergreen Farm
October 17, 2017
512