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
Ruth Schwenk
Families
April 24, 2018
208
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
Randy Frazee, Rozanne Frazee,
Religion
December 1, 2015
400
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.
Love provides a reflective tale of the different ways love manifests itself throughout our lives through our relationships and experiences. This is a beautifully illustrated book and has tremendous depth beyond a traditional read-aloud picture book. Although this book can certainly be enjoyed by young readers, readers with more life experience will find even more to appreciate.
Love
Matt De la Peña
Juvenile Fiction
Penguin
2018
40
Unified is an interesting, easy to read book that provides the alternating perspectives of Tim Scott and Trey Gowdy on a host of issues. This book is not a policy related text, it is about their lives prior to politics, the development of their friendship, and their collective hope for our country’s future. Positive and refreshing, this one is worth reading.
While this complimentary book was provided for review by Tyndale Press, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.
Unified
Tim Scott, Trey Gowdy,
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Tyndale Momentum
April 3, 2018
240
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
Jill Briscoe
Christian life
W Publishing Group
February 6, 2018
240
The Gatekeepers is an entertaining and interesting book that provides amazing insights into the role of White House Chief of Staff as well as the role of President of the United States. Through extensive interviews with eighteen chiefs of staff and two former presidents, Whipple has created an insightful and absorbing book that clearly displays the power and influence of the role of White House Chief of Staff.
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.
The Gatekeepers
Chris Whipple
Biography & Autobiography
Crown Books
2017
365
Nerdy Birdy is back with a great new story. He has been introduced to social media and becomes a bit “over-connected”. He has to learn the hard way that real friends you can talk to and share adventures with are the most precious friends. This book has a very powerful message and could be used to start a conversation about responsible social media usage with young children as well as adults.
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
Hettie Brittz
Child rearing
2018-03
272
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
Beth Ryan
Juvenile Fiction
Thomas Nelson Inc
2010-03
32
