Choose and Choose Again: The Brave Act of Returning to God’s Love – J. Kevin Butcher

Choose and Choose Again takes you on a powerful journey via a series of short stories that highlight the tremendous healing power of God’s love.  J. Kevin Butcher is the Pastor of Hope Community Church in Detroit.  His writing is highly engaging and provides hope and encouragement.  This one is a winner!

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

Love Unending: Rediscovering Your Marriage in the Midst of Motherhood – Becky Thompson

Becky Thompson is a popular “mommy blogger” and author.  Her latest book focuses on balancing the responsibilities of motherhood and marriage.  Each chapter of Unending Love opens with a scripture and then provides a related story and closes with a challenge and a reflection section. This book provides great insights related to the importance of taking time and energy to nurture your marriage each and every day.

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

All is Bright: A Devotional Journey to Color Your Way to Christmas – Nancy Guthrie

All is Bright is a gem for the holiday season.  It is a devotional coloring book that includes family activities, conversations starters, and even bonus coloring pages that would be perfect for younger family members.  Our family is looking forward to using this devotional this year!

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

Total Family Makeover: 8 Practical Steps to Making Disciples at Home – Melissa Spoelstra

Total Family Makeover provides direction and insight on how to be an effective disciple-maker in your child’s life.  Filled with practical advice and supported by scripture as well as family activities, this one is a winner.  Total Family Makeover would make a great text for a small group study.

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.

Jesus and the Beanstalk: Overcoming Your Giants and Living a Fruitful Life – Lori Stanley Roeleveld

Using the story of Jack and the Beanstalk as an allegorical starting point, Roeleveld explores 2 Peter in a conversational manner, and presents it as a guide for how to live in challenging times.  The questions for reflection at the end of each chapter were excellent and truly enhanced 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.

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making – Catherynne M. Valente

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making is the amazing first book in the Fairyland series.  Filled with magic and adventure, this story delights, and September is a heroine worthy of praise.  She is not only clever and fun but displays a great deal of heart.  After reading this book, we had to get the other two books in the series from the library as quickly as possible…It really is that good!

What Does God Really Promise? – Carolyn Larsen

What Does God Really Promise? tackles a 101 questions about God’s promises, the church, and the future.  A response to each question as well as a relevant Bible verse are supplied.  Our family opted to use this text as part of morning devotional time with our daughter.  It is a nice addition and provides a good starting point for discussion.  The whimsical artwork throughout the book is a delight.  This little gem would make a lovely gift.

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

Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely – Lysa TerKeurst

I always enjoy Lysa TerKeurst’s books, and Uninvited did not disappoint.  Filled with personal stories and biblical truths, this one is a winner.  It will make you think and grow.  One of my favorite parts of the book was the bonus section in the back which included a listing of all of the scriptural references by chapter as well as key takeaways from each section.

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.

Gratitude: A Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal

This lovely little hardback book is a combination prayer journal and coloring book.  It is filled with space to write as well as scripture, prayers, and beautiful artwork to personalize. Tyndale Press now has an entire collection of coloring/journaling products which make beautiful gifts. 

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

Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boys, and New Realities of Girl World – Rosalind Wiseman

I remember reading the first edition of this book many years ago as a single woman who taught middle school.  It was a helpful text at that time.  Now as a mother of a daughter, it made an even more significant impression.  Much of the original text remains and provides outstanding insights into the social world of girls. The third edition also includes a lot of information about the impact of technology including social networking and cyberbullying.  This book continues to be a “must read” for parents and teachers. 

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