God's Wisdom for Mothers

I loved this book! I thought it would be another instructional book on parenting but to my surprise it is just full of the promises of God from the Bible. I ordered this book because I have a teenage son and I am not loving the teenage years! This has been a very trying teenage mom week and this book was a breath of fresh air. I have trouble just sitting down and reading the Bible but books like this are made for people like me. It is broke down into categories for whatever particular need you have that day. It is small and compact and you can even carry it with you wherever you go. If you have trying days no matter what the situation a promise from God's word is just what you need to get you through. That is what I really like about this...there is wisdom there for any need you have. A wonderful gift this would make. I received this book from Booksneeze and was no way made to give it a favorable review!

The Shelter of God's Promises by Sheila Walsh

I am reviewing Sheila's Walsh's new book, The Shelter of God's Promises. I have seen Sheila speak at several Woman of Faith conferences and have always been a huge fan. She is brutally honest and very intelligent. I was very excited to find out that she was turning her ministry into Bible teaching. I struggle relating to the Bible and I thought she would be a great person to learn from.
I just had trouble connecting with the book from the start. I started it over several times thinking it was me but I still never got into it. What she has to say is meaningful and purposeful and at times I would be captivated by her stories but then it would just lose me.
My guess is that someone else will pick it up and be transformed but it just didn't grab me in any way.

Cut your Grocery bill in Half by Steve and Annette Economides

I have to tell you that I was very skeptical getting this book. I figured that it was just another author trying to get rich quick with a witty title. I consider myself the coupon/money saving queen and didn't think I could learn any more!

I was wrong! I was actually blown away by this couple. The hard work and dedication to their family is impressive and incredible. I was telling my husband how they only spend $350 a month on groceries and we just cracked up. There is no way. However as I read the book I can see how they do it! It is done with a lot of hard work though.

They give a lot of impressive tips, ideas and many other money savings techniques. I am excited to put some of them into play. There are also some scrumptious looking recipes that I can't wait to try.

I received this book from Booksneeze in exchange for a review. I was not required in any way to give it a good review.

Out Live your Life by Max Lucado

What can I say?

This may be one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. I have never been a huge Max Lucado fan but this book might have me on the Lucado side!

The book is based on the New Testament and the early church. How the early church was started by twelve "hillbillies" so to speak. The first twelve made mistakes, worked hard, had menial jobs, were not rich, did not live in splendor or were born to kings. Yet these twelve changed to world. If those twelve could change the world could'nt we?

I read the Pot Roast chapter to my ad council and they loved it. We will probably buy copies to pass out to church members to try to inspire our congregation. Our church is very mission minded and I think they will all be inspired by it.

I truly urge you take this book and read it, study it and ready it again. You will be changed!

I received this book from Booksneeze in exchange for a review and was in no way required to recommend it.

The Falling Away by T.L. Hines

The Falling Away
by T.L.Hines

I love books about the Christian supernatural (i.e. Frank Perreti). However this was not one of them.

The book is about Dylan Runs Ahead, who is running from his past. The story line is confusing and I literally had to make myself finish reading this book. At one point about halfway through the book I though just maybe it was going to get better but that was a very breif moment. The characters made no sense and they ended up in a cult before preforming exorcisms. What? Yes, that is what I said.

I hate to give a book a bad review and I will definately try another one of Mr. Hines books just to see if maybe I was not in the mood to read this type of book. I never thought I would find a book I didn't like but this one is it!

I received this book for free from Booksneeze.com and was not required to give it a good review.

Angel Song by Sheila Walsh/Kathryn Cushman

When I saw that Sheila Walsh had a novel I jumped to get this book!

I have seen and heard Sheila many times at Woman of Faith Conferences and she has never failed to thrill and inspire me. This book is no different. I couldn't put it down. I have always been facinated with angels every since I read the popular book by Billy Grahmn.

This is the story of Anne Fletcher who came home to Charleston only to face the tragic death of her sister. A loner by choice, she is befriended by her sisters friends who patiently teach her about God's love and forgiveness. A special Down's Syndrome child penetrates her heart and breaks down the walls she has built of over the years.

What a book!

I received this book from Booksneeze in return for a review. I was in no way obligated to give a favorable review.

Sarah's Garden by Kelley Long

I am not sure the obsession with novels about the Amish. Yet I find myself continuing to read them!

Sarah's Garden is about a young Amish girl with a God given talent to garden. While working her family's roadside vegetable stand she meets and falls in love with the new town vet who has moved in next door. Predictiably she struggles with her values and her faith as their love blossoms and grows.

Yes, it is a typical love story and yes you know from page one how it will turn out. But it is a delightful summer read and you still can't put it down. I suggest you make a glass of fresh lemondae, sit under a big shade tree and spend a hot summer afternoon reading.