The Jesus Story: Everything That Happens In The New Testament In Plain English By Dr. Marty A Must Read!!

What Dr. Marty has done with this book is enabled every would be potential person to become a Christian because he has written out the account of Jesus in easy to understand order!! I totally Love this book!!!!! I think every new Christian needs to have a copy of this book, because there is no substitution for the grace that flows from understanding Jesus. how can we be friends without if we don't understand them? I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for writing a review. The review is not a good one because of that, its good because I believe in the book. The work places Jesus time with us in chronological order from beginning to resurrection and follows up with the life and formation of the early church from Paul's time. I really enjoyed the summation at the end of section because it drives home what the section was saying. I have been a Christian all my life, and have read the Bible many times but I really enjoyed this book because it is a remarkably well written celebratory account of Jesus and what He has done for us and what that means in terms of our Divine nature and our ability to join Him. The story is very clear and well written. As I stated above, I think every new Christian needs a copy and I think everyone who isn't a Christian needs a copy because it could help them to understand the gospel and Jesus well enough to want to join outers in the walk of faith!!

What Your Dreams Are Telling You by Cindy McGill & David Sluka

Dreams are how God communicates with us without scaring the crap out of us. Think about it, do you think God does not send an angel down to speak to you because they are all so busy or because it would totally traumatize you and you would never be able to get your focus off of the visit for your entire life? God communicates with us through our dreams because it is a gentle way in which He can talk with us without scaring us. The authors did a wonderful job with this book. Since man began, God has come to us in dreams. Dreams are the key to unlocking our full potential and success in life. God wants only good for us but we have to listen and know when He is speaking to us. I received a free copy of the book from Chosen books in exchange for writing a review. However, this book gets a 5 star review because it has earned a place on my permanent book case. Often the line between success and failure is a fine line and this book can give you that edge you need and are looking for to succeed. The authors talk about how God has communicated with us since time began and how we need to think about and write down our dreams so we can determine what they are trying to tell us. The authors also give a long reference chart on meaning of some common issues and symbols in dreams. Through the Bible there were people who became successful and powerful because they were able to understand dreams. This book will put that power into the hands of the reader. it is an awesome book and I would say a wonderful Christmas gift!!

Spiritual Warriors guide to defeating Jezebel by Jennifer leClaire

This short book is one of the best I have ever read! JEZEBEL IS LOOKED AT THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, REVEALED FOR ALL TO SEE SO THAT WHEN YOU SEE THE SPIRIT, YOU WILL RECOGNIZE IT. The spirit of Jezebel has only one goal, to kill your focus on God. No man can serve 2 masters, so her goal is to flatter and charm you into being a me person instead of focusing on God and gods glory. In todays market, she has no problem at all. You cannot defeat an evil spirit if you don't see it or recognize it for what it is; this book plays a big key in helping people to see it and know it when they see it. Her objective is to get you drunk on power, and on patting yourself on the back so you wont concentrate on God and Gods glory and what God wants you to do. The author makes me recall a friend in a bad marriage; everyone else can see that she doesn't love him and married him for his money but he loves her for the way she dotes on him and makes him feel special and he wont listen to anyone tell him that she is pulling him under...sound familiar? we all someone who is in need of this book but how do you give advice like he/she is no good for you? YOU CANT, YOU DONT!! YOU GIVE THEM A COPY OF THIS BOOK SO THEY CAN DISCOVER FOR THEMSELVES!!!! I received a free copy of this book from Chosen book in exchange for writing a review, but that does not mean the book got a positive review- the book earned its own review. It is a good book and well worth the money and it could save a friend of yours. Maybe it could save you! I read this book in a day but have reread it several times. I am reminded of Deliah and Jezebel at the same time.

An Elegant Solution by Paul Robertson the best book of the year!!

If you are searching for a great book to curl up by a warm fire with – this IS THE BOOK!!! If you enjoyed Sherlock Holmes and love to watch The Big bang Theory, this is the book you have waiting for! The story is set in 18th Century Switzerland and the characters include the greatest minds of that era. The History is accurate as are the characters to their reputations. Leonard Euler was a real mathematician and Christian and the Bernoullis ( who are over the Chair of Math) in the story were real! The characters include some of the finest mathematical minds of all times and this historical fiction is leaps and bounds above any other I have read!! Historical landmarks of Basel are detailed including the Barefoot Square, the bridge over the Rhine, the Munster. I would not be surprised if this book is made into a multimillion dollar motion picture due to the detailed picture graphics and incredible detail to facts!This book is a work of suspense, intellect, and mystery cocooned in the adornment of Gods divine glory and power as ruler of the universe and master of creation!! He makes a strong statement of how math was created by God and is dependent on God to work, and that God purposefully sealed math into His divine creation. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for writing a review, but that did not give the book a good review, it is simply one of the best books I have ever read!!!

Letting go of your limitations -- A must read book from Chosen Publishers!!

This book is good read and it will help the reader to unlock their inner strength and power by showing them how to harness the greatness of God. We are children of the King! So many people want a better life but are held back by fear and regret and shame and guilt. We must let go and let God come to our rescue! Each chapter looks at how we stop short of the glory that God intends for us and talks about how we can over come an obstacle and move forward towards god and the good things that God has planned for us. the only thing between us and a good life is the enemy and we can stop the fear and stop the legalism and stop focusing on religion and start focusing on God. Many people see side tracked by fear and worry and we forget that God wants a personal relationship with us and we let ourselves get in the way because we listen to the whispers of the enemy and we close our hearts to God. This book from Chosen publishers, which I received free for writing a review, will set the reader free to seek the will of god and live outside of the enemy and close to God. Sometimes we all lose our focus and this book will help people to pull their focus back on God. We cannot be transformed until we let go and let god.

Ministering to Problem People in Your Church What to Do With Well-Intentioned Dragons by Marshall Shelley

I have always heard that the devil likes to hide behind the Cross. Think about it, the best way to destroy something is from the inside, like the Trojan Horse. This book gives real life reverences to events that have happened in churches of many different denominations to show how some well meaning folks are dragons; some just don't know it. The key seems to be the smooth talking yet forked tongue of the dragon. The author gives some practical advice for how to handle these dragons when one rears its head in a church. I gave this book 5 stars because I think people going into the ministry should have this book as required reading in college. It is shocking and painful and hurt feeling will flood over you as you turn the pages; but its pages that need to be turned by anyone who thinks they might want to be a minister. This book explains the reasons why a minister can tire so easily because if a person going into the field does not see the dragons coming, it can really catch a preacher off balance and off guard. Half the battle is seeing them coming. The author goes over several techniques that others have successfully used to control the dragons; the key is the well intended- most dragons just think they are helping their church. They are trying to be good and zestful seekers - but they are actually dragons without knowing it so they need to be steered in the right direction for their own good and the good of the church. Many people have been in the same spot that many of the people in this book have been in - finding themselves in a church that is dissolving and breaking down because someone wants to take over or be in control of the church. it is important to help these dragons see that only God controls the church and its direction and these dragons can be returned to normal people - they don not have to stay dragons if the minister handles the situation well. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for writing a review. I think it is a good read, well worth the time for anyone thinking about going into the ministry.

Innovations Dirty Little Secrets by Orborne

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher through the Booksneeze program in exchange for a review. I am very glad I got it free, as it would have upset me to have paid for such a book. The book is not bad, it is just too short and makes a redundant point. The writer encourages people to see innovation as a process where most ventures are not financially productive and encourages would be inventers to create as many projects as possible, to invest as little in each one as possible since most will not be successful and to be grateful when one does catch up. I do not see how any of that is a dirty little secret. or a surprise in any way. What it all seems to boil down to is not putting all your eggs in one basket: or diversification strategy. The author makes some good points and its a brief work easily read in a day or a single sitting. He encourages people to have a way out, or exit plan and to pick their battles. All the advice offered is good; but its not a great book. It is a very short book and if you want it for a stocking stuffer, you might enjoy it but I feel like for the money, this book is a bad investment. That is exactly how it is written; he put as little effort and time into the book as he could and still attempt to get it published. Reading this book made me mad. I do not recommend it to anyone. A better use of the same money would be to google the topic while holding a pen and note pad while drinking a latte in a coffee shop. In fact, for the price of this book you could buy a latte for a friend and you could both google innovation strategies and your results would likely way out produce the rewards of reading this particular book. Normally, I give favorable reviews but this book falls short all across the board. I understand that the writer is a preacher and I hope he puts more effort into his sermons than he did into writing this book. I simply fell like the book short changes the reader because you can sum it all up in one sentence; diversify your efforts with the lowest capital investment and do not expect great results. That's it! I just felt cheated out of the time it took me to read this book. Fortunately, as I said I did receive a free copy from book sneeze so at least I did not have to buy it.