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By Janet Maccaro, Ph.D., CNC |
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| In 100 Answers to 100 Questions About How to Live Longer, Dr. Janet Maccaro reveals the simple things you can do to extend and improve your life without drugs and medications. The format is easy to read, with each question and answer taking up only about a page and a half. Dr. Maccaro covers a wide variety of subjects, and avoids “doctor speak” for the most part. Although I planned to take my time reading through 100 Answers to 100 Questions About How to Live Longer, reading just one Q & A each day, I couldn’t stop myself from racing through this book in less than a week. It really is very interesting, and a book which I found extremely motivating when it came to being more proactive in my efforts to live a healthier life. - paula friedrichsen |
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By Matthew Hagee |
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| Shaken Not Shattered is a book that seeks to help you become the person God made you to be. Hagee points out that as bad as the world is today it is nothing new to God. Even if you have not gone through the present trials that now face the world, all of it has happened before at some point. Shaken Not Shattered shows its readers that even through financial hardships, political instability, and constant change that God can help you to persevere, reconnect to your original design, and live a life of joy rather than fear. This book carries a very timely message that many need to hear. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, then this book is for you. - jayce o'neal |
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By Linda Newton |
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| Better Than Jewels is an absolute treasure of a book! It's broken down into 31 one to two page vignettes, stories taken directly from Linda Newton's life. Each and every one is engrossing and well written — and the lessons Linda teaches at the conclusion are, as the title indicates, "better than jewels." I was deeply touched by Linda's transparency and biblical insight, as well as, the wise counsel that she imparts in each lesson. This book would make a lovely and meaningful Christmas present for the women in your life and it's reasonably priced too. I highly recommend it! - paula friedrichsen |
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By Rodney Stark |
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| God’s Battalions: The Case for the Crusades elicits an immediate and visible emotional response from any red-blooded Christian or Muslim who thinks they’re halfway familiar with their religion’s heritage, and that’s just the title. Award-winning author and sociologist Rodney Stark humbly goes to war against the many politically correct myths surrounding the history of the Crusades in this well-researched and easy-to-read academic masterpiece. His blunt and unapologetic “it is what it is” style strips Muslim culture of any noble romanticism and traces its conquering and oppressive roots back to Muhammad. Stark proves himself once again as a historical myth-buster. - rob vischer |
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By Laura Frantz |
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| In this epic novel, readers enter the world of Lael Click, the somewhat eccentric daughter of a rugged frontiersman in the territory of Kentucky. Author Laura Frantz takes her audience back to a time of struggle between white settlers and the Shawnee, between rugged frontiersmen and polished Europeans. Frantz's artful turns of phrase will delight avid readers as the audience is brought along the meandering trail of a young girl's growth from adolescence to adulthood. Though lacking significant spiritual depth and a singular plot line, Frantz still spins a solid tale that will entertain and gratify lovers of historical fiction. - holly drake |
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By Melanie Dobson |
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Melanie Dobson's latest book, Love Finds You in Liberty, Indiana, is a captivating novel about a young woman and her father who are deeply committed to helping escaping slaves en route to freedom in Canada, despite the danger facing them as they provide one of the "stations" along the Underground Railroad. Anna Brent and her father hide the runaway slaves in their home, and then transport them by horse and wagon at night and covered over by blankets to the next stop along the path to freedom. There is some romance after Anna discovers that the young man who is editor of the Liberty newspaper also is a Christian and a staunch supporter of the escape movement. The storyline is intriguing and readers might find it difficult to put down the book once they begin reading it. - earl weirich |
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By Tim Farrington |
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| A Hell of Mercy: A Meditation on Depression and the Dark Night of the Soul may not sound like a page-turner, but Tim Farrington’s heartbreakingly honest meditations melt the weight of the subject matter with unexpectedly frequent doses of smirk-out-loud humor. Raking up piles of sometimes-morbid wisdom from the well-read Farrington never approaches chore-status. His brevity and clarity lend to the book’s crisp and understated charm. A Hell of Mercy is a heck of a read, but only for mature audiences. The irreverent descriptions hold nothing back including the occasional four-letter word. Two four-letter words summarize this book: Must read. - rob vischer |
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Rebecca St. James, editor |
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Award-winning singer Rebecca St. James has spent many years making a stand for purity. Now broadening her approach, St. James reaches out to modern-day prodigal daughters. Loved is a collection of true stories of prodigals who have run from God, but all of whom are eventually caught back up in the arms of the Father. The book is encouraging to any who have been the prodigal, and it is a source of hope for those who know and love prodigals today. Although Loved tells amazing tales of life outside of the Father's will, the stories lack a deeper look at each woman's difficult journey of transformation in Christ. - holly drake |
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By Alicia Britt Chole |
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| Alicia Britt Chole's Intimate Conversations is an inspirational and rewarding guide to day to day intimacy with God. This clever hands-on approach gives readers steps and tools that enable them to walk side by side with God in their daily lives. Through relatable experiences, scriptures, thought-provoking questions, and stirring points, Chole welcomes her audience to the joy of finding Christ in everything and brings awareness to the simple ways we can continually keep this joy. It is refreshing and reassuring to know that we can still have a life complete with fulfillment and intimacy with our maker, regardless of life’s interruptions. - monique derr |
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By Phil Boatwright |
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In an attempt to analyze -- not criticize, Phil Boatwright (The Movie Reporter) breaks down the Hollywood film industry in his new book, Movies: The Good, the Bad and the Really, Really Bad. Boatwright educates moviegoers on a number of topics, from the history of how films are rated to the "acceptable" content in movies today. Complete with a list of family-friendly movies from every era, this book also offers Christians a chance to dig deeper into the modern storytelling machine that uses God's name in vain more than as an act of reverence. The book shows its weakness in how Boatwright's thoughts are organized. However, his insightful writing makes it a worthwhile read for Christians who want to know more about Hollywood, and how we should respond to the films it produces. - hannah goodwyn |
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By Joyce Meyer & Deborah Bedford |
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| Any Minute is a new take on a near-death story. The main character, Sarah Harper, is on her way toward a complete family meltdown because of her obsession with her career. Just when you think the pace of her life can’t get any more frantic, she accidentally drives her car off a bridge as she speeds toward an “urgent” business meeting. I don’t want to give too much away, but suffice it to say that she comes away from that experience with a fresh perspective. I appreciated the fact that the changes in Sarah’s life didn’t materialize immediately following her accident—but transpire slowly, as the Lord begins to deal with her heart. Although Any Minute is a novel, it contains a powerful message, and I highly recommend it. - paula friedrichsen |
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By Kathy Howard |
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Before His Throne was a pivotal book in my life. This Bible study came to my attention at just the right time (don’t you love when God does that?), and I will always cherish the summer of 2009 when I worked my way through the book of Malachi with Kathy Howard. Kathy wasn’t sitting outside on my patio with me drinking coffee each morning, but for all the warmth and wisdom I found in her Bible study, she could have been. This lady knows how to dig deep into the Word of God while using her own self effacing humor and personal stories to add practical application to her points. By the time I completed all eight weeks, I found my walk with God greatly strengthened and my knowledge of His holiness lovingly deepened. Before His Throne would be a great Bible study to do alone or with a group. - paula friedrichsen |
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By Lisa Tawn Bergren |
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In Lisa Tawn Bergren's new book, God Gave Us Love, Grampa Bear and Little Cub's fishing trip is cut short by mischievous otters. Upset, Little Cub must learn to love those who seem unloveable. This is an enchanting children’s book with a meaningful message about truly loving others. It would make a perfect Birthday or Christmas gift for the precious child or grandchild in your life. - paula friedrichsen |
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By Ken Cooper |
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| Held Hostage is one of the best books I've ever read! It's riveting, hopeful, and shocking all at the same time. Ken Cooper begins his book smack in the middle of a bank robbery--and from there the excitement only builds. But this book is so much more than an exciting story. The themes of redemption, forgiveness, and salvation are so beautifully depicted throughout, this book is sure to be a favorite of many. I will say that because of Cooper's honest portrayal of prison life, and the mature content of Held Hostage, it should be considered appropriate for adults only. - paula friedrichsen |
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By Ann H. Gabhart |
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| Living near a restored Shaker village in Kentucky, author Ann Gabhart was inspired to dig deeper into their history and share what she found with her readers. Like the Amish, Shakers are known for minimalism, and devotion to prayer and worship. Uniquely, they practiced strict celibacy, broke all "worldly" family ties, and got their name from actual shaking and dancing that occurred in worship services. In this setting, The Believer poses the question: “What happens when a Shaker falls in love?” In the book, Elizabeth Duncan meets a young Believer named Ethan, and both of their lives are truly shaken when they must choose what to do with their feelings of attraction, sinful to devout Shakers. This is a quick read, with fascinating history from a sect that has almost completely vanished. - rebekah wilson |
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By Robin Parrish |
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| Author Robin Parrish has captured, in writing, a common fear of humanity: being alone. As four astronauts return from a Mars mission, they find that everyone has disappeared. Expecting to be welcomed home with parades they are only met with silence. Along the way to finding out the cause of this catastrophic event, they meet strong opposition and mindboggling mysteries. Although there are violent moments, the author does not use inappropriate language and goreish description. The spiritual aspect of the astronaut’s experience could have been deeper than “maybe we’re not alone” and the ending was a bit cliché, but overall it's a good book. - john woodcock |
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