Wow just about had a heart attack lol! Got on here and it said my blog was removed and then everything was gone but i changed my password and a bunch of other stuff and now its back i have no idea what was up with that!
Thought i would write a post its been awhile
As for reading i started reading Family storms by V.C Andrews and then had to give it back to the library and then moved and did not get to finish reading it till here last month sometime so during that time i did not read anything because i cant stand reading more then one book at a time.... Al-tho i did read Scared Intentions By the Amazing Roxanne Sanford which she personally asked me to be an early reader of and of course it was amazing like her other 2 books! Such a great Honor!
Lol but i have made up for my reading in the past weekend! I got the horrible flu that everyone else has been getting and spent my time in bed reading ! I read Betrayed Chosen and Untamed by P.C cast .. I have had them sitting around and figured I needed to read them lol! Dont get me wrong I do like the books but its just something about how they are wrote that just really annoy me and i have seen alot of others say that also! I love the story line it keeps me hooked but sometimes i just want to read the last chapter and move on to the next book.. lol
So other then that I guess im going to read the next 2 books i have get the other one or 2 i need to finish the collection and then i think I am going to start reading the Ugly Series!
Cant wait till next Month Hunger games will be in the movies! Makes me want to read all the books over again.. I think i may just need to do that!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Heaven Is For Real DVD-Based Conversation Kit
Heaven Is For Real DVD-Based Conversation Kit
"Heaven is for Real" sold out in its first printing and climbed to #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list. For many weeks it has remained #1 on the non-fiction list. And now the best-selling book about Colton's visit to heaven is on DVD with a conversation package that is made for classes and small groups. You will see Colton's story and how it changed his live and his family's. Each DVD segment has Todd, Sonja, and Colton in an interview based format.
The DVD and kit provide:
* Five video sessions with the family and Colton answering common questions about heaven and his visit.
* A touching session on how to recover from loss and trouble
* A group leader guide
The reason I got this is because I read the book! When my grandfather passed away a year ago it really helped my grandmother deal with his death and she and my family very much so enjoyed it!
I would have to say this is very informative and and gives a greater in depth look into the family and what colton experienced.. its kinder hard to review this because its not really a book the small booklet that does come with it has great questions and a nice study guide of sorts!
Where as to all this happened or not the way Colton's story is told is not for me judge. Pick up a copy of the book for yourself and see how you feel about it!
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from the publisher Thomas Nelson through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
"Heaven is for Real" sold out in its first printing and climbed to #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list. For many weeks it has remained #1 on the non-fiction list. And now the best-selling book about Colton's visit to heaven is on DVD with a conversation package that is made for classes and small groups. You will see Colton's story and how it changed his live and his family's. Each DVD segment has Todd, Sonja, and Colton in an interview based format.
The DVD and kit provide:
* Five video sessions with the family and Colton answering common questions about heaven and his visit.
* A touching session on how to recover from loss and trouble
* A group leader guide
The reason I got this is because I read the book! When my grandfather passed away a year ago it really helped my grandmother deal with his death and she and my family very much so enjoyed it!
I would have to say this is very informative and and gives a greater in depth look into the family and what colton experienced.. its kinder hard to review this because its not really a book the small booklet that does come with it has great questions and a nice study guide of sorts!
Where as to all this happened or not the way Colton's story is told is not for me judge. Pick up a copy of the book for yourself and see how you feel about it!
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from the publisher Thomas Nelson through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Saturday, November 12, 2011
A good and Perfect Gift
Good and Perfect Gift, A: Faith, Expectations, and a Little Girl Named Penny
by Amy Julia Becker
Paperback: 237 pages
Publisher: Bethany House; Reprinted edition (September 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764209175
ISBN-13: 978-0764209178
From Goodreads:
Challenging surprises often lead to unexpected joy. Amy Julia opens eyes and softens hearts as she brings readers into her own story of disappointment turned to blessing. This is a journey of discovering strength through weakness, and the author learns to embrace the face that we are all dependent on God and one another. This books will inspire readers who appreciate beautiful writing coupled with deep insights about life and faith.
My Veiw:
Wow this book was amazing It had me crying from the start. Amy Julia told such and amazing and true story with this beautifully written book. It felt like you were right there from the start to the end and you traveled threw there life with them.
It shows that even if you think you have a perfect life that anything can happen and just because things not so great may happen in your life it does not make it any less perfect! Penny is a blessing and an angel and just because she was born with Down Syndrome does not make her any less perfect then if she would have been born with out it.
I learned a lot about Down's Sydrome and will forever view the matter in a different way.I loved her Journal entries and just how open and honest the whole story was!I don't want to give the book away so please pick up a copy for yourself its a great heat felt read and im sure you wont be disappointed.
I received this book from Bethany House Publishers for review and was in no way asked to give a good review!
by Amy Julia Becker
Paperback: 237 pages
Publisher: Bethany House; Reprinted edition (September 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764209175
ISBN-13: 978-0764209178
From Goodreads:
Challenging surprises often lead to unexpected joy. Amy Julia opens eyes and softens hearts as she brings readers into her own story of disappointment turned to blessing. This is a journey of discovering strength through weakness, and the author learns to embrace the face that we are all dependent on God and one another. This books will inspire readers who appreciate beautiful writing coupled with deep insights about life and faith.
My Veiw:
Wow this book was amazing It had me crying from the start. Amy Julia told such and amazing and true story with this beautifully written book. It felt like you were right there from the start to the end and you traveled threw there life with them.
It shows that even if you think you have a perfect life that anything can happen and just because things not so great may happen in your life it does not make it any less perfect! Penny is a blessing and an angel and just because she was born with Down Syndrome does not make her any less perfect then if she would have been born with out it.
I learned a lot about Down's Sydrome and will forever view the matter in a different way.I loved her Journal entries and just how open and honest the whole story was!I don't want to give the book away so please pick up a copy for yourself its a great heat felt read and im sure you wont be disappointed.
I received this book from Bethany House Publishers for review and was in no way asked to give a good review!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wings of a Dream
Wings of a Dream
by Anne Mateer
Paperback, 319 pages
Published September 1st 2011 by Bethany House Publishers
ISBN 0764209035 (ISBN13: 9780764209031)
primary languageEnglish
From Goodreads:
Rebekah Hendricks dreams of a life far beyond her family's farm in Oklahoma, and when dashing aviator Arthur Samson promised adventure in the big city, she is quick to believe he's the man she's meant to marry. While she waits for the Great War to end and Arthur to return to her so they can pursue all their plans, her mother's sister falls ill. Rebekah seizes the opportunity to travel to Texas to care for Aunt Adabelle, seeing this chance to be closer to Arthur's training camp as God's approval of her plans.
But the Spanish flue epidemic changes everything. Faced with her aunt's death, Arthur's indecisiveness, and four children who have no one else to care for them, Rebeka is torn between the desire to escape the type of life she's always led and the unexpected love that just might change the dream of her heart.
My Opinion:
I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS BOOK! Its nothing like any of the other books i have been reading lately and i must say it was a welcomed change!
I feel in love with Rebekah and all the childnen right from the start! This was a beautiful write and i dont want to give the story away but she faces alot of tough stuff and it makes it even worse cause of the time era she was in. She is a brave woman and does what im sure very few other girls at her age would agree to do in this time period. I would have done it tho.
Wings of a Dream made me laugh, made me angry and had me in tears all at the same time! Anne made sure you knew each character of her book inside and out you learn their fears and dreams and its like your right living life right beside them all.
I could not put this book down once i picked it up and had it read in one setting. I honestly hope that there are a few more books after this one.
This was a great read and i highly suggest that you read it!
I received Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer from Bethany House Publishers for review.
by Anne Mateer
Paperback, 319 pages
Published September 1st 2011 by Bethany House Publishers
ISBN 0764209035 (ISBN13: 9780764209031)
primary languageEnglish
From Goodreads:
Rebekah Hendricks dreams of a life far beyond her family's farm in Oklahoma, and when dashing aviator Arthur Samson promised adventure in the big city, she is quick to believe he's the man she's meant to marry. While she waits for the Great War to end and Arthur to return to her so they can pursue all their plans, her mother's sister falls ill. Rebekah seizes the opportunity to travel to Texas to care for Aunt Adabelle, seeing this chance to be closer to Arthur's training camp as God's approval of her plans.
But the Spanish flue epidemic changes everything. Faced with her aunt's death, Arthur's indecisiveness, and four children who have no one else to care for them, Rebeka is torn between the desire to escape the type of life she's always led and the unexpected love that just might change the dream of her heart.
My Opinion:
I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS BOOK! Its nothing like any of the other books i have been reading lately and i must say it was a welcomed change!
I feel in love with Rebekah and all the childnen right from the start! This was a beautiful write and i dont want to give the story away but she faces alot of tough stuff and it makes it even worse cause of the time era she was in. She is a brave woman and does what im sure very few other girls at her age would agree to do in this time period. I would have done it tho.
Wings of a Dream made me laugh, made me angry and had me in tears all at the same time! Anne made sure you knew each character of her book inside and out you learn their fears and dreams and its like your right living life right beside them all.
I could not put this book down once i picked it up and had it read in one setting. I honestly hope that there are a few more books after this one.
This was a great read and i highly suggest that you read it!
I received Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer from Bethany House Publishers for review.
The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook: Slaying the Living Dead Within
The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook-BY Jeff Kinley
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 11, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595554386
ISBN-13: 978-1595554383
From Good reads:
The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook delivers a fresh, relevant look at the doctrines of sin, grace, and salvation.
Ben Forman was just an ordinary guy, a young professional starting his first job and falling in love with his girlfriend. Living in the outskirts of a southern city, he didn't think the zombie activity so common in the major cities would hit so close to home. But it was becoming clear that the mysterious infection reanimating the deceased was a growing epidemic across the country. The question was, would he stay alive or become the undead?
In this one-of-kind approach to teaching about sin, grace, and salvation, The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook tracks the fictional life of Ben Forman and offers solid Bible teaching to help readers understand the gravity and consequences of life without God, of life as a zombie. Ephesians 2:4-5 says, "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." Without the salvation Jesus offers, we are all as good as dead. But as this book teaches in a winsome, cutting-edge, culturally relevant style, anyone can kill the zombie inside, escape the clutches of the undead, and come alive by the supernatural power of God's salvation.
My Opinion:
Wow I did not know what to expect really when i picked up this book but i have to say i liked it quite a bit.. I wont lie I wanted it mainly for the title and the cover lol but i really enjoyed both the fiction and non fiction parts of the book ..and i liked how it went from the zombie story and then to a non fiction explanation of it and the book really makes you think at least i know it made me think..I love how the its uses the use of zombies to describe the inner demon we all have in ourselves and alot of the points are valid and i would have to agree.
I personally really enjoyed getting to know Ben and the rest of the characters in the book.. i have such a hard time with reviews cause it seems like everything i want to say is going to some way or another give away the story. Im just happy to say im glad that we dont live in a world with the zombies that Ben lives with but I guess in all reality those Zombies would be better to live with the ones that we do live with!
My Rating would be 4 stars just because i hate the ending of the Zombie story!
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from the publisher Thomas Nelson through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 11, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595554386
ISBN-13: 978-1595554383
From Good reads:
The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook delivers a fresh, relevant look at the doctrines of sin, grace, and salvation.
Ben Forman was just an ordinary guy, a young professional starting his first job and falling in love with his girlfriend. Living in the outskirts of a southern city, he didn't think the zombie activity so common in the major cities would hit so close to home. But it was becoming clear that the mysterious infection reanimating the deceased was a growing epidemic across the country. The question was, would he stay alive or become the undead?
In this one-of-kind approach to teaching about sin, grace, and salvation, The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook tracks the fictional life of Ben Forman and offers solid Bible teaching to help readers understand the gravity and consequences of life without God, of life as a zombie. Ephesians 2:4-5 says, "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." Without the salvation Jesus offers, we are all as good as dead. But as this book teaches in a winsome, cutting-edge, culturally relevant style, anyone can kill the zombie inside, escape the clutches of the undead, and come alive by the supernatural power of God's salvation.
My Opinion:
Wow I did not know what to expect really when i picked up this book but i have to say i liked it quite a bit.. I wont lie I wanted it mainly for the title and the cover lol but i really enjoyed both the fiction and non fiction parts of the book ..and i liked how it went from the zombie story and then to a non fiction explanation of it and the book really makes you think at least i know it made me think..I love how the its uses the use of zombies to describe the inner demon we all have in ourselves and alot of the points are valid and i would have to agree.
I personally really enjoyed getting to know Ben and the rest of the characters in the book.. i have such a hard time with reviews cause it seems like everything i want to say is going to some way or another give away the story. Im just happy to say im glad that we dont live in a world with the zombies that Ben lives with but I guess in all reality those Zombies would be better to live with the ones that we do live with!
My Rating would be 4 stars just because i hate the ending of the Zombie story!
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from the publisher Thomas Nelson through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Ascent from Darkness: How Satan's Soldier Became God's Warrior
Paperback, 256 pages
Expected publication: October 4th 2011 by Thomas Nelson
From Goodreads:
The redemptive story of one man's agonizing journey from depths of Satanism to a radical new life in Christ.
A life of difficulty and disappointment set 33-three year old Michael Leehan up for the worst decision of his life-to make a deal with the Devil to follow and serve him. Practicing the dark arts that include ritualistic cuttings and blood sacrifices, while fine tuning his manipulation and control skills, Michael launched into a twenty year downward spiral that included job loss and detachment from loved ones, and even jail time
But God had another plan that included a group of Christian men to love him and pray for him-even when it became evident his assignment from Satan was to kill their pastor, Craig Groeschel
The life Michael Leehan lives today is an incredible testimony of the transforming power of God's mercy and grace, but is also a wakeup call to the church to be fully aware of the spiritual war that is going on all around them, and to the ultimate battle for their souls.
"I am sending you to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me." Acts 26:18
My opinion:
Wow this book was amazing I could not put it down. Mike pulls you into the story within the first paragraph and it continued to make me want to just keep reading more. I loved his style of writting and how he told his story and it was not at all overly pushing any religon down your throat.
I am not sure that I honestly believe all the things he said that happened but it could be true there may just be a whole spiritual world out there that we really have no idea about.
This book is definitely an eye opener I learned alot about both Christianity and Satanism... and some parts of the Satanism were just plain freaky.
Reading Mike's story he makes you feel like you are right there with him from the beginning of his story when he was only 19 to the end of the book, he describes everything with great detail and it's like you are reliveing every memory with him.
Living in Oklahoma his story hit home on alot of different levels I do believe that both believers and non believers will enjoy this book and be effected by it in one way other but that will have to be your choice it's definitely worth a shot though.
The only thing I did not enjoy about this book was the frequent reference to the band The Doors like it was the music's evil power that aided in all the evil in his life...I love the Doors and that part bothered me a bit.
I would say overall I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars.
This book was provided by Thomas Nelson Publisher from Booksneeze for purpose of review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 0 Wednesday
Expected publication: October 4th 2011 by Thomas Nelson
From Goodreads:
The redemptive story of one man's agonizing journey from depths of Satanism to a radical new life in Christ.
A life of difficulty and disappointment set 33-three year old Michael Leehan up for the worst decision of his life-to make a deal with the Devil to follow and serve him. Practicing the dark arts that include ritualistic cuttings and blood sacrifices, while fine tuning his manipulation and control skills, Michael launched into a twenty year downward spiral that included job loss and detachment from loved ones, and even jail time
But God had another plan that included a group of Christian men to love him and pray for him-even when it became evident his assignment from Satan was to kill their pastor, Craig Groeschel
The life Michael Leehan lives today is an incredible testimony of the transforming power of God's mercy and grace, but is also a wakeup call to the church to be fully aware of the spiritual war that is going on all around them, and to the ultimate battle for their souls.
"I am sending you to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me." Acts 26:18
My opinion:
Wow this book was amazing I could not put it down. Mike pulls you into the story within the first paragraph and it continued to make me want to just keep reading more. I loved his style of writting and how he told his story and it was not at all overly pushing any religon down your throat.
I am not sure that I honestly believe all the things he said that happened but it could be true there may just be a whole spiritual world out there that we really have no idea about.
This book is definitely an eye opener I learned alot about both Christianity and Satanism... and some parts of the Satanism were just plain freaky.
Reading Mike's story he makes you feel like you are right there with him from the beginning of his story when he was only 19 to the end of the book, he describes everything with great detail and it's like you are reliveing every memory with him.
Living in Oklahoma his story hit home on alot of different levels I do believe that both believers and non believers will enjoy this book and be effected by it in one way other but that will have to be your choice it's definitely worth a shot though.
The only thing I did not enjoy about this book was the frequent reference to the band The Doors like it was the music's evil power that aided in all the evil in his life...I love the Doors and that part bothered me a bit.
I would say overall I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars.
This book was provided by Thomas Nelson Publisher from Booksneeze for purpose of review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 0 Wednesday
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Surprised by Oxford
Paperback, 384 pages
Published August 9th 2011 by Thomas Nelson
ISBN 0849946115 (ISBN13: 9780849946110)
primary language English
Surprised by Oxford: A Memoir
by Carolyn Weber
From Goodreads:
A "girl-meets-God" style memoir of an agnostic who, through her surprising opportunity to study at Oxford, comes to a dynamic personal faith in God.
Carolyn Weber arrives for graduate study at Oxford University a feminist from a loving but broken family, suspicious of men and intellectually hostile to all things religious. As she grapples with her God-shaped void alongside the friends, classmates, and professors she meets, she tackles big questions in search of love and a life that matters.
This savvy, beautifully written, credible account of Christian conversion follows the calendar and events of the school year as it entertains, informs, and promises to engage even the most skeptical and unlikely reader.
My Opinion:
Ok so this is my first review and I have to say the book was not really my type of reading. I tried to get into it but it just kept dragging on and on and i dont mind books that long, but they need to keep my interest and this one just did not do it. Everything was summed up in the last few pages and it was like wow its over finally but then kind of like it was a waste of time to get there! Maybe I should stay away from Memoir's cause i just could not get interested in it!
I dont want to give the book away so i'm not going to get into all the details yes its Christian and it was a good read in that part. I dont feel like it was at all over powering in that aspect! It makes you think and gives you a new way to look at things and maybe if your having doubt and read it, it will give you back your hope!
The writing of this book was amazing. I loved all the literary references! I also love how descriptive she is makes you feel like you are right there in Oxford!
I would like to also add that i love the book itself, its beautiful the cover has such a great feel to it and its has such pretty side flap things (sorry cant think of what its called) with a beautiful design on it and the chapter pages are really pretty with a cloud like print! Im a sucker for packaging lol! I will say it has to one of the pettiest books i own now!
Sorry I'm not all that great with wording things lol and it is my first review but im sure I will get better with time.
This book was provided by Thomas Nelson Publisher from Booksneeze for purpose of review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Published August 9th 2011 by Thomas Nelson
ISBN 0849946115 (ISBN13: 9780849946110)
primary language English
Surprised by Oxford: A Memoir
by Carolyn Weber
From Goodreads:
A "girl-meets-God" style memoir of an agnostic who, through her surprising opportunity to study at Oxford, comes to a dynamic personal faith in God.
Carolyn Weber arrives for graduate study at Oxford University a feminist from a loving but broken family, suspicious of men and intellectually hostile to all things religious. As she grapples with her God-shaped void alongside the friends, classmates, and professors she meets, she tackles big questions in search of love and a life that matters.
This savvy, beautifully written, credible account of Christian conversion follows the calendar and events of the school year as it entertains, informs, and promises to engage even the most skeptical and unlikely reader.
My Opinion:
Ok so this is my first review and I have to say the book was not really my type of reading. I tried to get into it but it just kept dragging on and on and i dont mind books that long, but they need to keep my interest and this one just did not do it. Everything was summed up in the last few pages and it was like wow its over finally but then kind of like it was a waste of time to get there! Maybe I should stay away from Memoir's cause i just could not get interested in it!
I dont want to give the book away so i'm not going to get into all the details yes its Christian and it was a good read in that part. I dont feel like it was at all over powering in that aspect! It makes you think and gives you a new way to look at things and maybe if your having doubt and read it, it will give you back your hope!
The writing of this book was amazing. I loved all the literary references! I also love how descriptive she is makes you feel like you are right there in Oxford!
I would like to also add that i love the book itself, its beautiful the cover has such a great feel to it and its has such pretty side flap things (sorry cant think of what its called) with a beautiful design on it and the chapter pages are really pretty with a cloud like print! Im a sucker for packaging lol! I will say it has to one of the pettiest books i own now!
Sorry I'm not all that great with wording things lol and it is my first review but im sure I will get better with time.
This book was provided by Thomas Nelson Publisher from Booksneeze for purpose of review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
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