The Christmas Tree Keeper by Tamara Passey A REVIEW

ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE KEEPER
Though Angela Donovan is out of work and needs money for rent, she yearns for her eight-year-old daughter to have a carefree holiday. The last thing she wants is the pressure of her daughter expecting a miracle. But when they pick out a Christmas tree at a cozy Massachusetts tree farm that’s exactly what happens when they learn the trees might be miracle trees.

Mark Shafer is soon to be the new keeper of the Christmas trees when he inherits the family farm. He’d like to run it with a family of his own, but his girlfriend wants nothing to do with farm life. He makes plans to sell so he can propose to his girlfriend and pursue a career in music. Then he meets an unforgettable customer and her daughter, and an anonymous gift compels them to learn the truth about the trees.

With a buyer willing to pay top dollar for the land, Mark has the fate of the trees in his hand. Will he be able to see what and who is most important? And will Angela give the miracle of love a chance?

File Size: 3633 KB
Print Length: 170 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Winter Street Press (November 22, 2014)
Publication Date: November 22, 2014
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B00PTHBF5I

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tamara Passey, author of the The Christmas Tree Keeper: A Novel, was born and raised in Massachusetts around a large family, one that has served as inspiration for most of her writing. She was named Arizona Young Mother of the Year in 2013 and contributes marriage and family articles to FamilyShare.com. Mothering through the Whirlwind is her fist work of non-fiction. She loves most creative endeavors and when she isn't writing or re-writing, you can find her baking or cross-stitching or walking--though not all at the same time. She lives with her husband and three children in Arizona.

You can find her online and read her speech given at the AMI Convention at TamaraPassey.com

She also blogs at WhyIGetUp.blogspot.com and FivePagesOfSomething.blogspot.com


MY REVIEW
 This is the first book I’ve read that was written by Tamara Passey. I was very glad I got the chance to read The Christmas Tree Keeper.
  Angela and Mark learn what family is really about in the novel and also you can’t always trust everyone you meet.
  It all starts when Angela takes her young daughter to a Christmas Tree Farm to get their tree. They meet Mark and his grandfather. The strange thing is the grandfather said that the tree they took is a miracle tree all you have to do is believe. Angela is almost past believing.
  Mark is thinking about selling the tree farm and getting a lot of money to buy a house and go into the music business.
  You won’t believe all of the coincides that bring the two of them together. It seems they are always running into each other.
  In The Christmas Tree Keeper we read about believing, not giving up, mending broken families and the one best thing Love. Highly recommended.

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The Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson A REVIEW

ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS JOY RIDE
 Miranda did not put adventure on her Christmas list, but thanks to her eighty-five-year-old neighbor Joy, that's exactly what she's getting this year. When Joy tells Miranda that she plans to drive an old RV decked out in Christmas decorations from their Chicago neighborhood to her new retirement digs in Phoenix--in the dead of winter, no less--the much younger Miranda insists that Joy cannot make such a trip by herself. Besides, a crazy trip with Joy would be more interesting than another Christmas home alone. Unemployed and facing foreclosure, Miranda feels she has nothing to lose by packing a bag and heading off to Route 66. But Joy has a hidden agenda for their Christmas joyride--and a hidden problem that could derail the whole venture.

No one captures the heartwarming fun of the Christmas season quite like Melody Carlson. Fasten your seat belt, because it's going to be an exciting ride!

Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Revell (September 1, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0800719670
ISBN-13: 978-0800719678
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books (with sales around 6.5 million) for teens, women and children. That's a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a "storyteller." Her novels range from serious issues like schizophrenia (Finding Alice) to lighter topics like house-flipping (A Mile in My Flip-Flops) but most of the inspiration behind her fiction comes right out of real life. Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She's won a number of awards (including Romantic Time's Career Achievement Award, the Rita and the Gold Medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog. To find out more about Melody Carlson, visit her website at http://www.melodycarlson.com/

MY REVIEW
  The Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson is just a delightful read. Combine Christmas, a very giving woman and a woman who has lost everything and doesn’t know what to do next makes a fantastic story, but when you put going across country in an RV in the mix anything can happen and usually does.
   Eighty-five-year old Joy has to go live with her sons. She lives in Chicago and they live in Phoenix. She decides instead of flying to Phoenix she wants to take her RV. The reason  being is on her blog she had a contest and asked people who needed Christmas. So Joy wants to give them some Christmas Joy. She’s chosen several places to stop and will decorate their place and give them things they need.
  Miranda her young friend thinks she’s crazy, but won’t let her elderly neighbor go alone. Maybe this trip will give Miranda a reason to live and give her some joy.
  I really liked all of the lessons in this book. About being positive, never giving up and the biggest one we can always help someone less fortunate than us.
  Melody tells a wonderful story about what Christmas is really about. Read this wonderful book to see if Joy can make such a long trip, what will happen if her sons find out and also how Miranda fits in this whole Christmas scene. A very wonderful book that I highly recommend.

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When Others Shuddered Eight Women Who Refused to Give Up BY Jamie Janosz A REVIEW

ABOUT WHEN OTHERS SHUDDERED:EIGHT WOMEN WHO REFUSED TO GIVE UP
When Others Shuddered: Eight Women Who Refused to Give Up is the story of eight women called to serve God and who, in doing so, changed the world. They lived at the turn of the century, rubbing shoulders with the well-known men of their time, like John Rockefeller, Marshall Field, and Dwight Lyman Moody.

These women—Fanny Crosby, Mary McLeod Bethune, Nettie McCormick, Sarah Dunn Clarke, Emma Dryer, Virginia Asher, Evangeline Booth, and Amanda Berry Smith—were unique. They were single and married, black and white, wealthy and poor, beautiful and plain, mothers and childless. Yet, each felt called to make a difference and to do something—to meet a pressing need in her world.

These women wanted to live lives less ordinary. Their stories inspire us to follow God’s calling in our own lives. They teach us that each individual person can make a difference. These eight women will show you how God can use your life to change the world.

Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Moody Publishers; New Edition edition (February 1, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0802410782
ISBN-13: 978-0802410788
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jamie Janosz is a wife, mother, writer, and follower of Jesus Christ. She enjoys "everything old" - and can often be found poking around dusty antique shops in search of treasure. She is a contributing author to Moody Bible Institute's daily devotional, Today in the Word. Jamie and her husband have been married for 21 years and live in the Chicago suburbs with their teenage daughter. Visit her blog at http://jamiejanosz.blogspot.com/

MY REVIEW
  When Others Shuddered Eight Women Who Refused to Give Up by Jamie Janosz is an interesting book. It’s not an entertaining book, but one that tells about the lives of eight different women who didn’t follow the normal things in life for their time period.
  Each chapter follows the life stories of these ladies, Fanny Crosby, “Emma” Emeline E. Dryer, “Nettie” Nancy (Fowler) McCormick, Sarah Dunn Clarke, Amanda Smith, Virginia Asher, Evangeline Booth, Mary McLeod Bethune. They all grew up in the 1800’s and early 1900’s.  All of these ladies knew and worked with at times D.L. Moody.
 Fanny loved to learn even though she couldn’t see. As we know she wrote hundreds of Hymns.
  Emma helped people after the Chicago fire and got things in order to start a Bible school.
  Nettie became very rich, but gave so much away and helped so many people. She didn’t let her riches make her any better than the poorest person she helped.
  Evangeline helped to get the Salvation Army into many countries and put others above herself.
  All of these women put God and others ahead of themselves. Many of them didn’t even marry because their work and God meant so much more than their own happiness.
  It’s remarkable what they accomplished for being women in that time period. Really interesting. Recommended reading.

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Precious Moments 5-Minute Bedtime Treasury A Review

ABOUT 5-MINUTE BEDTIME TREASURY
Create a Bedtime Tradition in Just 5 Minutes. Delight your little ones with these sweet Precious Moments® characters as you share beloved Bible stories and comforting bedtime scriptures with them. The five-minute format helps parents create a meaningful bedtime. With paraphrased stories from the International Children's Bible®, you'll nurture a love for God's Word. Take five minutes before bed to create a special connection with your precious child.

Age Range: 3 - 7 years
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 13, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0718043197
ISBN-13: 978-0718043193
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 1 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds

Since 1978, Precious Moments has grown into an evergreen brand recognized worldwide, with more than 12.5 million books and bibles sold through Thomas Nelson.

MY REVIEW
  Precious Moments 5-minute Bedtime Treasury is certainly a treasure book.  At the beginning of the book is a small family tree, a section about the child, a place for handprints and the child’s church record.
  There are over 40 Bible stories, from creation to when the Lord comes again. Such wonderful stories as Daniel in the Lion’s Den, Noah’s Ark, Joseph sold into slavery, Jesus’ birth and the Wise men, The empty Tomb and on and on. After each story is a Bible promise for your child.
  Many, many pictures of your favorite Precious Moments children which will become favorites of your child. The pictures are big and colorful.
  Just so special and sweet. Full of the most brilliant stories in the Bible and included are the wonderful Precious Moments children. What more can you want?
Highly recommended.

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Rescuing Finley by Dan Walsh A Review

ABOUT RESCUING FINLEY
Amy Wallace has made plenty of mistakes in her young life, but she didn't see this one coming. Chris Seger is a marine serving in Afghanistan. His life is forever altered by a single, fateful step. A mother of another Afghan war vet suffers a devastating loss, which changes the course of Finley's life for good. Finley is a mostly golden retriever, who suddenly finds himself alone and confused in a dog shelter. Later, he's brought to a prison to be trained in a special program for female inmates. Could this prison actually become the place where Finley finally finds freedom? Rescuing Finley tells the story of how one rescue dog powerfully impacts three tragic lives and puts all of them on a road toward redemption and healing.

File Size: 2641 KB
Print Length: 250 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Bainbridge Press (November 19, 2015)
Publication Date: November 19, 2015
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B017C6IAVA

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dan Walsh is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 15 novels, including The Unfinished Gift, The Reunion and When Night Comes. His books have been highly reviewed by USA Today and in magazines such as Publishers Weekly, RT Book Reviews and Library Journal. Dan and his wife live in the Daytona Beach area where he's busy writing and researching his next novel. They have 2 grown children and 2 grandchildren.




MY REVIEW
  Rescuing Finley by Dan Walsh is just a wonderful book. In this first book of the Forever Home series it tells about the life of three different characters. Finley the dog, Amy a young lady who made a lot of mistakes in life and Chris a marine who served in Afghanistan and suffered greatly.
  Before we get to Amy or Chris, Finley’s story starts as being a dog to a wonderful young man who loved him greatly, but they also lived with the young man, Chaz’s mother. She wasn’t a dog person. So when Chaz went to war and didn’t come back, Finley got taken to the shelter.
   Amy was in prison and joined the dog training for Vets program. She never owned a dog, but always wanted to. Chris made it back from the war, but was emotional scarred. Would a dog help him? Follow the lives of these three amazing characters. Each one struggling in their own way. Can they find happiness together or not?
  This book is highly emotional, fantastic story from an excellent author. Look forward to reading the other books in this series. Recommended to anyone who loves animals, Vets and stories of people who made wrong decisions.


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When Calls the Heart Complete Season Two 10 DVD Collection

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
From celebrated author Janette Oke (The Love Comes Softly series) comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow (Army Wives), Daniel Lissing (Eye Candy), Jack Wagner (Melrose Place) and Lori Loughlin (Full House, 90210) star in When Calls The Heart, "a beautiful story with roots in relationships, self-empowerment, and the enduring power of love" (Common Sense Media).

Elizabeth Thatcher (Krakow) is a strong-willed teacher who has foregone the life of the big city and found a job, a home - and a bit of unexpected romance with a handsome Mountie named Jack - in the small frontier town of Hope Valley. But life on the frontier can hand you many tough turns, and so it is for Jack and Elizabeth as they face their very different upbringings, the pressures put upon them by family, rival suitors and even various criminal counterfeiters and kidnappers in their quest to find their place in this remote and rugged land.
10 DVD Collector's Edition includes
Season 2 - 10 DVD Collector's Edition includes the following:

Disc 1: Trials of the Heart (Movie Version)
Disc 2: Heart and Soul (Movie Version)
Disc 3: Heart of the Family (Movie Version)
Disc 4: Heart and Home (Movie Version)
Disc 5: Follow your Heart (Movie Version)
Disc 6: Episodes as aired on the Hallmark Channel
Disc 7: Episodes as aired on the Hallmark Channel
Disc 8: Special Features Disc
Disc 9: Journey to Jamaa (short film by Michael Landon Jr. and Brian Bird)
Disc 10: Instrumental CD

Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 10
Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Run Time: 840.00 minutes
ASIN: B016V982FS

MY REVIEW
  When Calls the Heart Complete Season 2 is amazing. If you are a Heartie or just love this series you need to buy this 10 DVD Collectors Edition set.
  I’m amazed at all of the content in this special set. The five episodes in the movie version, all of the episodes that were shown on the Hallmark channel, a fantastic Special Features Disc. ( will talk more about the special features later), Winter in Hope Valley instrumental CD, and a special short film Journey To Jamaa (True story) produced by Michael Landon Jr. and Brian Bird. That CD Journey To Jamaa should get a review all on its own. Amazing story.
  The extra features DVD has the life stories of Janette Oke and Michael Landon Jr. Which are just remarkable in themselves. Get to know what and who formed their lives. Trailers of course, The stars talk about the Hearties, Get to know the stars of the show and behind the scenes. Every feature is just incredible. I really love getting to know these wonderful people and of yes, so many fantastic pictures.  This 10 DVD edition is well worth the price. What Heartie or just anyone wouldn’t love this?  Highly recommended. Wish I could recommend it more.

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Adore by Chris Tomlin Review and GIVEAWAY

ABOUT ADORE
The new Christmas album from Chris Tomlin releases October 23. Featuring classic Christmas songs with a mix of original songs, the new Christmas album also features special guest performances from Lauren Daigle, All Sons & Daughters, Kristyn Getty and more.

Audio CD (October 23, 2015)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: sixstepsrecords
ASIN: B013FFTYE4

1 He Shall Reign Forevermore (Live)

2 Adore (Live)

3 Midnight Clear (Love Song) (Live)

4 Noel (Live) [Lauren Daigle]

5 Hymn Of Joy (Live)

6 Silent Night (Live) [Kristyn Getty]

7 What Child Is This? (Live) [All Sons & Daughters]

8 It's Christmas (Medley/Live)

9 A King Like This (Live)

10 Bethlehem (Live)

11 A Christmas Alleluia (Live) [Lauren Daigle]

Christopher Dwayne Tomlin is an American contemporary Christian music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States who has sold nearly 30 million records.

MY REVIEW
  Chris Tomlin’s Adore Christmas Songs of Worship is just an amazing CD. I really enjoyed each and every song. The lyrics and music were crystal clear, full of sweet emotion and praise to our Lord.
   This Christmas music is the kind I really love. It isn’t the holly, jolly stuff, just music that praises and is a comfort to listen too.
  The singers with Chris Tomlin, Lauren Daigle, Kristyn Getty and All Songs and Daughters are just amazing. You will listen to this over and over. I just received this CD and have listened to it many times already.
Your Christmas won’t be complete without this CD of precious Christmas songs, old and new.
 Highly recommended.


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Vendetta by Lisa Harris A Review

ABOUT VENDETTA
No one needs to push Nikki Boyd to excel on the Tennessee Missing Persons Task Force. The case of her own missing sister, still unsolved after ten years, is the driving force in her work. When a Polaroid photo of a missing girl shows up at a crime scene, Nikki quickly recognizes similarities to the past. The closer she gets to the abductor, the more she feels this case has become personal, and she is not the hunter . . . but the hunted.

With this explosive first book in The Nikki Boyd Files, award-winning author Lisa Harris takes you on a fast-paced pursuit of justice that will have you holding your breath until the heart-stopping finish.

File Size: 4250 KB
Print Length: 306 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0800724178
Publisher: Revell (September 29, 2015)
Publication Date: September 29, 2015
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B00XNJGQ0S

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
LISA HARRIS is a Christy Award finalist for Blood Ransom, Christy Award winner for Dangerous Passage, and the winner of the Best Inspirational Suspense Novel for 2011 from Romantic Times. She has over thirty novels and novella collections in print. She and her family have spent over ten years living as missionaries in Africa where she homeschools, leads a women's group, and runs a non-profit organization that works alongside their church-planting ministry. The ECHO Project works in southern Africa promoting Education, Compassion, Health, and Opportunity and is a way for her to "speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves...the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice." (Proverbs 31:8)

When she's not working she loves hanging out with her family, cooking different ethnic dishes, photography, and heading into the African bush on safari. For more information about her books and life in Africa visit her website at www.lisaharriswrites.com or her blog at http://myblogintheheartofafrica.blogspot.com. For more information about The ECHO Project, please visit www.theECHOproject.org.

MY REVIEW
  Vendetta by Lisa Harris is the first book in the Nikki Boyd Files series and I have already fallen in love with the characters. I really am looking forward to book two. Nikki is a Special Agent on the Tennessee Missing Person Task Force. After her sister was abducted 10 years ago that is all she wanted to do. Nikki kept looking for her sister all of those years as she helped find other abducted girls. She has such a strong character, very likable and sweet.
  Nikki’s best friend died and Nikki is still good friends with her friends husband. They worked together on this case and helped each other greatly. They are always there for each other.
  The drama and action kept me on the edge of my seat. Very riveting and exciting. Vendetta has many twists and turns and you won’t be expected the ending. It was a complete surprise and that’s what I love in mystery books I read.
  Also Vendetta has a small amount of a possible romance. I think when the romance is the main topic of the book it really takes away from the suspense and action.
  Vendetta is highly recommended and I really enjoyed it.

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God's Good News Bible Storybook by Billy Graham A Review

ABOUT GOD'S GOOD NEWS BIBLE STORYBOOK

'Christianity is Good News. . . . When we open up the Bible it is Good News from cover to cover. It's the Good News that God loves us.' - Billy Graham. No one has brought the Good News to more people than the Reverend Billy Graham, and the people who admire him span all generations. This Bible storybook will be a timeless classic for parents and grandparents to give a new generation of children the Good News; to show them the way to the cross; and to help them begin a lifetime of following Christ. God's Good News Bible Storybook is a collection of over 60 favorite Bible stories - including Noah, Joseph, Moses, David, Jesus, and the disciples - and each is equipped with a takeaway devotion from Rev. Graham. The takeaways will help children focus on God's Word, apply it to their lives, and begin walking with God and sharing the Good News from an early age. The striking artwork from Scott Wakefield will help children connect with the timeless Bible stories and messages from Rev. Graham.

Age Range: 4 - 11 years
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (September 8, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0718006305
ISBN-13: 978-0718006303
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 1 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The Reverend Billy Graham is a famous and influential American Evangelical Christian minister and media personality, the Reverend Billy Graham played a significant part of the growth of evangelical Christianity in the United States and in the world in the mid- and late-Twentieth Century. His "Crusades," huge gatherings of believing Christians, drew thousands of the faithful to hear his message, as millions more audience members participated through the medium of the television. He is considered one of the best known Protestant Fundamentalist preachers in America, with a significant following, and the unofficial title of Minister to America's Presidents. He has served as a spiritual advisor to every U.S. President since Dwight Eisenhower.



MY REVIEW
  This book Devotions from Billy Graham God’s Good News is a wonderful, precious retelling of the main parts in the Bible. Any child will be held captive as they hear the stories read to them or read them, themselves. The pictures are amazing. This book is illustrated by Scott Wakefield. You could just go through the book and look at the pictures and know what the story is about.
  At the end of most of the stories is a little note from Billy Graham asking questions and giving you things to think about.
  This is a wonderful keepsake for you and your children. They say the ages are 4-11, but I believe younger and defiantly older children will love it as well.
   A must for your children. A Bible storybook not to be missed. Highly recommended.


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Coming Clean by Seth Haines A Review

ABOUT COMING CLEAN
“I suppose we’re all drunk on something.”


Seth Haines was in the hospital with his wife, planning funeral songs for their not-yet two-year-old, when he made a very conscious decision: this was the last day he ever wanted to feel. So he asked his sister to smuggle in some gin, and his addiction began.


But whether or not you’ve ever had a drop to drink in your life, we’re all looking for ways to stop the pain. Like Seth, we’re all seeking balms for the anxiety of what we believe is an absent God—whether it’s through people-pleasing, shopping, the internet, food, career highs, or even good works and elite theology. We attempt to anesthetize our anxiety through addiction—any old addiction. But it often leaves us feeling even more empty than before.


In Coming Clean, Seth Haines writes rawly through the first 90 days of a work of sobriety, illuminating how to face the pain we’d rather run from, and even more importantly, how Jesus meets us there. Because it is only when we face our anxieties with the tenacity and tenderness of Christ’s passion that we truly discover that we are indeed clean, surrendered, and whole.

File Size: 499 KB
Print Length: 215 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
Publisher: Zondervan (October 27, 2015)
Publication Date: October 27, 2015
Sold by: HarperCollins Publishing
Language: English
ASIN: B00UF72CD6

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I am a working stiff who is lucky enough to call the Ozark Mountains home. I am blessed to be the husband of Amber Haines and the father of four boys. I enjoy good sentences, good music, good food, and good fly fishing.
Here, http://sethhaines.com I pen my notions regarding faith, creativity, marriage, culture, and whatever else strikes me as word-worthy. I hope you’ll follow along.
Question or comment? You can connect with me on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ .


MY REVIEW
  Coming Clean is a true journaling of a man who was addicted to alcohol. The book is his first 90 days of sobriety. His drinking started when their young son isn’t thriving and Seth believes he will die. He can’t face up to the pain so he hides behind the drink. The first part of his sobriety is quiet sad and he has a very hard time, but with God and facing his past he finds the help he needs.
  This book isn’t full of happiness and joy, but a journey that will keep you reading to find out whaat answers Seth finally comes to.
  Seth tells us that there are many ways to hide and not face the truth. Some ways may be an addiction to food, cutting or to your body. Each addiction needs for us to draw closer to God and put Him first.
  Coming Clean is a very good book full of truth and insights. You are never totally alone. God is always there. Another book to recommend.

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A Time to Speak by Nadine Brandes A Review

A TIME TO SPEAK
What happens when you live longer than you wanted to?

Parvin Blackwater wanted to die, but now she’s being called to be a leader. The only problem is, no one wants to follow.

The Council uses Jude’s Clock-matching invention to force “new-and-improved” Clocks on the public. Those who can’t afford one are packed into boxcars like cattle and used for the Council’s purposes.

Parvin and Hawke find themselves on a cargo ship of Radicals headed out to sea. What will the Council do to them? And why are people suddenly dying before their Clocks have zeroed-out?

Book Two in the “Out of Time” series.

File Size: 824 KB
Print Length: 400 pages
Publisher: Enclave Publishing (October 16, 2015)
Publication Date: October 16, 2015
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B013Z40BIS

ABOUT NADINE BRANDES
Carol Award winner and Christy Award finalist, Nadine Brandes is an adventurer, fusing authentic faith with bold imagination. She never received her Hogwarts letter, but rest assured she's no Muggle (and would have been in Ravenclaw House, thank you very much.)

This Harry Potter super-nerd has been known to eat an entire package of Oreos (family size) by herself, and watches Fiddler on the Roof at least once a year. She writes about brave living, finding purpose, and other worlds soaked in imagination. Her dystopian trilogy (The Out of Time Series) challenged her to pursue shalom, which is now her favorite word (followed closely by bumbershoot.)

When Nadine's not taste-testing a new chai or editing fantasy novels, she and her knight-in-shining armor (nickname: "hubby") are out pursuing adventures.

MY REVIEW
  A Time to Speak by Nadine Brandes is such a wonderful, wonderful book. This is book two in the Out of Time series and I must say I can’t get enough of this amazing series. This is the second book Nadine has written and book one A Time to Die won the Carol Award and was a Christy Award finalist.
  You need to read book one before you read book two A Time to Speak, because if you don’t you will miss a lot of back story.
I couldn’t read this book fast enough, but didn’t want it to end.
  Parvin and Hawke are both sent back across the wall with a lot of boxcars full of her people for not having clocks, which all of the people had to have. Parvin was O.K. with this because she was thrown across the wall in book one, but now they have passed the place where she was before and taking them to a very, very cold place. How can they survive? How will they all come together and try to work things out.
 Marvelous book and one that will find a place on my book shelf. This series is a keeper. Highly recommended.

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The Boy Born Dead by David Ring with John Driver and David Wideman A Review

 In 1953, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, a baby boy was born--dead. The attending physician set his little body aside and tended to his mother for eighteen minutes. Now, more than sixty years later, that boy leads an internationally known ministry that encourages hundreds of thousands every year. The Boy Born Dead tells his incredible story from the perspective of his best friend, David Wideman.

As a teenager in the small town of Liberty, Missouri, in the late 1960s, David Ring grew up with the challenges that come with cerebral palsy, a result of his eighteen minutes of newborn silence. Along with his physical limitations, Ring was orphaned and shuffled from home to home, finally landing in an abusive situation that made him feel unworthy of love and, eventually, unworthy of life. But God had a purpose for Ring's life, and sent an agent to help him achieve it. Through the friendship of David Wideman, a boy he met in the halls of Liberty High School, Ring found strength he didn't know he had and went on to face his demons, marry the love of his life, and start an international speaking ministry.

Full of hope, this moving story illustrates how friendship and love triumph over adversity. Anyone who faces tough times will treasure this story of hope and courage.

Watch a video of David Ring on the site I am Second. 

Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Baker Books (October 6, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0801017300
ISBN-13: 978-0801017308
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces

John Driver is a husband to Laura, a daddy to Sadie, and a fifteen-year pastor and teacher to students and adults alike. He has authored, coauthored, or served as the primary collaborative writer for more than a dozen books, writing with authors like comedian Tim Hawkins (Diary of a Jackwagon, Fall 2015, Thomas Nelson,) Reggie Dabbs (REGGIE: You Can't Change Your Past But You Can Change Your Future, 2011, Thomas Nelson,) David Ring (The Boy Born Dead, Fall 2015, Baker Books) and others.

His latest book Just Keep Breathing, written alongside Reggie Dabbs in both authors' voices, will release Spring 2016 with Thomas Nelson. He has also written multiple articles for Relevant Magazine. Booklist calls his writing style "entertaining" with "special flair and a modern voice woven into the narrative... presenting a unique brand of hope." He is also a published songwriter.

John earned a B.A. in History and a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he was a distinguished Whittle Scholar. He worked as a secondary educator for several years, teaching history and math to public school students before transitioning into full-time ministry.

He is the creator of Ignition 7 (http://ignition7.com), a unique initiative of resources crafted to equip people to survive in their faith. Ignition 7 videos, DVDs, and Apple/Android apps have been used by tens of thousands of individuals and ministries in over twenty countries. Content has been featured on the YouVersion Bible App, JUCE TV, NRB Television Network, and Interlinc's YLO packet.

John currently serves as Teaching Pastor at his church in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee near Nashville. He serves daily in numerous writing, discipleship, and speaking endeavors. He is represented by the Wolgemuth & Associates literary agency.

MY REVIEW
  The Boy Born Dead is a truly amazing book. It is a story of friendship, courage, and triumph. This is the true story of David Ring told by David himself with the help of John Driver and his best friend David Wideman. I love stories where people have disabilities or tragedies and come through and are strong for the Lord. This is an amazing story of David whom was born dead and didn’t breath until 18 minutes later. As a result David has cerebral palsy. David when through so much and felt he couldn’t take anymore and tried to kill himself.
  This book talks about the real difficulties and hardships of a young man that others teased, took advantage of and abused. Where do you go when there is no hope, no peace, no life? The place David went, to God.
  This is such a remarkable book that is so full of truth, tragedy, hardship, peace, love and joy. Life for a teenager is hard enough, but when they have a disability it’s ten times harder.
  I just love the courage and hope of this dear person. How with God’s help he overcame and is now a strong speaker for the Lord.
Amazing book. Read it and you will be inspired to do more for the Lord. I highly recommend this precious book.

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Faith of our Fathers DVD review and GIVEAWAY

ABOUT FAITH OF OUR FATHERS
John Paul and Wayne are two young men in search of their fathers. Problem is….their fathers have been dead for 25 years. Eddie and Steven are two young men in search of their sons….whom they’ve never met.

  In 1969, Eddie and Steven are with their squad deep in the jungle of Vietnam on a five-day mission to retrieve fallen comrades. They write letters to their wives, often mentioning their love for their sons, one, who is an infant and one yet to be born.

  In 1994 John Paul and Wayne go of a five day road trip to the Vietnam Wall in Washington DC to see their fathers’ names. Along the way, reading those letters, they begin to get an understanding of who their fathers were and how they died.

  Trials and mishaps, both funny and sad, complicate the road trip for the boys. The horrors of war and the testing of faith manifest themselves for the young men in Vietnam. Ultimately, in parallel stories-25 years apart-the fathers and sons are bound together forever.

Actors: Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Downes, David A.R. White
Format: Multiple Formats, Color, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Pure Flix Ent
DVD Release Date: October 13, 2015
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
ASIN: B0107GC96Y



MY REVIEW
  Faith of our Fathers is a very serious DVD, but with moments of great humor and fun. It tells the story of two different groups of young men. Two are the fathers and then it tells the story of their sons 25 years later. The DVD goes back and forth between the two and it is so very good.
  The two fathers in Vietnam is a truly touching, heart-rending story that I just loved. It really shows the things that go on in war and how faith is a big part of it.
  The two sons also is touching, but with so much humor thrown in that you will laugh at parts and cry at other parts.
  Very good DVD. You won’t want to miss this one. This story Faith of our Fathers is made by the same studio that brought you God’s Not Dead. Highly recommend Faith of our Fathers.

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Read and Share 5 Minute Bible Stories By Gwen Ellis A Review

ABOUT READ AND SHARE 5 MINUTE BIBLE STORIES
Five-minute Bible stories will help little ones understand God's love.

Selections from the successful Read and Share® Bible, part of the bestselling Read and Share® series, are now available in a new design and format! Parents will capture little ones' attention during storytime with these engaging retellings of classic Bible stories. Kids will enjoy the big and bright hardcover format and the colorful, vibrant illustrations as they learn about God's love and biblical characters-including Noah, Joseph, David, Paul, and Christ-in a way they can understand.

Every entry in Read and Share 5-Minute Bible Stories is just the right length to be read out loud in about five minutes. Parents will appreciate having readings that are easy-to-digest for kids and perfect for a short, snug storytime. Plus, each reading includes interactive components, encouraging Scripture memory and reinforcing comprehension with quick activities for parents and kids, so the shared fun and learning can continue beyond storytime.

Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (August 4, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0718036581
ISBN-13: 978-0718036584
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 0.9 x 10.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gwen Ellis is the bestselling author of the Read and Share Bible and a full line of Read and Share products. She is the owner of Seaside Creative Services, a speaking, writing, and editing service.


MY REVIEW
   Read and Share 5 Minute Bible Stories is such an excellent book. The stories are retold, by Gwen Ellis.
The size of the book is fantastic. It is an 8x10 and such lovely pictures that we come to expect with the Read and Share books. Just looking at the pictures you could guess the stories, but the words add so much more.  The stories go from Genesis to Revelation.
  In this Bible book you will find adventures and learn things about God that your child will love to hear. These stories and pictures will be imprinted on your child’s heart and in their minds forever. Really a beautiful book that is a amazing gift idea. Full of fun, adventure and truths. Highly recommended.

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Rise and Shine A Contemporary Fairy Tale by Sandra D. Bricker A Review

ABOUT RISE AND SHINE
Shannon Malone thought she'd found her happy ending when she married Edmund Ridgeway, but a diving accident on their honeymoon left her in a coma. Waking up to the news that she's thirty years old would have been daunting enough . . . but she also learns that Edmund has lost his interim battle with cancer and the world has marched on without her. Her gorgeous doctor, Daniel Petros, seems to know everything about her and becomes Shannon's tour guide into a whole new world of madness where reality television has taken over the planet and everyone's life appears to revolve around a tiny screen on their cell phones!

As Shannon struggles to navigate through the changes-both in the world andin her-she also must discern real memories from imagined ones. Did she really ever wear capris pants and entertain in her living room, or was that Laura Petrie from her favorite classic TV show? And where is her beloved dog, Freeway? Oh, wait! That was Jonathan and Jennifer Hart's dog, not hers.

Shannon's three elderly aunts flit through her life in true Sleeping Beautystyle with her well-being always a priority. And Edmund's sister Millicent descends like the Evil Queen she is, trying to extract Shannon from any claim on the Ridgeway family fortune. When a tornado moves through town and Shannon is knocked unconscious, will Daniel's kiss awaken her once and for all?

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: River North; New Edition edition (May 1, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0802406300
ISBN-13: 978-0802406309
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sandra D. Bricker was an entertainment publicist in Los Angeles for 15+ years before she became a bestselling, award-winning author of Laugh-Out-Loud fiction for the inspirational market. As an ovarian cancer survivor, she gears time and effort toward rising awareness and funds for research , diagnostics, and a cure. Rise and Shine is Sandra’s second contemporary fairy tale, preceded by If the Shoe Fits. Connect with Sandie at www.SandraDBrciker.com or Like the face book page.



MY REVIEW
  Rise and Shine by Sandra D. Bricker is a very sweet, cute, love story. It’s a present day fairy tale.
  I found it very interesting and sweet. Imiange being in a coma for 10 years and coming back to the world. So many things would be different. Not just technology, but clothes styles, the way people view life, family and friends and even yourself.
  In Rise and Shine Shannon is newly married has a diving accident and doesn’t wake up for 10 years. During those 10 years her husband faithfully waits for her, but Cancer hits him.
  She wakes up and has to face so many things at once. How does she handle everything? Will she ever be happy again? What of the doctor that has taken care of her for that long?
  A very interesting concept and really sweet ending. Highly recommend Rise and Shine. Sandra D. Bricker is an excellent author.

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Called for Life by Kent & Amber Brantly with David Thomas A Review

ABOUT CALLED FOR LIFE
“Kent, bud. We got your test result.  And I’m really sorry to tell you that it is positive for Ebola.”

Dr. Kent and Amber Brantly moved with their children to war-torn Liberia in the fall of 2013 to provide medical care for people in great need—to help replace hopelessness with hope. When, less than a year later, Kent contracted the deadly Ebola virus, hope became what he and Amber needed too.

When Kent received the diagnosis, he was already alone and in quarantine in the Brantly home in Liberia. Amber and the children had left just days earlier on a trip to the United States. Kent’s personal battle against the horrific Ebola began, and as thousands of people worldwide prayed for his life, a miraculous series of events unfolded.

Called for Life tells the riveting inside story of Kent and Amber’s call to serve their neighbors, as well as Kent’s fight for life with Ebola and Amber’s’ struggle to support him from half-a-world away. Most significantly, Called for Life reminds us of the risk, the honor, and the joy to be known when God and others are served without reservation.

Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: WaterBrook Press; 1 edition (July 21, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1601428235
ISBN-13: 978-1601428233
Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 0.8 x 9.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

AUTHORS KENT-AMBER BRANTLY
Dr. Kent Brantly, accompanied by his wife Amber and family, served as medical missionaries in Monrovia, Liberia, with World Medical Mission, the medical arm of Samaritan’s Purse. Both Kent (BA in Biblical Text) and Amber (BS in Nursing) are graduates of Abilene Christian University.  Dr. Brantly received his Medical Degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He also completed his Family Medicine Residency and Fellowship in Maternal Child Health at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. After contracting the Ebola virus in summer 2014, Dr. Brantly was evacuated to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, where he recovered and was later reunited with his family. Now serving as the Medical Missions Advisor for Samaritan’s Purse, Dr. Brantly, Amber, and their two children are based in Texas.

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CO AUTHOR
David Thomas, author/co-writer of nine books, has collaborated on two New York Times bestsellers: "Wrestling for My Life" with Shawn Michaels and "Foxcatcher" with Mark Schultz. "All In" with Gene Chizik was a Wall Street Journal national bestseller.

David's most recent book to release is "Called for Life: How Loving Our Neighbor Led Us into the Heart of the Ebola Epidemic" with Dr. Kent and Amber Brantly (July 21, 2015/WaterBrook Press).

His other books are "Remember Why You Play," "SEAL of God" with former US Navy SEAL Chad Williams, "Impact Player" with New York Yankees legend Bobby Richardson, "I Still Believe" with Jeremy Camp, and "First: What It Takes to Win" with CrossFit Games champion Rich Froning.

David spent almost three decades in journalism, most recently as a senior writer and sports humor columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. There, his work was honored nationally by the Associated Press Sports Editors and he received the McClatchy Company President's Award for excellence in journalism. David also worked for The Dallas Morning News. A lifelong Texan and graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, he lives near Fort Worth, Texas.

Web site: www.DavidThomasBooks.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidthomasbooks
Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidthomas14

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“Dr. Kent Brantly is responsible for one of the worst weeks of my life. When I told 
him that, he smiled and said, ‘It wasn’t that great for me either!’ But Kent gives 
God the credit for saving his life and surviving the deadly Ebola virus that infected 
him while serving others in the name of Jesus. Dr. Brantly and his wife, Amber, 
went obediently to Liberia to serve with Samaritan’s Purse as medical missionaries, 
and were the recipients of prayers from around the world as they battled an attack 
that threatened their future. The world watched as Kent was successfully trans ported back to the United States from Africa. International media outlets captured 
his every step as he walked from the ambulance into Atlanta’s Emory University 
Hospital, where he found physical restoration—a miracle from God. You will be 
riveted by this extraordinary couple who are called for life to serve the Lord Jesus 
Christ—the Great Physician!”  —Franklin Graham, president and CEO, Samaritan’s Purse 
and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 


MY REVIEW
  Called for Life, the true story of the Ebola epidemic and how Kent Brantly got it and how he recovered.
  This is a very interesting book and I’m so glad I got to review it.
  You will read how Kent and Amber met, how they came to live in Liberia and the many things they went through with other contacted Ebola and then the struggle Kent had with Ebola. It’s just amazing how God spared his life.
  We really don’t realize all of the hardships other countries face. They don’t have the medical advances Americans have, they don’t have the simple and standard medical equipment needed to run a hospital. Like the simple plastic tubing they use to put in the nose to give oxygen to patients, the hospital only had three, where in America they use them one time and throw them away. Also not many drugs to treat the sick and many, many other supplies.
   Kent made sure everyone suited up properly and didn’t come in contact with the sick they suspected had Ebola.
  The Lord really watched out for Kent’s family. They were all scheduled to go back to the states to go to a family wedding, but Kent had to stay for a short time. Amber and the children never came in contact with him when he got Ebola.
 This is a moving, spirit filled, awesome story of how a man follows Jesus even when things go wrong and even when he is so close to death.
Every bit of this book is spectacular and full of inspiration. I highly recommend it.

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DVD Review When Calls the Heart-Follow your Heart

ABOUT WHEN CALLS THE HEART-FOLLOW YOUR HEART

While Jack and Elizabeth’s relationship has cooled following their arguments in Hamilton, Jack is hot on the trail of a counterfeiter right in Hope Valley! When he finds the culprit, a two-fisted brawl ensues as Jack apprehends the man. Seeing Jack in danger prompts Elizabeth to confront her feelings and seek him out… but she inadvertently sets Rip, Jack’s dog, loose at the same time. As a violent storm bears down on Hope Valley, Jack and Elizabeth search for Rip and take shelter in an old mineshaft together. But the storm won’t be escaped so easily, and the unstable shaft begins to collapse…

Actors: Daniel Lissing, Erin Krakow
Directors: Neill Fearnley
Format: Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Shout! Factory
DVD Release Date: October 13, 2015
Run Time: 84 minutes
ASIN: B0112HPTSC

MY REVIEW
  When Calls the Heart-Follow your Heart is the last episode of the second season and oh what a way to end it. Now I’m just sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the Christmas special and season three to start.
  So many exciting things happened in Follow your Heart. Of course we know Jack and Elizabeth had a big argument on the last episode and they aren’t talking to much.
  Jack is still trying to get all of the people in the counterfeit ring, almost gets shot in this episode.
  Julie misses Tom and her family doesn’t try to understand, they just want her to move on with  her life without Tom.
   Abigail and Pastor Frank and getting to be closer friends, but she finds out something that makes her rethink her ideas of him.
  To top all of that off Elizabeth accidentally lets Rip out of Jack’s office during a thunderstorm and he runs away. So Jack and Elizabeth are off to find him in a cave and that’s when love and disaster strikes.
  Love, love, love this series and this ending episode just has me wanting to see more and more. Highly recommended for the whole family. Very good viewing for all members of your household.

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Amongst the Flames by T.K. Chapin A Review

ABOUT AMONGST THE FLAMES
AMONGST THE FLAMES is book one of the Contemporary Christian Romance Series, EMBERS and; ASHES. Follow the lives of the men of Fire station #9 as they face the fires on and off the job. Inspirational romance stories full of faith, hope and love that will leave you feeling inspired.


“A burning building doesn’t scare me at all compared to the thought of losing you.”

Firefighter Cole Taylor is the man everyone looks up to at Firehouse 9 in downtown Spokane. He’s been at the department for ten years and has no fear when it comes to dangerous situations.

Megan Taylor, Cole’s wife, is a stay-at-home mother of their two boys. She was everything Cole ever wanted in a woman and the perfect wife any man could ask for until one day when she decides to leave Cole.

Cole has fought hundreds of fires in his lifetime, but he had never tasted fear until he came to fighting a fire in his own home. Amongst The Flames is a Christian firefighter romance that tackles real-life situations and problems that exist in Christian marriages today. It brings with it passion, love and spiritual depth that will leave you feeling inspired. This Contemporary Christian Romance novel is one book that you’ll want to read over and over again.

File Size: 1848 KB
Print Length: 278 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Branch Publishing (August 16, 2015)
Publication Date: August 16, 2015
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B0140IE1J8

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 
T.K. CHAPIN writes Contemporary Christian Romance books designed to inspire and tug on your heart strings. He believes that telling Contemporary Christian Romance stories of faith, love and family help build the faith of Christians and help non-believers see how God can work in the life of believers. He gives all credit for his writing and storytelling ability to God. The majority of the Contemporary Christian Romance novels take place in and around Spokane Washington, his hometown. Chapin makes his home in the Pacific Northwest and has the pleasure of raising his daughter with his beautiful wife Crystal.



MY REVIEW
   This is the first time I’ve read a book by T.K. Chapin and it won’t be the last. I was fully involved in the story before the first chapter was over. It was so well written that it made you think it was a true story.
    Really did love the novel.  Cole and Megan made reading the book very, very easy. I really came to like Cole and his wanting to get closer to the Lord and how he forgave and forgot what his wife did. How he wanted to become a better husband and father. Very interesting and I love the fire scenes where rescues were done. Also enjoyed this novel Amongst the Flames because like in life not only good things happen. We have heartaches, losses and disappointment, but God is always there and sees us through. Highly recommend this book. Very interesting indeed. Fantastic author.

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