Time with God for Mother's

Time with God for Mother's is a great pick me up book. I am a busy, working mom of little boys. I often times feel like the day is just not long enough. I continue to use this book as a point to ponder or a great go to book when I feel a need in a certain area. This look book is a great resource for mom's to use. It is a short verse with a short story. This book would definetly strike the mom chord in your heart.  At the end of the book there are also scripture references.
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson in return for an honest opinion.

Max On Life Answers and Inspiration for Today's Questions By Max Lucado

Max On Life Answers and Inspiration for Today's Questions By Max Lucado is a book written as Max answers his mail to many questions. They are the answers to the how's and why's to many areas in life like about life and faith, heaven, and hell. It also includes personal areas like sex, managing money and raising kids. They are called "bite-sized" essays. They are Bible based with a topical addendum at the back. 

I think this book is above average. I have read a couple of Max's other books and this is not one of his typical books. These are questions that are answered and some are brief and some are longer. That being said and remembering "bite-sized essays" some of the pages left me wondering a little bit more about a question than I had gotten answered. I think this book is  a great tool for a new believer or a great start to answering a question- you'll just have to continue your research after the fact. 

I was provided this book from Thomas Nelson in return for an honest repsonse.

The Final Summit by Andy Andrews

“The Final Summit” by Andy Andrews is the story of a common man named David Ponder. He is taken away from Earth by the archangel Gabriel and leads a summit of some of the most powerful and will known people from history- Abe Lincoln, George Washington Carver and Joan of Arc to name a few.  There are historical facts presented as they have to work to find what will save humanity.  The best part of this book was the historical facts.

Aside from the good information from the historical facts, the rest of the book has many flaws. There are many theology flaws in this book. This book is not Biblically accurate and may give a misinterpretation to a non Christian. It’s an interesting approach but frustrating to read. Yes I agree that we need to do something but this approach can be as misleading as The Shack.  What redeeming quality I found in this book was the personal declaration at the end.  This was a very thought provoking true statement. Just wish more of this was portrayed in the book.

I was provided a copy of this book through the booksneeze blogger program- the opinions expressed, are those of my own.

A Cowboy's Touch By Denise Hunter

A Cowboy's Touch by Denise Hunter is a 320 page, very quick easy read. This is the story of Chicago city girl Abagail Jones who writes for her mom's magazine. She has had some medical issues so she is sent to a ranch in Montana "to check on her great aunt." Little did she know what she would find in the Big Sky state.  Abagail becomes a nanny on her 3 month leave and finds many things on the ranch, including God. Sorry, Can't tell you anymore...don't want to give anything away.
This is my first Denise Hunter book. I must say that I was more than impressed. I'm an avid Karen Kingsbury reader and this held right up there with one of those books. I have had a hard time finding a good solid fast read. I really enjoyed the excitement in this book.  You will not be disappointed in this book.
Thanks to Thomas Nelson for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review.

Couples Who Pray by Squire Rushnell & Louise DuArt

Couples Who Pray by Squire Rushnell & Louise DuArt is a book that a husband a wife wrote together. They talk about knowing first hand what is like to pray as a couple and the benefits that come out of this such as better communication, agreements become the norm, satisfaction in lovemaking, increase in respect, etc. In this book they have gone in detail about a study that was provided by Gallup and Baylor University.  Then it goes into detail about their 40 day love challenge about praying together for 40 days for at least 5 minutes a day. Then there are also testimonials from people who have done this and have seen a difference in their marriage.
After that being said, in theory, this would be a good book. However, it was disappointing at times. Much of this was common sense on why you would want to pray but at the same time it doesn't address how to get on the same page as your spouse. It rubbed me the wrong way a couple of times when it was like keeping up with the movie stars and how it changed their marriage. Or the how it's about what you want and nothing is said about what God wants.
this is a fast, easy read...just not what I was looking for.
( I was provided a free copy of this book through a book review program and provided this information based on my opinion of the book.)

Review if Izz'y Popstar Plan by Alex Marestaing

Izz'y Popstar Plan by Alex Marestaing is a uniquely written novel, that is written in a daily devotional format. Yet to make it appeal to modern living, it is set up in a blog format. This is a book geared to preteens or early teens. The main character is Izzy Baxter who has big plans to be a popstar. She decides to participate in a T.V. show Challenge.  She learns that God has other plans for her and they turn out to be much cooler than what she thought her plans were.  At the end of each daily blog, their is Izzy's prayer then it ask what your prayer would be. Their is also a couple of post at the end of her blogs to help you think.

I thought this was a cute book. I give it 4 stars. I'm not exactly sure how it would set with tweens. I think they would like it especially that their is a website that goes along with the book. I'm not sure what the best way to read the book is...is it more a novel or a devotional. Either way it is good information for young girls, especially ones who may not have a lot of contact with God. This is well written and reads very fast.
 I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze  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 by Todd Burpo

Let me start of by saying I don't read a lot of nonFiction books, however, this one blew my socks off! This book is about a little boy who was three when this whole ordeal happened.  The story goes on to tell about how he had gotten really sick. His dad is a minister as well as has other side jobs. A couple of months after the ordeal he brings up about how he went to heaven. They match identically to what was happen with his family, family history and the Bible! This book quotes many Bible verses with what Colton saw in Heaven.
Like I said, this book will blow you away. I believe it 100%. I think that it is a fast, easy ready but very intriguing at the same time. There were some Bible verses I didn't know in there but the way Todd wrote the story, it makes it seem SO real. Also there are pictures in the middle of the book. Throughout the book they keep on asking him what Jesus looked like. I am glued to this picture in the book. I put it down, but you can't resist but to keep looking at the Prince of Peace picture.  I will recommend this book to everyone I know.  A+ to the Burpo family.
I received this book free from the publisher 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