My number one complaint about The [expanded] Bible from Thomas Nelson, it’s only the New Testament.
I’ve long used The Amplified Bible as part of my in-depth study of the Scripture. The [expanded] Bible adds to what the Amplified has done so well – add clear definition to words and phrases in the Bible.
In addition, the [...]
Fearless
Imagine Your Life Without Fear
By Max Lucado
I’ve heard there are 365 verses about fear in the Bible, one for each day of the year. Max Lucado only tackles twelve fears in his new book, Fearless, Imagine Your Life Without Fear.
Lucado is known for his easy reading, but poetic style of writing. He doesn’t write poetry, [...]
Improve Your Prayer Life
Aug 23
9 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life
From Prayer Power
by Peter Lundell
1. Establish a designated place to pray.
2. Set a designated time of day to pray.
3. Use written prayers or music to help get started.
4. Repent of the things that hinder your prayer.
5. Pray out loud–this clarifies thoughts.
6. Personalize Bible verses when you pray.
7. Let [...]
Peter Lundell, a former missionary to Japan, is a pastor at Walnut Blessing Church in Walnut, California. He has an MDiv and DMiss from Fuller Theological Seminary and is the founder of the Walnut Valley Pastors’ Prayer Network. Lundell is the author of two books, and his articles have appeared in magazines such as Guideposts [...]
Jesus Calling
Jul 29
I believe it is possible to have a personal, one-to-one relationship with God. Yes, the God Creator of the universe. A relationship that is personal has intimate conversations. Sarah Young shares her conversations with God in Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence.
Inspired by the anonymous writings of God Calling, Ms. Young began [...]
A Word from The Man Behind the Words
by Cecil Murphey
When Shirley walked in from the garage, she didn’t have to say a word: I read the diagnosis in her eyes. I grabbed her and held
her tightly for several seconds. When I released her, she didn’t cry. The unshed tears glistened, but [...]
I decided to read this little book, When Someone You Love Has Cancer, because I know author Cecil Murphey (disclaimer out of the way), and I’ve read other of his “When Someone You Love …” books. I knew it would be personal.
Personal, not because Mr. Murphey is telling his own story, but because the writing [...]
Face of Betrayal
May 19
If you have a long plane flight or train ride, Face of Betrayal by Lis Wiehl, is the book to take with you. Don’t get it for bedtime reading though; you won’t get any sleep.
Similar to a news story from several years ago, three friends work together to solve the murder of a young Senate [...]
The Noticer
Apr 28
I struggle with the right words to describe The Noticer by Andy Andrews from Thomas Nelson. Is it the beginning of a movement, or a good marketing plan? Is it a feel-good book, or a short story stretched to fill about 150 pages? Is it autobiographical, or just written to sound like it? I’m afraid [...]
Collapse of Distinction
Apr 13
Collapse of Distinction: Stand out and move up while your competition fails
by Scott McKain
Thomas Nelson
Collapse of Distinction by Scott McKain, even sitting on the bookstore shelf, is the message. The cover stands out as distinct. It is a durable textbook-style cover that indicates the writer and publisher intend for you to use the book rather [...]
