Sunday, June 29, 2014

NIV Spirit Filled Study Bible



NIV New Spirit Filled Life Bible, Hardcover  -     By: Jack Hayford
From the back of the book:  For more than twenty years, the Spirit Filled Life Bible has offered a fresh look at the Scriptures and the work of the Holy Spirit.  Now in the bestselling New International Version, this Bible addressed important issues of Spirit filled living in the context of solid biblical scholarship.


Jack W. Hayford has done an excellent job in putting this Bible together.    The print is a good size for reading, which means not too small for the average eye.   

He has put some wonderful foot notes along with some word meanings, which help with your study of the Bible.   Each chapter begins with a detailed outline, and along with the Kingdom dynamics and charts you are all set to study.

The Kingdom Dynamics , which are 41 themes throughout the Scriptures, that give us values  as we give the gospels to the world

Word Wealth: More than 550 key terms well-defined and brought to life, relating the original languages to average  everyday English.
Truth in Action: Charts offering practical application from every book of the Bible
The cover is very durable and attractive, and it’s a good size, even to carry to Bible Studies.     This copy even offers free Bible study tools to download.

This is a great tool for any person who is a Bible Scholar or in the ministry.   As soon as my pastor husband saw this Bible, he claimed it for his own! 


  I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”



Saturday, June 14, 2014

Exodus 2022


Exodus 2022 


Unable to contain his grief, Joe loses control in public, screaming his daughter's name and causing a huge scene at a hotel on San Juan Island in Washington State. Thing is, Joe Stanton doesn't have a
daughter. Never did. And when the authorities arrive they blame the 28-year-old's outburst on drugs.
What they don't yet know is that others up and down the Pacific coast--from the Bering Sea to the Puget Sound--are suffering identical, always fatal mental breakdowns. 

With the help of his girlfriend Joe struggles to unravel the meaning of the hallucination destroying his mind. As the couple begins to perceive its significance--and Joe's role in a looming global calamity--they must also outwit a billionaire weapons contractor bent on exploiting Joe's new found
understanding of the cosmos, and outlast the time bomb ticking in Joe's brain.


A very interesting novel with some unique concepts.   Any Sci-fi lover will like this book.  It gives an interesting twist to idea of mind control.  It is well written, and keeps your interest throughout the book.   With a twist of romance and sci-fi, it compliments anyone's idea of a great book.   
The only problem I had with the book was the use of some language, some may find it offensive.

All in all a great summer read.

  I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”







Saturday, June 7, 2014

When I Journal He Speaks




The Voice of God Is Just a Journal Entry Away! Experienced therapist, teacher, mentor and one who flows in prophetic insight and wisdom, Dr. Michelle Miner will demonstrate and instruct you both in the value of journaling and how to journal in this interactive book. When I Journal He Speaks shares with you Michelle's journey of learning how to use journaling to hear the voice of the Lord, so you can embark on that same uplifting, amazing road to a closer relationship with God. Maybe you've thought about journaling before, but you don't think you are a writer, or you worry that you don't know how to do it correctly. The good news is there is no right or wrong way to journal-and you can start in any way that feels comfortable to you. You will learn to discern the true voice of God and to have confidence in the knowledge that He is speaking to you. Your journal can become a resource upon which you can reflect to remind you of the words that God has given to comfort and inspire you. If you've ever heard someone say "God spoke to me" and wondered how that was possible...this book is for you. As you become closer to the Lord, you will begin to hear His voice in your everyday life. God speaks-are you ready to receive the gift of His voice?

Have you ever wanted to journal, and found it difficult, hard to stay on track? Don't know where to start?   Dr. Miner has done a great job of instructing us how to journal in order to hear Him.  Teaching us how important our intimacy with God is, and how we can find that intimacy through journaling.

She helps us ask about our gifting, on how to defeat our enemy (Satan) and how to recognize the voice of our enemy.   She shows us in many ways how to come closer to God through journaling.
In this book are great lessons, that will encourage and teach you the art of journaling.   You begin a closer, more intimate time with our Lord and Savior!

  I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”





 

Friday, June 6, 2014

His Desire is for Me

His Desire Is for Me tells the story of the two lovers who inspired the greatest love song ever written—the Song of Songs, from the Old Testament. Viewed by some as a rather obscure book in the Bible, the Song of Songs is the tender tale about a monarch and a maiden; a king and his captivating bride. With eyes to see, it is truly a book that reveals the passionate, intimate, and jealous love that God has for his people. Blending fiction, commentary, and 30-days of devotions, His Desire Is for Me gives you bite-sized portions of the Song of Songs to savor, feast and meditate upon, experience and enjoy. Unlike other commentaries, author Bob Emery expands it as a daily devotional so that, along with prayer and meditation, you will delight in its spiritual content. This exceptional combination of story, study, and prayer sets the table for you, in your quiet times, to have your own personal encounters with God. His Desire Is for Me reveals the different stages a believer goes through on the road to spiritual maturity, as his or her love for the Lord grows from an initial love, to an increasing love, and finally unfolds into a mature love. This book will help you understand how our Heavenly King woos us, wins us, and draws us to Himself. Adding to the uniqueness of this blend of commentary and devotional, Emery has also provided a fictional story portraying the relationship between Solomon and the Shulammite based on what is known about them from the Song of Songs and other Biblical and historical references. In a fresh way, this puts flesh and blood on the spiritual truths and principals contained in the Song. Throughout the 30-day journey you will come to believe, with conviction, that God does love you with an unfailing love, and that His desire truly is for you!

This is the most interesting commentary I have read!   It can be read as a devotional or you can use it as a commentary to interpret the Songs of Solomon.  Either way it is a great way to dive into this book of the Bible.

This book will also keep you inspired, as well as educate you in one of the books that few have written about.   Everyday will open a new insight to the deep love our Lord has for us, it will encourage you and help you grow every time you read it.


  I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Edwin High King of Britain

From the back of the book:  Edwin, the long-exiled king of Northumbria, thought he had found sanctuary at the court of  King Raedwald- his friend, and now protector.  But  Raedeald faced the lure of riches and the threat of bloodshed, and Edwin feared that he will be abandoned to his enemies.  

As Edwin contemplated his fate, a mysterious messenger prophesies that he will ascend to greater heights than any of his forefathers.  Can Edwin escape the fearsome warrior king who is calling for his blood?  Do the Anglo-Saxon Gods of old, or the new God from across the sea really have the power to raise Edwin above all other kings?

This book was a wonderful read.  It was interesting to read of the old kingdoms and kings.  The Historical note in the end of the book tells us that these events took place over 1,400 years ago.

This book is well written and will keep you captivated as you go back in time and read through the history, the battles and the way of life.

I love how the story unfolds the true God, our Lord and savior and how the gospel is spread to the Anglo-Saxons, through Paulinus, the new Queen's priest.  

I highly recommend this book, especially for those who love history!

  I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”