Lighthouse Faith

We live in a world of hurting, one that sees violence in the news almost every day and this is a book that helps people look to the light, the one true light that will help give us our joy, comfort and relieve our fears.

Lighthouse Faith: God as a Living Reality in a World Immersed in Fog by Lauren Green published by W Publishing an imprint of Thomas Nelson. Green is a household name, known for her hard-hitting journalism for Fox News as well as her committed truthfulness.

This book is Green’s  journey of faith as she travels  seeing the proof of God’s creation   that takes evidence  in ways and in places she did not expect.

The book is a composition  of thoughts and reflections on life and spirituality that hopefully will encourage those who may be struggling with their faith, those who question where God is in this world right now.  

This book is a wonderful evangelistic tool,  I  was enthusiastic  to read this book, as I  love lighthouses, knowing that they not only represent keeping people safe in a worldly sense, but God is our light and our strong tower.  

I truly think that Ms. Green did a good job with explaining who God is and what He can do for us in this world of fog.

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.

The Daniel Code

From The back of the book:

We live in dangerous times. Not only does violence stalk us in the form of terrorism and crime, but our culture itself is crumbling. Our society tolerates and even praises what would once have been barely spoken of. If we stand up we are branded as intolerant, the term today’s culture considers the inexcusable offense.  If we don’t speak up, people won’t know biblical truth.  How is a Christian to respond?

Inspired by the story of Daniel in the Old Testament, bestselling author O.S. Hawkins shows how we can engage our broken culture with integrity. Daniel was a young man who “wrote the book” on how to survive in a pagan, permissive, and perverse culture.  His value system was challenged at every turn.

Daniel steps off the pages of scripture and into our modern culture today to reveal some timeless principles—a sort of “Daniel Code”—that enable you to not simply exist in our culture but to engage it and survive it as well. You will discover that the same God that ensured Daniel’s victories is here for you .

Many of us can find the book of Daniel confusing, or unable to relate it to our lives.   Author O.S. Hawkins, a very fine writer has done an excellent job in clarifying the book of Daniel for us.    

I can appreciate the way he relates Daniel to our lives today, living under pressure for our faith, living amongst those who don't believe the way we do.. and so on.  

I think one of my favorite ones is  lessons from then.. for now, it explains how we can benefit from what Daniel had to experience.

This book is for everyone.   It is for those who want to learn more about the Bible, for teachers of the Bible and for those looking at how the Bible relates to our lives today.

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.

The Newcomer

The  newcomer is a novel based on the history of the Amish and Mennonite groups coming to the new land that was given by William Penn to settle  and  start a new life. 

In this story we meet  a  group that have just arrived from their long journey.  It's the year 1737, Anna Koning  and her fellow church members have  just stepped off  a small wooden ship after 10 weeks of traveling, very eager to start her new life in America; the  exciting but untamed Pennsylvania frontier   While aboard the ship sAnna has met Bairn, and a romance has begun, but when they arrive and Bairn meets his parents for the first time in many long years.  We find out that Bairn was travelling with his father to the new land in previous years with his father Jacob.  Jacob was told that Bairn had died.

. On the docks of Port Philadelphia waits bishop Jacob Bauer, founder of the settlement and father to ship carpenter Bairn. It's a time of new beginnings for the reunited Bauer family, and for Anna and Bairn's shipboard romance to blossom.

But this picture-perfect moment cannot last. As Bairn grasps the reality of what it means to be Amish in the New World--isolated, unbending with expectations, under the thumb of his domineering father--his eagerness vanishes. When a sea captain offers the chance to cross the ocean one more time, Bairn grabs it. Just one more crossing, he promises Anna. But will she wait for him?

Then we meet Henrik Newman whho  joins the church just as it makes its way to the frontier, Anna is uncertain.    Henrik shows intrest in Anna, and  he seems to be everything Bairn is not--bold, devoted, and delighted to compete for her heart.  Henrik  is here; Bairn is not.

Far from the frontier, an unexpected turn of events weaves together the lives of Bairn, Anna, and Henrik. When a secret is revealed, which true love will emerge?

This was a fast and easy book to read.  For those who love the Amish fiction, this is definitely a book for you to read.   

This novel is well researched and well written.  It is full of romance, adventure and keeps you wanting more.

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.

The Jesus Club

From the back of the book:

In this riveting true story, Brian Barcelona recounts how, just a few months after graduation, he responded to God's directive and returned to his high school campus to preach the gospel to the students.  He had no training, no resources and no experience.  Just raw passion and obedience.

This is the true story of how a former atheist turned the world upside down for many high schools.  I found the book to be very interesting and useful.  This is the generation that we need to get into our churches, to make them into our future leaders in the church.  

If one man can turn his obedience to God into a success like this why can't we all?


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.

My Heart

What if your world were changed in one heartbeat?  This is what happened to Julie Manning while giving birth to her second child.  During delivery, her heart stopped.  After extensive testing doctors determined that it was not just a one time thing.

This is a first person count from Julie Manning.   Julie invites you in to her world, and through her journals and writings we learn how she turned to God when her world was turned upside down.  How she learned that at any time she could go into cardiac arrest.

This story is very moving, and inspirational.   This book is for anyone who may know someone going through a difficult time, or going through a stormy time in their own lives.

While I was reading this book, it brought back fresh memories of  my storm, when my family almost lost me due when I had emergency brain surgery two years ago.   This book will show you that you can lean on God, that you can put it all in His hands, no matter how big or how small your storm is.

There is also a prayer journal that you can get with the book that will be very helpful to jot down your thoughts and emotions.  This is a very moving and inspiring book,  I feel privileged to be one of the few chosen to review this book.

http://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/products/my-heart

Watch this video: My Heart Video

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.

Seven Stories That Shape Your Life

The most basic questions everyone faces in life is Why am I here? What is my purpose? Gerard Kelly presents the stories that make up the overall story of God in the world. And here we find our purpose for each of our individual Christian lives. Our purpose is as distinctive as our fingerprint and we will connect with it when we connect with our identity and origin in God. God remembers how he made us and is committed to the fruitfulness and fulfilment of our potential. We discover the importance of finding our place of service and usefulness, knowing that our lives have meaning in the purposes of God.

This book is interesting, the author uses people in the Bible to illustrate his points that we are here for a purpose.  

The title can be misleading, this is not a book of stories, but rather like I stated, the author uses people in the Bible to illustrate our purpose here.  An interesting read,  thought provoking.  Some may consider it a "dry" read; more of an intellectual type book.

Kregel Publishers

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Detours

Have you ever felt stuck, or wondered why you are in one place and not another?  Or ever say why in the world am I here?

Mr. Evans explains to us that detours can often be a good thing, no matter how it makes us feel.  He explains that detours help avoid hazards or bad things that may come.

By using the example of the life of Joseph, He explains that our paths aren't always a to z, but may go c to t to g etc.  I know that in my life, it seems like we have done circles many times and there has always been a very good reason.

We have to look at detours as a training time, a time of lifting up and getting us ready for our next road that we take.

Mr. Evans also answers questions  How can you make the most of the detours God has planned for you?

What is the purpose of a detour?

This is a great book if you feel stuck in place, or just can't see what God has planned for your life right now.

httpsDetours with Tony Evans


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.