Peril

Dr. Thomas Reeves is at the pinnacle of his career. The Department of Defense has awarded him a lucrative contract for his new research into superior autobiographical memory, which promises the ability to create combat troops able to quickly learn complex battle plans and enact them perfectly under the most demanding battlefield scenarios.

An elite unit has received neural grafts from fetal cadavers of genetically altered brain cells with enhanced NMDA receptors. The results are remarkable . . . until the recipients begin suffering hallucinations, nightmares, paralysis, . . . and death. Dr. Reeves searches for answers, but DOD insiders want him to stop the search.

The situation becomes public when pediatric ICU nurse Morgan Adams, Dr. Reeves’s daughter, is taken hostage by three research subjects in an attempt to force Dr. Reeves into disclosing why they are sick. If answers aren’t revealed within twenty-four hours, patients in the pediatric ICU will be killed.

This spine-tingling conclusion to the Bloodline Trilogy raises spiritual and ethical dilemmas torn directly out of today’s headlines. When does life begin? How far does commitment to family go? And can the sins of the father ever be forgiven?

Jordyn Redwood uses her knowledge as a critical care and emergency nurse to enrich the theme of the novel.  The third in the trilogy, I like the way she integrates the characters from the other novels.   It is a good fast paced suspense that keeps you wanting more.   You won’t want to put this book down.  Ms. Redwood keeps you wondering what is happening next.   It is intriguing that she broaches the subject of PTSD, as many of our soldiers are coming home with this, and I feel that she did well in her research of the subject. 

Most of all,  I do like the fact that Ms. Redwood puts God in the center of everything, and that she keeps her characters reminding one another to keep the faith.  No matter what God is in everything we do.

If you like suspense and mystery I highly recommend this book, and the other two in the trilogy.

I received this book free from the publisher  http://www.kregel.com . 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.”

Innovation's Dirty Little Secret

Innovation has a dirty little secret that sets apart the serial innovator from the one-hit wonder. In Innovation’s Dirty Little Secret, Larry Osborne, a respected pastor and frequent consultant to business leaders, reveals the hidden secret behind serial innovation and shows leaders how to navigate the landmines of innovation in ways that will provide new levels of stability and creativity to any organization.

Innovation’s Dirty Little Secret is a good book for those in leadership.   In this book, one will learn what can harm, hurt or in other words killers for leadership.  It helps recognize the dangers of growth and teaches you how to avoid those dangers.   It also looks at three of the biggest wrongdoings in leadership that will kill any ministry.

I also liked the questions that were asked after every section, the author has covered many areas of leadership that can help someone look into themselves and search what is needed.  Such as looking into programs that are taking lots of your time, but not seeming to be working or producing. 

This would be a book that I would have anyone in leadership read.  It will be a book in my library that is read and reread many times.

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Cross Focused Media, LLC

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Awakening Faith

In simple, updated language, Awakening Faith by James Stuart Bell provides a year of inspiring readings drawn from the earliest teachers and writers of the church—the Church Fathers. In every reflection you will be refreshed by deep wells of wisdom and spiritual insight.

This is an amazing tool for everyone.  What a great way to start off your day than with some thought provoking devotionals.    I like the set up,  you are given  a title and the scripture, then you are given a reading, written by an author from the early church; which helps you ponder on the scripture.   In the back there is a list of the church fathers and a short biography.

A very attractive hardcover which I prefer for constant reading.

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Under the Rainbow

As a young nurse, Catherine witnessed the reality of infant loss and the tragedy of broken lives. She didn’t think that God would allow it to happen to her or her unborn baby though. But when her first, and then second, daughter was born with a rare genetic condition, she was forced to question this belief.
Catherine and her husband nursed the girls until they died at the ages of ten and thirteen, respectively, never having had the ability to even recognize their parents. This is the story of Catherine’s journey with God through this incredible heartache and loss. She honestly shares her disappointment, devastation, and even anger as she deals with the daily demands of her daughters.
In time, though, she came to see her situation differently. We stand “under the rainbow” with her as she experiences the reality of the promises of God, which eventually led to acceptance and freedom. More than an autobiography, the book considers issues such as friendship, helping children grieve, and turning pain over to God. It will make you laugh, and it may make you cry, but ultimately it will reveal to you a God who always keeps His promises.

This is an amazing story written by a mother who has experienced life in it's fullest.  To even think of what God has brought to their lives is amazing.   This book is hard to put down, it is an amazing read.  You are brought into the family and you celebrate and feel all the emotions with them.

This is honestly one of the best books I have read so far.  It touches you to your core being and lets you see God in His finest.
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Memoirs of the Way Home

In his introduction, author Gerald Bilkes explains, “Few people realize that the magnificent New Testament narrative of repentance and forgiveness is etched into the fabric of the whole Bible, and not least of all into those books that concern Israel’s return from exile.” In this winsome Bible study, with questions for individual or group reflection at the end of each chapter, the author introduces readers to the little-known Old Testament books of Ezra and Nehemiah and demonstrates that they are an expanded version of the story of the prodigal son, preaching the same message of conversion. With pastoral warmth, Bilkes guides his readers home through the memoirs of a prodigal people returning to their God.

What a wonderful study on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.  Mr. Bilkes has done an in depth study of these books; An excellent tool that can be used individually or in a group.  complete with study questions after each reading.  I would not hesitate to use this book as a main study tool in teaching my Bible studies.  I like that he has chosen two books that many people skip over.  

This book should be a must have on anyone's book shelf.

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Our God Comes CD

The worship music and lyrics on OUR GOD COMES expresses the heart cry, prayers and joy of the worship team, songwriters and musicians from Antioch, led by James Mark Gulley. From the opening strains of audience approval, joyous praise and worship floods the listeners’ ears and ageless unchanging truths find a new sound for today! The savvy musical arrangements and gifted song writing flow from “Come” to “Our God Comes”, and the glorious experience is documented from the choruses of “Wonderful Counselor”, “How Much More” and “Savior Forever”.

The 72-minute, live recording was produced by James Mark Gulley and assistant Owen Wible, recorded by Randy Adams and mastered at Marcussen Mastering in Hollywood, CA by Stephen Marcussen. Featuring songwriters James Mark Gulley, Stephen Gulley, Brandon Seibert, Thomas Wilson and Johanna Six, OUR GOD COMES also features worship leaders James Mark Gulley, Stephen Gulley, Johanna Six and Clare Berlinsky.

The full track listing forOUR GOD COMES is as follows: ComeT God And King Wonderful Counselor God Who Saves How Much More I Will Raise …Response Light Me Up Awaken Us One Hundred Three …Return Savior Forever …Selah Our God Comes

This is one of the first music CD's I have reviewed.  I truly love worship music, and enjoyed the musical part of this CD.    I found the words and the lyrics to be just a little "lacking".  There could be a little more theology in the lyrics, but the CD was fun to listen to and had very upbeat music.

All songs are available with CCLI.

More information on OUR GOD COMES can be found on

iTunes and www.Cleardaymediagroup.com

The Reichenbach Problem

Arthur Conan Doyle is on the run from his own fame. Taking a much-needed holiday, Doyle escapes to a picturesque village in Switzerland nestled beneath the imposing Reichenbach Falls. There he hopes to find anonymity, but even in this beautiful rural setting, peace eludes him when he finds himself immediately recognized and involved in the investigation of a mysterious death of a fellow traveler.

All too soon, Doyle s somewhat unwilling, gentle probing into the case causes the finger of suspicion to turn towards him. But can the creator of the famous detective actually do the sleuthing himself? As Doyle learns more and more about the famous character he penned, he finds he is less like Sherlock and more like his sidekick, Watson. Can the sidekick see enough of the picture to solve the case for once?

This is a great mystery for anyone to read!  Martin Allison Booth has taken a fictional twist on the author of Sherlock Holmes, and made a wonderful murder mystery.   It is easy to read, and hard to put down.  A novel full of suspense and keeps you guessing from one minute to another what is going on.

I recommend this book for any mystery lovers out there.

I received this book free from the publisher  http://www.kregel.com . 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.”