The Lucado Inspirational Reader

The Lacado Inspriational Reader is a compilation of some of Max Lucado's best written material. It is divided up by categories such as the following: comfort, compassion, the cross, encouragement, forgiveness, hope, miracles, perseverance prayer, purpose, and peace. If you are a Max Lucado fan, than this might be a good addition to your collection. Max Lucado's thoughts and stories are very heart- gripping, enlightening as well as thought-provoking. An example of this is when he stated, "Don't measure the size of the mountain; talk to the One who can move it. Instead of carrying the world on your shoulders, talk to the One who holds the universe on his. Hope is a look away. Now, what are you looking at?" (p. 227). Another quote that really stood out to me was, "You have one...An uncommon call to an uncommon life" (p. 340). If you are looking for a small, but thick inspirational book that you can pick up and read a little bit whenever you want, this might be a book that you would enjoy. This book was given to me by booksneeze. I give this a 3.5 out of 5 stars. I like it because it is like a collectable, but if you already have his books, some might not find the use for it.

The Grace Effect

The Grace Effect was given to me compliments of booksneeze.com for an honest review. This book was not exactly what I expected, yet it was an excellent read. It is about a family who had been on a missions trip to the Ukraine and met a young blonde haired special needs girl that touched their heart. Ultimately it sent them on a year long process of getting back to the Ukraine to adopt her. One can expect the many hurdles one must face when adopting a child from another country, but adopting a child from the Ukraine posed unexpected challenges. In a country where most know nothing of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in place where one is taught that the world is a better without Christianity, you find a precious little girl. This story takes you on a journey with the Taunton family as they work with many people who know nothing of "grace". The author's style is very educated, clear and meaningful. Wading through the corruption the system, triumphantly coming through it, "The Grace Effect" is very evident throughout this book. 4 stars

Heaven Is For Real

I have had several people ask me if I've read this book and I kept just shrugging it off. I don't consider myself a skeptic, but one cannot help but just wonder if someone really has seen heaven. My oh my, by the end of this book the reader is convinced, Colton did see heaven. This book has rejuvinated my excitement to see heaven. What he saw brought such comfort to my heart, and his "no fear" of death was absolutely powerful. I guess I shouldn't be surprised at his parents skeptism, because I too had some going into this book. This book will bring so much encouragment to the Christian who is long to see the face of Jesus and even I feel it will bring comfort to those who are near death. As Colton said, if we know Jesus, we will go to heaven and oh what a wondeful place it is!

Our Last Great Hope

**Received free from booksneeze.com in exchange for an honest review**

When reading the synapse of this book, I thought it sounded like big aspirations and thought it might be just another one of those books that you really don't get a whole lot out of. To my surprise and delight, I thought this book was excellently written. One of the things I liked about this book was how biblically based it was. There were scriptures to prove what the author was trying to get across to the reader. There were many life changing thoughts to ponder such as "Life is to be lived for an audience of One...if I can focus utterly and completely on pleasing God, suddenly life becomes very simple. I've defined my path, and His Word will light that path for every step" (p. 7). I believe this book had the effect that it was intended to have on the reader. To make one realize how the Great Commission is a commandment and that it is life style of living the life and sharing Jesus everywhere. We must stand up and not compromise and as the author puts it, "Compromise always leads to weakness, because we lose the strength that comes through the purity of commitment" (p. 35).

Another Amazing Read!

Once again I received another free book from booksneeze and this one is the best one yet. I was never so shocked at the ending!!!










A Place Called Blessing: Where Hurting Ends and Love Begins tells the story of a little boy who grows up without parents and no place to call home. This story draws you in making the reader feel that you are that little boy just trying to make a way. It tells the tale of foster care woes and the lack of stableness within his life. It is a book that breaks your heart as tragedy after tragedy strikes this boy. Miraculously he is led to some people who don’t care how “closed” he is, who continually reach out to him, even when he rejects them time and time again. It is about a family that is brought together through trials and hurts of life. It is a story of determination, courage and meaning. The ending is not at all what the reader expects, in fact it will probably make most cry. From the outside, many may look like they have it all together, but underneath they are hurting individuals with similar real-life situations. It is quite a fulfilling book that makes the reader want to seek out those who are hurting to offer a place called blessing. For it is at that place of blessing where healing may be found.

Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and ME

I obtained this book free from booksneeze as exchange for reviewing it!

Jesus, My Father, The CIA, And Me by Ian Morgan Cron is one of those books that cause the reader to want to stand up and read because it is so interesting and quite a page-turner! It is often hard to find an autobiography that does not get dull in the middle; this book keeps the reader hooked to the end. The writer’s witty and humorous analogies, along with such an inspiring story compels the reader to finish the book in record time. Cron brings the reader through his hard childhood growing up with an alcoholic father, his struggles throughout his life, and the choices he made in life along the way. It is journey from life with a nanny in England to a public highschool in America. It is a journey of finding oneself and ultimately Jesus in the midst of sadness and pain. This book leads up to a victorious ending that could have only been achieved through the hard times Cron overcame. The author’s heart throughout the book causes the reader to search one’s own heart. This book is for someone who wants to read books that inspire and has the potential to greatly affect their life.

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Books Came!

My books came in the mail today!!!





Decision Points ~George W. Bush
I have wanted this book since it came out, but it was so expensive. I read it at Barnes and Noble and thought it was so good. Finally got a deal on it.

Verbal Advantage: 10 Easy Steps To A Powerful Vocabulary
I have been on the look-out for ways to increase my knowledge and to become more educated. There is a pretest, 10 levels, and then a post test. When one has finally finished this book and adapted into their language, one will have the vocabulary of the top 5%! I plan to do this slow so I can retain it.

Crazy Love
Heard so much about it

Streams in the Desert
Both my mom and grandma really like this book, so I wanted my own copy

Currently reading...
Led By Faith: Rising from the Ashes of the Rwandan Genocide
This is the sequal of Left To Tell
This is about a woman who learned how to forgive those who killed her family while she was hidden in a small bathroom for several months with several other women.

My next book I plan to read after these is Gray Matter
Coworker just read it and said she thought of me. It is about a neurosurgeon that prays before he does brain surgery and the miracles he has witnessed in doing so.