Dreams and Visions

This book was given to me free by booksneeze for an honest review. To those who feel that it almost impossible to reach out to Muslims and they are “too far gone”, this book is for you. The purpose of this book is to show how Jesus is appearing in dreams and visions to the Muslims all around the world. Those who have no contact with Christians, Jesus himself is readily appearing to them offering them peace right in the heart of extreme Islamic areas. Story after story within this book shows the reader just how present Jesus is and how more Muslims than one would ever dream are coming to know Jesus the Messiah. One may think that people are totally sold with being a Muslim, but underneath they are empty and wanting more. If you want the courage to talk to Muslims about their faith, this would be an excellent read, along with Miraculous Movements: How Hundreds of Thousands of Muslims Are Falling in Love with Jesus by Jerry Trousdale which tells you to witness to Muslims. This book gives me such a desire to reach out the Muslims for Jesus and give them Jesus. I encourage you to pick up this book if this is your desire as well!

An Invitation To The Supernatural Life

This book was given to me by Bethany House Publishers/ Chosen Books for an honest review. Oh my, this book will forever be a cherished book of mine. This book should be one of those books that when asked what are the most influential Christian books ever written, this book should pop into your head. This book is absolutely phenomenal, one of a kind book that will change your life and your relationship with Jesus. It shows the reader how close HE really is and how visible he is. I have taken to heart so many thoughts this author stated. As the author pulled into her garage one day and felt home, she said to God, "God, I want heaven to feel like my garage. I want it to be familiar like my home. I want memories there before I ever arrive permanently." I want so much to express to you just how this book has changed, is changing my life and will change your life! You will learn in the book how to encounter God ALL day long which is his desire for you as well! This book I know I will read over and over as it sinks more into my spirit. I plan to buy copies for my family and friends.

Running For My Life

Running For My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games by Lopez Lomong was given to me by booksneeze.com for an honest review.

This book was so amazing that I read it in one day. It is about a little boy torn from his mother's arms, taken to a rebel’s camp, survivor of a refugee camp all the way to a US Olympic runner. Lopez was only six when he was abducted, yet he remembered the stories his mother had taught him of Jesus and he never forgot him through his hard times. As he continued to press on, the Lord opened up doors for him such as being one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan" allowed to be adopted in the US. The reader felt like they were right there with Lopez as he went through all these experiences. It was interesting to see what his thoughts were towards the American ways once he got to the United States. It was neat also to see how his new family took him in and treated him as if they had raised him from birth. Even though Lopez came over to the United States as a teenager, he still was able to not only go to high school, he also became a college graduate! Many could have tried to forget their past life, by Lopez has not forgotten his family and the people of Africa. He continues to raise awareness of the plight of Sudan. I highly recommend this book if you looking for a touching and inspiring read.

Miraculous Movements (Book Review)

Miraculous Movements: How Hundreds of Thousands of Muslims Are Falling in Love with Jesus by Jerry Trousdale is one of the best books I have ever read on how to reach the lost for Jesus Christ. This book is specifically how to reach out to Muslims, but it can be used as a tool to reach out to any unsaved person. How they reach the Muslims is patterned after how Jesus went after the lost. The emphasis was placed on “Disciple people toward salvation” (p. 33). This concept may sound hard to understand, but once one reads this book in its entirety, one can see that this was and is Jesus’ way of bringing people to the hope of salvation. It was pointed out that, “Jesus chose some ordinary men and had them walk with Him as He revealed truths of God and asked them to live their lives according to those values. Eventually, they began to do what He did, and they also began to experience God’s power and blessings in their own lives” (p. 43). The other emphasis was placed on showing those around you what a life of obedience to Christ looks like, and ultimately the power of intercessory prayer. I am a power reader, but this book took me several days to read because I had so much to ponder upon. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who wants to bring people to the salvation of Jesus Christ and is looking for how to do it. Please get this book; this book may change your life and those you are trying to bring to Jesus!

Letters From A Marytred Christian

This book was given to me by http://www.bookcrash.com/ for an honest review. I was skeptical when I read the title of this book, as I thought it may lack uniqueness. OH MY, it was a genuine, AMAZING, 5 star rated book! I only seek to read books that have the potential to change one’s life, and this is a book that could do that! The author took such a unique look at heaven and the people present there. One always wonders what people like Stephen in the Bible thought right during his martyrdom...this book makes the reader feel that he is right there experiencing the situations that are proposed in this book. The stories in here are life-changing and inspiring. This martyre would discuss what brought these individuals to heaven and what they went through on earth. I loved this book so much that I ordered the other soul-winning book that this H.l. Hussmann wrote. I cannot recommend this book enough...simply amazing! This would be a great book to read as a family and discuss it as it is guarenteed to challenge each age-group. Check this book out! http://www.lettersfromamartyr.com/

Called To Controversy

Called to Controversy by Ruth Rosen tells the biographical story of Moishe Rosen. Moishe Rosen is the founder of Jews for Jesus. What many may not realize is that Rosen was born and raised a Jew in a Jewish home. Being Jewish was just who he was, it was not something that he wanted to change, yet it did not mean very much to him. It was his culture. Yet, when he would attend Jewish festivals, it was never fulfilling. What he looked forward to, always let him down. One day a man found out that he was Jewish and stated, “I’m pleased to meet you! You know, every Jew I meet increases my faith in God and the Bible.” That comment placed a seed in Rosen’s heart. It was little step towards Rosen finding Jesus. This book encompasses the happenings that lead him to Jesus and his desire to reach other Jews for Jesus. He endured ridicule, being shunned and loss, but in the end was able to found Jews for Jesus that has changed the lives of many Jews. This book would be good for someone who is either interested in Jews for Jews or for those you don’t believe that Jesus is the Messiah and that he is still to come.

Tyndale: The Man Who Gave God an English Voice

I received this book compliments of booksneeze.com for an honest review. This book, Tyndale: The Man Who Gave God an English Voice by David Teems, was not what I was expecting. First I must say that I am thankful for William Tyndale and all he did. With that being said, this was the longest, most drawn-out book ever. I had a terrible time getting myself to finish it. This is more of a factual information book. It is in chronological and historical order without a story woven into it. It was not in Tyndale's voice, but that of the author. The only thing that kept me going through the book was the beautiful quotes of Tyndale, such as this one. "I totally dissent from those who are unwilling that the Sacred Scriptures, translated into the vulgar tongue, should be read by private individuals, as if Christ had taught such a subtle doctrines that they can with difficulty be understood by a very few theologians, or as if the strength of the Christian religion lay in men's ignorance of it. The mysteries of kings it were perhaps better to conceal, but Christ wishes His mysteries to be published as widely as possible" (p. 21). What I did learn from the book was the gift Tyndale had for language. He was definitely inspired by God in how he translated the words into English. I would recommend this book to those who are seeking historical facts, but not a sit-down and read story. I will give this a 3 star rating.

The Fourth Fisherman

The Fourth Fisherman by Joe Kissack is two different stories, two kinds of desperation, but yet both having the same need. The author his life, his rise to the height of what many dream of, yet at the top, he was unfulfilled. It wasn’t until he rose all the way to the top and then all the way down to the very bottom of life that he realized all his life what he had been missing. At the same time, a world away, there were some poor, desperate fishermen from Mexico lost and doing all they knew to do to survive. Both found their sustainer and deliver in Jesus Christ. As the author stated, when Jesus came in “It came as a trickle at first, then a rush, as if my heart was a bucket and hope was being poured into it. It filled me deep into my being, and I felt it…It flowed into me as if I was a withering plant, starving for water, a pure joy flooding my entire body until there was no more room left in me. It was real. Real joy” (p. 76). Both stories gripped your heart and the reader could relate in some way to both of the stories. It is two stories of redemption that cross paths only because of God’s ordained plan. This is an encouragement to those who have lost friends and family, it shows that they can find God, but it comes only by dying to oneself and finding that the only way to survive is by giving it all up and to Jesus.