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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

90 Days Thru The Bible Book Review



Book Review of 90 Days Thru The Bible
  by Chris Tiegreen
"A Devotional Journey From Walk Thru The Bible"

REVIEW BY: L. Bankhead

      I chose this book for one simple reason.  It looked like it could be a good gift for a new Christian that is discovering the Bible for the first time and is in need of guidance.  Then I realized this book is much more than that.  It's not at all what I thought it was going to be.  It's a brilliant and insightful look at the Bible as a complete and whole story.  It's not just about the Bible's overall message of love, but about God's "epic...and complex" story.  Tiegreen puts the pieces of the Bible together like a puzzle showing you the full picture.  The book will leave you spellbound and so encouraged about your faith and beliefs that your flame will burn even brighter.  Don't fall into the category of "biblical illiteracy".  Know that you know the Word of God and why you know it and what to do with it.  All it takes is three months for you to be transformed by what you find in these pages.  Each day's reading is about two pages long; and it includes "Questions For Reflection" each day to help you apply the reading to your own life.  My favorite part of this book is that it includes a 13 week study plan for small groups.  You can do all the Bible studies that you'd like....but what better way to learn what God wants of us and has for us then by actually understanding His Word and the history and mystery that surrounds it?  I recommend this book for ages 18 and up.  It would also come in handy as a one semester Bible study for homeschoolers 9-12 grade, especially for students with strong reading and comprehension skills. 

(I received this book free from Tyndale Blog Network as part of their blogging program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
NEXT UP!  Reviews coming your way this Fall....

Tangled Ashes by Michele Phoenix

Soul's Gate by James Rubart 


Darkness Rising Book Review



Book Review of Darkness Rising
  by Lis Wiehl with Pete Nelson
"Secrets and murder.  Angels and demons.  Welcome to East Salem"
An East Salem Novel

REVIEW BY: L. Bankhead

      Everyone that reads my blog knows that I am a huge Lis Wiehl fan.  I love her work, and so obviously I picked up her newest offering.  IT'S AMAZINGLY GOOD! This is the second part of the East Salem Trilogy, and a sequel to Waking Hours.  It picks up right where the first book left off and immediately blasts you into the world of East Salem - with it's angels, demons, darkness and intrigue.  New characters that were not in the first book are revealed; and again Wiehl does an excellent job at cultivating them.  The research that goes into her writing is evident.  I love that she brought on Pete Nelson again, as his masterful work brings the story alive.  I've recently read that some readers were disgruntled because the book doesn't mention God or Jesus enough.  Is there a rule about that I don't know about?  Sheesh.  Here's my take - it's a BOOK!  The author can do whatever they please; and say whatever they like.  When I read a book it's not because the author needs to line up with my doctrine flawlessly.  I read because I like a solid, thrilling and adventurous book.  If I need a self help book - I will get one.  I don't expect Lis Wiehl to be a self help guru as everyone else out there thinks they are at this point in book-dom.  Just give me a good book and let me read.   Enough of that.  This book is substantial as a good thriller, and enough God in it to make me a happy camper.  Now, I'm forlorn that I have to wait until next September to hear how this hair-raising story ends.  But, I'm excited to announce that Wiehl is introducing a new series (Mia Quinn Mystery), with the first novel, A Matter of Trust, coming out in March 2013.  She's bringing on co-writer April Henry again from the Triple Threat Series.  I think that means it's going to be very, very good.  I recommend this book for ages 14 and up; and for anyone needing an entertaining and clean thriller.

(I received this book free from booksneeze.com as part of their blogging prograom. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
NEXT UP!  Reviews coming your way this Fall....

Tangled Ashes by Michele Phoenix

90 Days Thru The Bible by Chris Tiegreen

Soul's Gate by James Rubart