Review on Kaleidoscope by Patsy Clairmont.
Proverbs is a collection of bites of wisdom. Tips to live by. Yet, while Proverbs is the book of wisdom, sometimes when reading thru the book of Proverbs I don't always feel wiser after reading a chapter or a verse.
Clairmont cleverly uses stories, analogies, and humor to explore the book of Proverbs. Clairmont also takes a personal approach to guide the reader thru the book Proverbs. Her approach makes you feel as if you are going thru the journey with her, not after her. Her stories are easy to relate to, and make you laugh, at her experience and yourself.
Kaleidoscope can be used as a devotional, as the chapters are about 1-2 pages each. Also there are thought provoking questions after each section, and verses from Proverbs and other books of the Bible to go with each chapter.
So, if your looking for a new way to explore Proverbs, Patsy Clairmont's book Kaleidoscope will help you do that, and help you apply the bits of wisdom as well.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Check Out The Voice
When I ordered The Voice I was a skeptic. I thought The Voice would be another seeker friendly version and water down the beautiful message of the Gospel. BUT, I was happy to be proven wrong. After comparing The Voice to traditional translations like The New King James, New American Standard, and New International Version, I found that The Voice did a surprisingly great job of sticking to the original meaning.
I would highly recommend The Voice for new believers, and people who did not grow up in the church. The Voice uses words that clearly communicate the meaning of the passage without deviating from the meaning of the original text and without the use of hard to understand Christian lingo.
For people who enjoy studying God’s word, the commentaries within the text will help bring insight into difficult to understand passages and phrases. One thing that I enjoyed about the commentaries is that they integrated into the text. So, you don’t have to stop reading to read the additional insights that are normally in the margins. Also, the Voice does add some phrases to the original text, but it is done with the purpose of helping the readers better understand the passage, and the additional text is clearly marked in italics.
So, whether your new to the Bible or a veteran Bible reader The Voice will give you a fresh new perspective on the love story of God for His people.
The Voice is published by Thomas Nelson Publishers.
I would highly recommend The Voice for new believers, and people who did not grow up in the church. The Voice uses words that clearly communicate the meaning of the passage without deviating from the meaning of the original text and without the use of hard to understand Christian lingo.
For people who enjoy studying God’s word, the commentaries within the text will help bring insight into difficult to understand passages and phrases. One thing that I enjoyed about the commentaries is that they integrated into the text. So, you don’t have to stop reading to read the additional insights that are normally in the margins. Also, the Voice does add some phrases to the original text, but it is done with the purpose of helping the readers better understand the passage, and the additional text is clearly marked in italics.
So, whether your new to the Bible or a veteran Bible reader The Voice will give you a fresh new perspective on the love story of God for His people.
The Voice is published by Thomas Nelson Publishers.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Knockout Entrepreneur
Knockout Entrepreneur
Author: George Foreman with Ken Abraham
Publisher: Nelson Publishers
Some people remember George Foreman for his boxing, but some only know George Foreman for the George Formeman grill. Boxing or business Knockout Entrepreneur is a book for people who want to dream big.
If you dream of owning your own business or are going through a transition in life you will find yourself able to relate to George Foreman as he speaks about his re-entry into the boxing world, and if you are in the middle of changing careers you will glean from George’s stories as he shares about the hardships of starting over as he changed careers, and lifestyles, in pursuit of an unknown, and into uncharted waters.
about especially if you dream of owning your own business or are going through a transition in life.
Knockout Entrepreneur will encourage you, inspire you, and challenge you. It will encourage you to dream big, and not to give up. George Foreman shares stories of success, stories of failure, and stories about believing in yourself even when others don’t believe you will succeed.
Knockout Entrepreneur will challenge you by challenging you to stick to your principles, even if it means giving up the biggest deal of your life. In his book, George Foreman talks about living for more than himself, his desires and his dreams, but also maintaining his integrity for the kids he mentors, for the kids at the youth center.
If you are ready to dream big, and are looking for a book that is both straightforward and inspiring, Knockout Entrepreneur by George Foreman (and published by Nelson Publishers) is the book for you.
Author: George Foreman with Ken Abraham
Publisher: Nelson Publishers
Some people remember George Foreman for his boxing, but some only know George Foreman for the George Formeman grill. Boxing or business Knockout Entrepreneur is a book for people who want to dream big.
If you dream of owning your own business or are going through a transition in life you will find yourself able to relate to George Foreman as he speaks about his re-entry into the boxing world, and if you are in the middle of changing careers you will glean from George’s stories as he shares about the hardships of starting over as he changed careers, and lifestyles, in pursuit of an unknown, and into uncharted waters.
about especially if you dream of owning your own business or are going through a transition in life.
Knockout Entrepreneur will encourage you, inspire you, and challenge you. It will encourage you to dream big, and not to give up. George Foreman shares stories of success, stories of failure, and stories about believing in yourself even when others don’t believe you will succeed.
Knockout Entrepreneur will challenge you by challenging you to stick to your principles, even if it means giving up the biggest deal of your life. In his book, George Foreman talks about living for more than himself, his desires and his dreams, but also maintaining his integrity for the kids he mentors, for the kids at the youth center.
If you are ready to dream big, and are looking for a book that is both straightforward and inspiring, Knockout Entrepreneur by George Foreman (and published by Nelson Publishers) is the book for you.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
To: Thomas Nelson
Dear Thomas Nelson Publishers:
Welcome to my blog sight. You will notice I wrote a sample book review on End of the Spear, in the posted titled, "End of the Spear."
My plan is to link my blog sight with my Facebook sight, so that when ever I post a book review, my book review will be accessible by the click of a button.
Also, in time my hope that is my review sight will become friendly to search engines as a I use keywords to describe books. Examples of keywords in my book review on End of the Spear are: Nate Saint, Steve Saint, and January 1956.
I look forward to hearing back from you, and hope that I am accepted to be a book reviewer for your publishing company.
Sincerely,
hope33_00
Welcome to my blog sight. You will notice I wrote a sample book review on End of the Spear, in the posted titled, "End of the Spear."
My plan is to link my blog sight with my Facebook sight, so that when ever I post a book review, my book review will be accessible by the click of a button.
Also, in time my hope that is my review sight will become friendly to search engines as a I use keywords to describe books. Examples of keywords in my book review on End of the Spear are: Nate Saint, Steve Saint, and January 1956.
I look forward to hearing back from you, and hope that I am accepted to be a book reviewer for your publishing company.
Sincerely,
hope33_00
End of the Spear
Book Review: The End of the Spear
Author: Steve Saint
Published by : Salt River of Tyndale House Publishers
Printed in 2005
In January of 1956 five men set out to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a tribe in the jungles of Ecuador but instead the five men were brutally massacre by some of the tribe members. Among them was Nate Saint, the father of Steve Saint, who was 5 years old at the time of his dad’s death.
God’s plan didn’t end there. A few years after the killing, Steve Saint had the opportunity to go and live with and among the people who killed his dad.
End of the Spear, picks up where Jungle Pilot (a biography about Nate Saint) leaves off. Author, Steve Saint shares how God used his dad’s death to further the gospel, and led to the salvation of the men who killed his dad.
Steve’s stories about his time spent in the jungle with the tribe will make you laugh, and smile as you see how God masterfully turned tragedy into triumph.
End of the Spear is for the person who wants to learn more about how to live their faith out in a practical way. While, this book is not written as a self-help book, you will watch and learn what it means to follow God will all of your heart as Steve Saint gives up his North American life and success to move back to the jungles with his own family.
If you are familiar with the tragedy that happened in January 1956, this is a must read, as it is clear that God used five men’s deaths, to bring life to the very tribe they hope to save.
Author: Steve Saint
Published by : Salt River of Tyndale House Publishers
Printed in 2005
In January of 1956 five men set out to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a tribe in the jungles of Ecuador but instead the five men were brutally massacre by some of the tribe members. Among them was Nate Saint, the father of Steve Saint, who was 5 years old at the time of his dad’s death.
God’s plan didn’t end there. A few years after the killing, Steve Saint had the opportunity to go and live with and among the people who killed his dad.
End of the Spear, picks up where Jungle Pilot (a biography about Nate Saint) leaves off. Author, Steve Saint shares how God used his dad’s death to further the gospel, and led to the salvation of the men who killed his dad.
Steve’s stories about his time spent in the jungle with the tribe will make you laugh, and smile as you see how God masterfully turned tragedy into triumph.
End of the Spear is for the person who wants to learn more about how to live their faith out in a practical way. While, this book is not written as a self-help book, you will watch and learn what it means to follow God will all of your heart as Steve Saint gives up his North American life and success to move back to the jungles with his own family.
If you are familiar with the tragedy that happened in January 1956, this is a must read, as it is clear that God used five men’s deaths, to bring life to the very tribe they hope to save.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Welcome
Dear Reader,
Welcome to my blog sight. At this blog sight you will find book reviews on Christian books published by Tomas Nelson Publishers.
Feel free to comment on any of my reviews.
D-Day Book Reviewer
Welcome to my blog sight. At this blog sight you will find book reviews on Christian books published by Tomas Nelson Publishers.
Feel free to comment on any of my reviews.
D-Day Book Reviewer
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