The Lord's Prayer For the Younger Set

                         A lovely way to introduce God's promise's to children with sweet illustrations to make The Lord's Prayer become alive.  Author Rick Warren best known for the best seller, The Purpose Driven Life assists in this Zondervan creation.  Richard Jessie Watson who has been illustrating children's books for years shares his artistic side.  This is a board book which will last a long time.

Written in poetry style it is easy to understand for the younger set.  This would make a wonderful gift for children.  I was honored to review for Book Look Bloggers in exchange for my opinions.

Spiritual Ammunition For Christains In Our Times

                 O.S. Hawkins offer's outstanding advice to sincere Christians on how not to compromise one's faith in a world devoid of moral compass.  The Daniel Code provides the tools we sorely need to withstand losing our spiritual goals.  It is a spectacular must read. 

The author begins by reflecting upon the World as it was in the 50's, 60's and 70's when the majority of individuals held God in esteem.  Not that long ago, society was kinder and there was a lot less violence.  I shed a few tears remembering this gentle time.  Times when we didn't lock our doors at night nor worry that our belongings would be stolen.  A time when people respected one another and cared about their neighbors.  Hawkin's than compares those days to the time we are now living in.  The times spoken about in the scripture whereby the good would be called bad and the bad good.  It's a very difficult time for Christians but Hawkin's proves we can overcome.  He reminds of us of Daniel from scripture and how that he lived during similar times.  Daniel never gave up nor did he give he in.  Rather Daniel continued to serve the Lord and the Lord was with him.

The Daniel Code will encourage the Christian heart.  This book is a blessing in so many ways.

I am thrilled that I had the opportunity to review this publication for Book Look Bloggers.  I think it is a must read.

Perfect Family Heirloom

                      Simply divine New International Version Bible which is intended for children but many adults would cherish as well.  This would make a perfect heirloom to pass along from generation to generation.  Phenomenal illustrations to color, each with a corresponding scripture.  There is included a presentation page for the purpose of gift giving.  The bind is made to lie flat in order to color more easily.  There is a pink ribbon marker attached.  There is much thought put into this precious Bible. It definitely will make Holiday gift buying easier.  I was honored to review this treat in exchange for my honest review from Book Look Bloggers.  I give it an A+

Really Woolly 5 Minute Bedtime Treasury

Toddler's love the "Really Woolly" sheep that Dayspring Products introduced into their tiny world.

These sweet characters represent Christ and His faithful followers or the Shepard and his sheep.

The 5 Minute Bedtime Treasury is a collaboration of their short stories to share with your little ones before they fall asleep.  The book includes simple questions to ignite conversation and teach the listener.

Author Bonnie Ritner and illustrators Julie Sawyer Philips have created this endeared gift book.

Book Look Bloggers gave me the awesome opportunity to review in exchange for my thoughts.

God's Glory Throughout Fall

                        Kim Washburn relates all the wonderful things children can be thankful for during the Fall season.  The book is seasoned with adorable images by Jacqueline East.  It's fun and perfect for story telling to create happy hearts in children and also the young at heart.  Many times I find that these sweet books make treasures for adults also.  They are so magical but true.  I am looking forward to adding this story to my grandchildren's gift lists.  I was given the marvelous opportunity to review for Book Look Bloggers. A+

One Day At A Time, Celebrating Recovery Devotional

Johnny Baker MacOwen & John Baker take ordinary things in our everyday lives to bring about short stories and lessons to help on the addicts way to recovery.  Statistic's show only a 6% success rate of complete turn arounds.  Understanding the minds of addicts of self-deprevation and doubt these auhors prove with scripture; the Love God has for all His children and how He desires to walk and heal His children.  They highlight Jesus Christ for going to the cross for everyone's sins. This sincere devotional offers stepping stones for the reader to find success in their new lives.  This 25th Aniversary Edition contains the tools for the prodigal returning home who needs a strong spiritual base.  I am honored to have reviewed this book in exchange for my thoughts by Book Look Blogger's.  It will enhance the lives of addict's seeking comfort and growth.  I highly recommend.

The Color Code Bible~ Great for Adult's Too!

            When it come's to the Holy Scriptures, I am all for anything that aid's in the learning process.  There are so many extra tools in the NKJV Color Code Bible to enhance the reading experience that even, I, at 60 years of age would keep this for my own reference.  I commend Thomas Nelson for their creavity and knowledge to put together this spectacular bible.  Yes, it was intended for children, but would also aide those with vision problems.  The color coding is adorable.  Purple words are in reference to Heaven, Gold words are God and that's how the system works.
This Bible also lists all the prophetic books along with the major prophets and minor prophets; the books of history and books of poetry.  There is a whole section on where you can find certain stories such as where you can read about Solomon or Samuel ext.  These all enhance reading the Bible.  I highly recommend to young and old alike.  I was given the opportunity to review through Book Look Bloggers.

Welch's Passion is Infectious

   
           Brian 'Head' Welch's newest release With Eyes Wide Open kept me captivated for fourteen hours. The time it took me to read his book from cover to cover.  My youngest daughter is the Korn fan.  I read for the spiritual journey.  I was eager to learn about Brian's walk with Christ and was astounded by what He already knew.  He spoke like a seasoned christian putting away any doubts about His submitting everything over to the Lord.  Most new christian's are naive thinking  that once they promise to serve God, their lives will be perfect.  Welch knew better that God doesn't promise us a rose garden but He does promise to be there to get through the rough spots.  The author is very humble and sincere in doing things God's way and his story is a testimony of how God works during our difficult times to bring about a brighter end for us.
This book should definitely prove why we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover.  I am grateful that the author shared his experiences with us which everyone can learn from.  Book Look Bloggers gave me the opportunity to read in exchange for my honest opinions.

Wonders of Creation~Oh, So Lovely

    Zondervan's "Wonders of Creation" is just Oh so Lovely.  For coloring book fans as myself, these illustrations of animals and plants would look perfect in a frame once completed.  I have found that coloring does ease one's stress and brings contentment.  A wonderful treasure for your creative moments.  With Mother's Day right around the corner, this would make for the perfect gift along with colored pencils or markets.  It seems that adult coloring books are in high demand atleast at the places I shop.  Kudos to Book Look Bloggers for the stellar opportunity to review this book.  

Ruth A Tucker's True Story of Finding Hope After Domestic Abuse

Ruth A. Tucker's "Black and White Bible; Black and Blue Wife" was difficult for me to read because I was in a similar position.  My husband was Presiding Deacon of our Church for years yet behind doors at home he was everything but christian like.  He was both verbally and physically abusive.  When I turned to the one place I thought could help me instead of was met with resentment for sharing the truth.  Abuse is hard enough to withstand but mix it with the politics of Church and male headship and than the victim feels totally alone.  I admire the courage of Ms. Tucker to write this book and share her real experience.  My prayer is that her story will resonate the higher ups in the Church.  From reading her publication it is apparent that this disturbing cycle occurs more often than once thought.  I feel that it is imperative for the clergy to read.  I am honored to have read this book for Book Look Bloggers.

Forgiveness Is Not An Event, It Is a Lifestyle ~Kate Grosmaire

Heart wrenching and compelling, I would rather miss a night of sleep than to put this book down.  It is imperative that the reader read Forgiving My Daughter's Killer in it's entirety to fully appreciate how Kate Grosmaire was able to forgive her sweet daughter's killer.  Something that would seem so unnatural to most parents.  Her faith began as a child when she witnesses a young person die from a gun shot wound in her house.  Her Grandparents and parents lived a Godly lifestyle, instilling a love for God in their children.  Kate grew up turning to the Lord for everything.  This true story is a testament of how those things which are impossible to man; are possible with God.  Her daughter's killer is her daughter's boyfriend.  The family formed a love for him prior to this incident insomuch that they allowed him to live with them when he had a fallout with his parents.  Both Kate (the author) and her husband, Andy share this thought...they could not define Conor (the killer) by one single moment of His life.  Their hearts were truly full of God's Spirit.  I am so grateful Kate Grosmaire despite her loss, wrote this moving book.  So that unbeliever's can see the beauty of God.  The family keeps in contact with Conor after he is incarcerated.  There is an entire chapter devoted to questions and answers with Conor.  Here he elaborates on how the Grosmaire's forgiveness develops his faith in God.  I cannot say enough about this book, it's incredible.  BookLook Bloggers gave me the opportunity to review in exchange for my thoughts.  

Highly Recommended The NKJV Apply The Word Study Bible is Superb~

    The NKJV Apply The Word Study Bible promises it's readers to '"Live In His Steps"' and I confirm with all the extra's this book delivers.  King James devotees will appreciate the study helps, there are numerous.
I noted right off hand a pretty large concordance included.  This is an appealing feature because I always had to buy a separate concordance to meet my needs.  The one included is sufficient.  In the long run, this will save the buyer extra costs.
   As I said before, the features are massive, there's way too many to list.  I will list a few.  Thomas Nelson guarantee's this Bible for life.  Pretty awesome.
Every book in the Bible includes an introductory to prepare reader about the writer of the book and key lessons.  Along with this added bonus, there are plenty of notes and sidebars to explain what you are reading with cross references.  There are numerous tables, charts and maps.  Buyers also receive a Download Guide Apply The Word .  And if that is not enough there are videos and reading plans at the NKJV website.
I had the tremendous opportunity of reviewing the above for Book Look Bloggers in exchange for my views. I highly recommend this excellent resource.

Age Appropriate Bible Offers More Than Cuteness~

                     Age appropriate (4-8 years) and easy to understand The Veggie Tales Bible New International Reader Version is equipped with multiple tools to enhance your child's experience in learning the scriptures.
                     There is an introduction to each book to prepare the reader about who wrote the book and key highlights.  This is an essential guide especially for first time readers of the Bible.
Bigger words can sometimes be intimidating, so there is also a dictionary included to resolve that problem.
                    Parents will be pleased to know that chapters and sentences are shortened in an effort to keep the reader's interest.  Midway through the Bible there are 8 full color Bible stories as told by the veggie tales.  These are simply adorable and appear like comics.
                    For little minds that tend to forget "Remember This" has 100 entries of scripture to remember.  I was honored to read this book for Book Look Bloggers in exchange for my review.  This children's Bible actually is better than I expected and I very highly recommend!
                

In addition to excellent short stories, there is a lot of fun facts to learn from. Hands down, I definitely recommend~

Amish fan's will delight in "An Amish Market" which includes four love novels contributed by Kathleen Fuller, Vannetta Chapman, Amy Clipston and Kelly Irvin.  This is a very impressive collection with extra treasures within it's pages.  Readers will find a mini-glossary of the German dialect spoken by the Amish.  There is a small chapter filled with Amish recipes.  A great feature for book club readers is the added questionaire after each book.  A brilliant add to the "Love Birds" section is an Amish Heirloom family tree which is a real help to it's readers.  Each author has their own feature page with their lists of publications. All these extra little goodies shouted "perfect" to me.  I was given the honor to read and review this book for  Book Look Bloggers. 

The Perfect Gift For Mother's Who Have Lost Their Baby to Tubal Ligation, Miscarriage or Stillborn.

Kathe Wunnenberg offers much needed compassion in her new publication, "Grieving the Child I Never Knew" which describes in depth the enormous heartbreak one experiences after losing a baby to miscarriage, tubal ligation or stillbirth.  Long overlooked these mothers suffered in silence because others did not understand their grief and anquish.  Ms. Wunnenberg, after suffering three miscarriages, can relate to the scores of women who also anticipated healthy babies and instead go home empty handed.  Her words are gentle and kind and will help families and their loved ones realize  the same grief that others experience when they lose those they cherish.  I

 Thank Ms. Wunnenberg for sharing this devotional because I was among those who didn't know where to go or who to speak to after losing eleven children to miscarriage throughout my first 20 years of marriage.  This is a much needed book and will aide many in the future.  I would like to add, that many of my loved ones felt that it was easier each time I miscarried because of the notion that I had been through this before.  There is nothing further from the truth.  As time passed it became harder to lose my unborn.
   The author shares tools to assist the grieving with prayer and scripture.  There is even a space for journalism.  It is because of stellar resources like these that I appreciate reviewing for Book Look Bloggers.  This would make the perfect sympathy gift for those with recent similar loss.

Silent Cry Is an Excellent Resource for Those Who are Dating

     Having lived through an abusive relationship during the seventies, I was compelled to read Dorothy J. Newton's release of "Silent Cry".  There is an unspoken kinship among survivors who suffer in silence. How the public view's your family life and how you are really living is very different.  Trying to keep that secret because it's too embarrassing is tormenting.  Leaving takes a lot of courage.  Having a spouse that lives a double life is not the greatest deal breaker.  These men are so charismatic that individuals feel that if there is a problem in your marriage it must certainly be you.  Ms Newton gives God the glory for helping her with the pain and giving her the strength.  I urge young women who are dating to read this book.  I recommend it highly.  Note the red flags that shout Nate & Dorothy's relationship is bound to fail while they are still dating.
Dorothy's number one priority had always been her service to God.  Dating Nate, an unbeliever, she starts to compromise her values.  This book is full of learning experiences.  I was thrilled to review it for Book Look Bloggers.

Money Making Moms is a Brilliant Resource

                           New York Times Bestselling author, Crystal Paine shares her expertise in learning to become your own boss and create a successful business.  Ms. Paine is also well known online for the popular website Mommy Saving Mom .  In her newest book, she covers everything the reader needs to be aware of to start a business.  She even gives tips on the type of career to venture into.  Many young women are drawn to her because she has made her own dream a reality and now she gladly is passing all that information on.  The book gives practical and concise advice and brings one closer to acheiving their business.  Finally the perfect book for stay at home mothers.  I was given the opportunity to review this book through Book Look Bloggers.  Money Making Moms is brilliant, easy to understand and comes with my utmost recommendations.  

Ten Skills Every Man Must Develop to Love His Wife Well

                 Author's Darrin & Amie Patrick tackle that old question, What does my wife want?  They prove that if you infiltrate these ten basic attributes (worship; listening; submitting; serving; providing among others) that you will become the best spouse ever.  The book is directed towards christian men where they can incorporate their belief's and put faith into action, although I highly recommend for all young men who want a thriving marriage.  Being blessed with a very happy union with my spouse and thoroughly enjoying marriage life, I can confirm that what the authors convey is true.  For many, the tasks may mean change and at a step at a time.  For others, who are selfless and who enjoy giving this book is a good reminder during difficult stages.  The authors provide questions and answer opportunities so that the readers can interact along with their partners.  There are a number of fun opportunities listed to get closer to your wife.  Overall a great read and learning tool.  I was given the great opportunity of reviewing this book for Book Look Bloggers.  

Adam Benforado Tackles Broken Legal System in UNFAIR

                    "Unfair" by Adam Benforado takes a stark look at the unfortunate failings of our justice system.   Most individuals agree that the legal system has had it's flaws.  Tackling real cases in depth he reveals to us
  exacts which are very dismal.  This author reveals shocking evidence through prior experiences and
  research.  Learning some of these truths left me feeling frustrated and upset.  He offers his advice on what
  can be done.  The book is very deep and took me a long time to get through.  I was given the opportunity
  to review this outstanding piece for Book Look Bloggers. More info about the author  

Argument Free Marriage? Yes it's Possible! Fawn Weaver's Newest Publication~

   Best Selling Author & Founder of Happy Wives Club online, Fawn Weaver's newest publication 'The Argument-Free Marriage (28 days to creating the marriage you've always wanted with the spouse you already have)" offers simple and sound advice for her readers.  Fawn gives couples tools to learn to live together in peace.  She warns that this book is not intended for those in abusive relationships.  Otherwise, readers will find resolve to the multiple situations which might interfere with a successful relationship.  With each chapter there is a questionaire and tasks for each spouse.  I applaud Ms. Weaver for elaborating on the importance of respect and showing your significant other appreciation.
I decided to review this self-help manual for the Book Look Blogger community because I have been blessed into an argument-free marriage.  I found it alarming how many others doubt that this can be acheived.  Being told that this is near impossible, I was excited to have this publication to share.  I highly recommend this great resource for couples.
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