Book Review: Turning Your Day Toward God, Right from the Heart

I was somewhat disappointed with Bryant Wright’s Turning Your Day Toward God, Right from the Heart: A 365 Day Devotional. Don’t get me wrong, this book was very well written and people who consider themselves to be devout conservative Catholics/Christians will enjoy reading this book for a few minutes every day. However, some of the topics covered in this book clashed with my more open and liberal mindset. Reading this book over the course of two days, I definitely got a different feel for it than somebody who only read one page over the course of a year. For me, reading this book on a daily basis would have aggravated me for I some of the topics did bother me; I won’t announce which ones did because I don’t want to sway your opinion of this book. If you are looking for a great way to connect with our Lord for a few minutes a day on a daily basis, then buy a copy of this beautifully printed book. If you do, however, consider yourself to be somewhat more of a liberal Catholic/Christian, this may not be the best book for you. I didn’t care for this based on my own personal taste, but it was a very well written devotional.

*I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers 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 Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Book Review: Has God Spoken?

When I first decided to read Hank Hanegraaff’s Has God Spoken?, I was very excited as the description of this novel explains the Hanegraaff’s mission is to uncover whether or not the Bible is actually the Word of God. I thought this would be a very interesting topic, but I was left a bit disappointed. Almost immediately, Hanegraaff hits you with acronyms of several different topics; it leaves you feeling as though you were bombarded with a lengthy list of topics and words. Although the acronyms do help you remember the different things being discussed in the book, I found it very difficult to find the connection amongst the acronyms. It is almost as if Hanegraaff was trying too hard to make a lasting impression on the reader. Although I was little turned off by all of the acronyms, the book itself was not that bad of a read. I found myself reconsidering everything I thought I knew about Biblical history, something that not many books have been able to make me do. If you have nothing else to read or are a little interested in this topic, you might find it useful or helpful. I don’t regret reading the book but I would have preferred a more enjoyable experience.

*I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers 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 Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Book Review: "fresh-brewed life"

Nicole Johnson’s Fresh-Brewed Life captures you from the moment your eyes meet the book. The title and cover artwork of the book create a welcoming and warm atmosphere that invites you into a world where you can find peace and tranquility. While reading this book, I especially enjoyed that Johnson included quotes from well-known people to help validate the messages she is trying to get across to the reader. The quotes aren’t just intertwined, but there are made to stand out amongst the pages of the book. Johnson succeeds to offering her readers the opportunity to reflect upon their own lives, as if they were enjoying a simple fresh cup of coffee.

I also particularly enjoyed that this was not your ordinary self help book. Johnson beautifully and openly gives readers the chance to reflect upon their lives, while finding comfort in reuniting with or strengthening bonds with our savior. In fact, chapter one is entitled “Surrender to God.” There have been so many things going on in my life, that reading this book was an excellent break from all of life’s stresses. Being able to reflect with God was an opportunity that I will forever cherish. I would highly recommend this book to anybody willing and wishing to slow down a bit in the comfort of the Lord.

*I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers 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 Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.