It is an unfortunate truth that we spend much of our lives trying to meet the expectations of others, including God--not because God asks that of us, but because the church teaches us that we must. The Pharisees did it in Jesus' day, and He...

"Satan Thinks in Black & White" by Ronald B. Jimmerson chronicles the journey of people of color in the churches of the USA. Jimmerson hits hard in this very frank look at the issue of racism in the congregations of America. He states that "church...

In "Does This Church Make Me Look Fat?: A Mennonite Finds Faith, Meets Mr. Right and Solves Her Lady Problems" by Rhonda Janzen, Rhonda Janzen was raised a Mennonite but by twelve she had turned away from her faith. When she began dating a Pentecostal...

"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson is credited with these wise words in the lovely little book, "You're One Amazing Grandpa" creatively illustrated by Lori Siebert. Done primarily in earth tones, this beautiful...

We all need hope; hope provides buoyancy when the struggles and challenges of daily life work to keep you mired in the mud. "Promises of Hope for Difficult Times" by Jane Kirkpatrick is only a small book but it offers a wellspring of that critical...

Have you ever wondered why it is taking so long for you to receive an answer to your prayer? Are you struggling in your marriage, business or other endeavors? Did you know that demons may have legal grounds (evil ancestral covenants) causing your setbacks or...

“When You Need a Good Laugh: Finding Contagious Joy,” written by Phil Callaway and with photographs by Kevin Rivoli, is a book that will have you smiling on every single page and laughing out loud. This book begins with a story about a woman mistaking...

“Be the Sunshine: Share the Light and Spread the Joy,” written by Angela Thomas and illustrated by Christine Adolph, is the perfect gift book for any woman who may need a little bit of encouragement in her life. This book is divided into nine chapters...

"I'm too Young to Be This Old" by Poppy Smith is an updated version of her 1997 book. The author concentrates on women reaching the middle years and what life has in store for them. She encourages self-exploration via asking questions of self, friends and...

In "There Is Corn in Egypt", Joseph J Young tackles what is a sensitive topic for many people lately, that is, financial hardship. It has ramifications that reach beyond the personal; however, so many Christians are stressed when faced with the offering plate. They have...