Faith Evans opens her heart in Keep The Faith I felt very out of touch with the world when I began this book. I admit I had no idea who Faith Evans is or who Big was. Ok. I am also admitting my age at...

At age fifteen she ran away from home and ended up in a homeless shelter. At age nineteen she left the shelter never expecting to return. Twenty years later, she is known as the bead lady. At the shelter, each volunteer has a shtick, something...

This is an emotionally-charged book. Alexandra Tesluk’s childhood was one of abuse; it almost broke her spirit, but not quite. People with less resilience would have shattered under the cruelty she lived with daily. The story begins by describing life with a cold and distant...

A Full House But Empty is a story that will bring a smile to your face and tears to your eyes. Angus Munro writes with great humility. I found myself respecting him more and more as I read his memoir. He calls himself a neat freak....

I love a good medical thriller; it is one of my favorite genres. Peaceful Endings did not disappoint me. The setting is Rhode Island. The story takes place over a 60-hour period. The hospitals are full of patients complaining of extreme thirst and profuse sweating...

June, a young homeless woman, dies. The hospital suspects cardiac arrest caused by a drug overdose. . Her friend, Greg, is distraught. He knows she was not a drug user, but he does not know where to go to seek help until he meets Therese...

Legs Talk is filled with photographs of…legs. There are few words, but they really are not needed; the visuals says it all. The photos are all black and white. Legs Talk narrates the story of a relationship. This book would make a great gift. My...

George is a hypochondriac who spends a great deal of time at various hospitals, because he suffers from anxiety attacks. He loves his wife, Peg, who he also believes is to blame for much of the problems in his life. He wants and needs to...

The Indians assisted settlers, teaching them how to raise crops and even sharing their food with them. In return, the white man looked on the Indians as savages and treated them like animals. The American government, on more than one occasion, cheated the Indians. Eventually,...

Mystery writer, Christy Castleman was always curious and loved to solve puzzles. Christy was working in her aunt’s shop “I Saw It First,” when a young girl named Zeffie came in with an old jewelry box. She girl wanted to sell the box so that...

Many people including pastors shun the book of Revelations. I teach an adult Sunday School Class. I’ve wanted to do a study of Revelation for several years but class members are afraid that will become "bogged down," confused, or fixated on the topic. The book...

According to www.dictionary.com the definition of a Christian is: a person who exemplifies in his or her life the teachings of Christ. Most Christians strive to be Christ- like, but there are always those who stand out in the crowd. Their behavior is anything but...

Inherited Enemies: Through My Father’s Eyes clearly demonstrates that emotions are passed from generation to generation. We share with our children the events that affected our lives. Hence, our memories affect our children’s lives. Do not misunderstand me, I am not discouraging parents and grandparents from...

Fr. Mark Escobar shares his Christian journey with readers. He likens his journey to Jeremiah; we are to be pliable, moldable like clay. God is the potter, and He will shape us into usable vessels. As I read this part, I was reminded of the...

A full year of Sunday School lessons in one volume! I teach an adult Sunday School Class. I am always looking for good teaching aids. Regardless of the age you of your students, you will find this guide priceless. There is a separate introduction for...

This is a very special book and one that all Christians should read. Scripture clearly states that there will be false Messiahs. “My desire is that the reader will receive knowledge of the real Jesus amid the current contention that there are a number of...

Stormie Omartain has long been one of my favorite authors. She shares her personal experiences with her readers. She reminds us that when God called Abram, He did not hand him a detailed map. He called Abram (Abraham) to follow. God still calls us to...

Many seem to talk about conscience but few understand it. Definitions for conscience vary from justification, moral sensibility, to a severe moral taskmaster. Thomas D. Williams explores the conscience from a Christian perspective. Knowing Right From Wrong investigates the “relationship among conscience, freedom, faith, truth...

David Eckman draws from his own experiences and those of others in Knowing the Heart of the Father. He begins his book by explaining why God is worthy of being called Father. Eckman explains four experiences that are essential to living a full Christian life. 1.       Sense...

The Lazarus Life reminds me of one of my favorite songs “Four Days Late” by Jessica King. Through scripture, we know that Mary and Martha waited for Jesus to arrive and heal their brother. By the time Jesus arrived, Lazarus had been in the tomb...