tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17873684014758992772024-03-13T11:06:57.804-04:00RiverTree ReadsRiverTree Library BlogRiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.comBlogger695125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-50519073280449851562021-06-10T21:50:00.000-04:002021-06-10T21:50:07.121-04:00In Pursuit of Love - Rebecca Bender - Book Review<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hXnNwEbfYxI/YMLBLlENBBI/AAAAAAAAE3U/hNTdSn-ErgER1Xma0NxIn3lwsFU9wf7OQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/356850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="257" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hXnNwEbfYxI/YMLBLlENBBI/AAAAAAAAE3U/hNTdSn-ErgER1Xma0NxIn3lwsFU9wf7OQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/356850.jpg" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br />In Pursuit of Love: One Woman's Journey from Being Trafficked to Triumph</b> by Rebecca Bender</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Zondervan 2020</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is the tragic true story of a young lady who got caught up in prostitution and drugs. Eventually, through the help of family and friends and Jesus and Christian ministries and churches, she finds a way out of this life style. Finally her eyes were open to the trap she was caught up in and she began to work out an exit strategy. It was a long journey out, and a few times she fell back into the trap because it was what she knew best. As her faith in Jesus grew she was able to make better decisions. And then she found a man who really loved her (in spite of her past) and they were married and started a family. She continues to work to help free more women from this prison of sex trafficking. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Audiobook is read by the author.</span></p>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-43184578063522020572021-06-10T21:45:00.004-04:002021-06-10T21:45:33.552-04:00Aftermath by Terri Blackstock - Book Review<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EGkxITrx_90/YMK_73svoiI/AAAAAAAAE3M/s7VY9uzpsp8pD8pvVggSKBNO1Sx0Hv-bQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/345978.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="263" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EGkxITrx_90/YMK_73svoiI/AAAAAAAAE3M/s7VY9uzpsp8pD8pvVggSKBNO1Sx0Hv-bQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/345978.jpg" /></a><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Aftermath</span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> by Terri Blackstock</span></b></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Audiobook is well narrated by Sarah Zimmerman</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thomas Nelson 2021</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The plot keeps you listening/reading as you want to find out who caused the terrible explosion that injured and killed many, and to find out if Dustin is innocent or not. Terri always finds a way to weave faith and the gospel into the plots of her books.</span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-66972464866712490312021-06-10T21:22:00.006-04:002021-06-10T21:22:58.569-04:00The Unexpected Adventure by Lee Strobel and Mark Mittleberg - Book Review<p><b><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Vl5mOY9WGo/YMK6xZT535I/AAAAAAAAE3E/zldbUZ0LRBcKjzE2sXCyI1D2igkGyl3pQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/283928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="256" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Vl5mOY9WGo/YMK6xZT535I/AAAAAAAAE3E/zldbUZ0LRBcKjzE2sXCyI1D2igkGyl3pQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/283928.jpg" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The Unexpected Adventure: Taking Everyday Risks to Talk to People About Jesus</span></b><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">By Lee Strobel and Mark Mittleberg (audiobook read by the authors)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Zondervan 2009</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">They share some amazing stories of sharing their faith with others and how God may work to bring about change in others and acceptance of Christ. They are knowledgeable and bold for Christ. And some of the stories of how God has used them, sometimes planting a seed that doesn’t bear fruit for years. So inspiring to us that we may not always see results but we must continue to share the good news and ask for opportunities to do so. And ask for Holy Spirit guiding as to what to say and when. Each section (Day 1, Day 2, etc) ends with a challenge. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This is for the Christian audience. It is very inspiring and challenging.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Well written. Well narrated. </span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-27554268655364192232021-06-10T21:16:00.000-04:002021-06-10T21:16:22.106-04:00Cape Refuge by Terri Blackstock - Book Review<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-44MtV989ZRI/YMK5AAQZFRI/AAAAAAAAE28/1JW-xNhNcUc3qf1KLcwAX62NEcqPipmUACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/35926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="256" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-44MtV989ZRI/YMK5AAQZFRI/AAAAAAAAE28/1JW-xNhNcUc3qf1KLcwAX62NEcqPipmUACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/35926.jpg" /></a>Cape Refuge by Terri Blackstock</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Zondervan 2002</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">You might think this is just a typical Murder mystery until you notice that the author weaves themes of faith into the story and practically shared the gospel in the end. Really good Christian fiction. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Takes place on an island (Cape Refuge) near Tybee Island off the coast of Savannah, GA. </span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-31578638921492462102021-06-10T21:12:00.001-04:002021-06-10T21:12:35.668-04:00It's Never Too Late by Kathie Lee Gifford - Book Review<div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d5hVUergV4c/YMK4NBiR6hI/AAAAAAAAE20/uHWFA-p0V-szZxdogloNccVXaczkqCc2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/236641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="271" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d5hVUergV4c/YMK4NBiR6hI/AAAAAAAAE20/uHWFA-p0V-szZxdogloNccVXaczkqCc2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/236641.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b>It's Never Too Late</b> by Kathie Lee Gifford</span></div><div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thomas Nelson 2020</span></div><div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></div><div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family: arial;">Insightful look into her life. She is honest and open about her faith, and her friends, and her work and her family. </span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-23555298607805272492021-06-10T21:08:00.000-04:002021-06-10T21:08:10.882-04:00Forward by David Jeremiah - Book Review<h1 class="CBD-ProductDetailTitle" style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Lucida Grande", sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><br /></h1><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8T_lJZuRrVo/YMK3QpUVvEI/AAAAAAAAE2s/Mfgpkk1FVEEhEW8JF6HZPyMroy9w_1TgACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/22402X.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="267" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8T_lJZuRrVo/YMK3QpUVvEI/AAAAAAAAE2s/Mfgpkk1FVEEhEW8JF6HZPyMroy9w_1TgACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/22402X.jpg" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Forward: Discovering God's Presence and Power in Your Tomorrow</b> by David Jeremiah</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thomas Nelson 2020</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a motivational book about moving forward in life and leaving the past behind. It was more business/motivational and less preachy than I expected.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Includes lots of practical advice and wisdom from a life well lived and devoted to Christ. </span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-46500124485422146642021-06-10T20:56:00.000-04:002021-06-10T20:56:30.198-04:00This Side of Heaven - Book Review<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iIWroqn045g/YMK0RY5HMBI/AAAAAAAAE2k/P6agK2S4Tbo8Y5Tzyj6b0KXpwqqYm9iqACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/956787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="257" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iIWroqn045g/YMK0RY5HMBI/AAAAAAAAE2k/P6agK2S4Tbo8Y5Tzyj6b0KXpwqqYm9iqACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/956787.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b>This Side of Heaven</b> by Karen Kingsbury</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Center Street 2008</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a touching story with moral and Christian values and strong family currents . Redemption is a running theme throughout. Some of the other themes included are: car accident caused by drunk driver, use of prescription pain medication, law suit and settlement, having a child out of wedlock, paternity test, heroes, downs syndrome adults, sibling friendship, acts of kindness, neighborliness, and God's grace, mercy and love.</span></p>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-87879972893981770242021-06-10T20:49:00.000-04:002021-06-10T20:49:03.496-04:00Chasing Vines by Beth Moore - book review<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NXeLrzHs8BI/YMKxVhQlxSI/AAAAAAAAE2c/D1X25v30T_0Zdv2ivElYY99fx0YtB0AaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/445756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="265" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NXeLrzHs8BI/YMKxVhQlxSI/AAAAAAAAE2c/D1X25v30T_0Zdv2ivElYY99fx0YtB0AaQCLcBGAsYHQ/w209-h320/445756.jpg" width="209" /></a></div><b>Chasing Vines : Finding Your Way to an Immensely Fruitful Life</b> by Beth Moore<p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Tyndale Momentum 2020</p><p style="text-align: left;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</p><p style="text-align: left;"> This book is honest and personal and she also encourages others in their christian journey. She isn’t too “preachy” and she uses raw examples from her life to develop points. Her style is inspirational and motivational while also being your friend.</p>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-74794225872552020312021-03-11T16:33:00.000-05:002021-03-11T16:33:19.011-05:00Book Review: The Colson Way - by Owen Strachan<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-De4Csjny1IM/YEqMa428HKI/AAAAAAAAEz0/RyUC6oO9us0v0928rvkbKAn23qEvoerTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s247/colson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="163" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-De4Csjny1IM/YEqMa428HKI/AAAAAAAAEz0/RyUC6oO9us0v0928rvkbKAn23qEvoerTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/colson.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The Colson Way: Loving Your Neighbor and Living With Faith In a Hostile World</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">by Owen Strachan</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thomas Nelson, 2015</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The author, Owen Strachan, takes specifics from Colson’s life and writings to use as examples, but also uses the generalities of concepts that Colson wrote about, spoke about, and lived by to continue to teach us the same principles. I could have underlined the whole book. Chuck Colson had an articulate way of writing and speaking about the culture, Christianity, world view, the Bible, etc that is so on point and outlives him, that it is all noteworthy. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I highly recommend this book, partly as an autobiography of an amazing human being, but also for the teaching of the basics of our faith and how to live out that faith in our world/culture today. </span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-42965288106747042472021-03-11T16:29:00.003-05:002021-03-11T16:29:39.125-05:00Book Review: Refocus by Jim Daly<div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QjOGl696LKk/YEqLRmqtJkI/AAAAAAAAEzs/ZgvaiUHOd8g_JVOQQYjGubw6VpCkwDyHACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/refocus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="265" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QjOGl696LKk/YEqLRmqtJkI/AAAAAAAAEzs/ZgvaiUHOd8g_JVOQQYjGubw6VpCkwDyHACLcBGAsYHQ/w133-h200/refocus.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">ReFocus : Living a Life That Reflects God's Heart</span></div><div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family: arial;">By Jim Daly with Paul Batura<br />Zondervan, 2012</span></div><div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></div><div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family: arial;">I really enjoyed this book by a man of faith and virtue. He looks to God for guidance in all aspects of his life. He is transparent and honest, admitting his failures and mistakes and asking for forgiveness. He is able to speak truth without backing down and explains the scriptural and Christian perspective on issues in our culture today.</span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-73444536255339111052021-01-12T19:27:00.000-05:002021-01-12T19:27:43.675-05:00Book Review: Another Gospel? - Alisa Childers<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gpocQMEnluw/X_4917pJsUI/AAAAAAAAEy4/DVl_AMvb3H0WdayDpYkJvofCI4QRo-wPACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/alisa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="267" height="244" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gpocQMEnluw/X_4917pJsUI/AAAAAAAAEy4/DVl_AMvb3H0WdayDpYkJvofCI4QRo-wPACLcBGAsYHQ/w163-h244/alisa.jpg" width="163" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Another Gospel?: <span style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity </span>- Alisa Childers</span><p></p><div>2020, Tyndale Momentum</div><div><br /></div><div>Reviewed by Diane Busch</div><div><br /></div><div>This book is so necessary! Alisa discusses the progressive movement within the church that tried to take down her long-held beliefs of God, Jesus, the Bible, etc. I will keep this book as a reference book to refer to when I am asked some of the same hard questions that she answers. Sometimes we have doubts or need information to back up our faith. She references writings by many great apologists such as Lee Strobel, Norman Geisler, and Tim Keller. The lists of credits at the end of the book suggest many more great books to read to support your faith.</div><div><br /></div><div>In this book Alisa discusses progressive Christianity vs historical Christianity. And how her faith was at first rocked by the progressives’ questions. This was a catalyst for her to do extensive reading and research to gain the knowledge and proof for what she always knew in her heart was true. </div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-14355166687838585412021-01-12T19:22:00.005-05:002021-01-12T19:22:38.130-05:00Book Review: That Sounds Fun - Annie F. Downs<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u></u></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-A_OMeg9m8/X_49IKuxuwI/AAAAAAAAEyw/1STh3RH93hQSWGZr1IQkq7LuSVj3E5fqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/annie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="257" height="230" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-A_OMeg9m8/X_49IKuxuwI/AAAAAAAAEyw/1STh3RH93hQSWGZr1IQkq7LuSVj3E5fqgCLcBGAsYHQ/w148-h230/annie.jpg" width="148" /></a></u></span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u><br />That Sounds Fun</u> :</span><b> <span style="color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; line-height: 1.3; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54080858-that-sounds-fun" style="color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; line-height: 1.3;">The Joys of Being an Amateur, the Power of Falling in Love, and Why You Need a Hobby<span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span></span></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">by Annie F. Downs </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Revell, 2021</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Annie is open and honest and, of course, full of fun, life and energy. She reads her own audiobook, which makes sense because so many listeners are used to her voice from her podcast by the same title. The audiobook includes extra content, such as snippets of podcast interviews with some of the fun people in her life.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> In this book, Annie uses experiences from her own life to spur you on to joy-filled living. She champions friendship, and emboldens you to connect with others in positive and meaningful ways. She inspires you to pursue God’s will for your life with joy. Her energy and happiness is contagious. But she is also very real and discusses her struggles. She dispels any negative stereotypes of getting counseling to better yourself and work through issues.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Above all, the author wants you to find ways to have fun and enjoy life!</span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-27269039137292205372020-12-08T15:04:00.000-05:002020-12-08T15:04:28.936-05:00Book Review - 7 Days of Christmas by Jen Hatmaker<p><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-95enBfArV2M/X8_WvOear0I/AAAAAAAAEyY/xY_8RYxRmQQbPpU09zyZM1SFxZi8CjtkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/7%2Bchristmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="315" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-95enBfArV2M/X8_WvOear0I/AAAAAAAAEyY/xY_8RYxRmQQbPpU09zyZM1SFxZi8CjtkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/7%2Bchristmas.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">7 Days of Christmas : a season of generosity</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">by Jen Hatmaker </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Abingdon Press 2019</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I listened to the audiobook, and this one was not read by the author as her other books have been, so it was a little hard for me to get used to the voice.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As a fan of Jen's book “7” it was nice to revisit the principles we learned in her earlier book, but this time adapted to the holidays. We American women are often overwhelmed during the holidays because we try to do too much and spend too much and eat too much, etc. What if we could simply Christmas, spend more quality time with family, and replace excess with generosity?</span></p>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-41245493401219030512020-12-08T14:38:00.003-05:002020-12-08T14:38:53.460-05:00Book Review - Love Anyway by Jeremy Courtney<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2L-YuZks8Bk/X8_WDJEI_YI/AAAAAAAAEyQ/piKjCciB0JszfPPNng-2lidLqj3ehiTNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/love%2Banyway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="250" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2L-YuZks8Bk/X8_WDJEI_YI/AAAAAAAAEyQ/piKjCciB0JszfPPNng-2lidLqj3ehiTNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/love%2Banyway.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Love Anyway: an invitation beyond a world that’s scary as hell </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">by Jeremy Courtney </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Zondervan 2019 </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This narrative is so inspiring and challenging! I feel unworthy to be called a Christ follower when compared to people like Jeremy and his wife who sacrifice so much for the Kingdom. They have spent years living in the Middle East to share the gospel of Jesus. They have been betrayed, their lives have been threatened, and they have seen and experienced much evil and sadness. And through it all they have loved anyway. </span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-18137564712213824712020-12-08T14:35:00.000-05:002020-12-08T14:35:08.716-05:00Book Review - Defying Jihad by Esther Ahmad & Craig Borlase<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9hynG-qpSo4/X8_UCX1NckI/AAAAAAAAEyE/f8mlWV1z1vITdm5JK2pkWTcdW0eDuPyeACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/defying%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="265" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9hynG-qpSo4/X8_UCX1NckI/AAAAAAAAEyE/f8mlWV1z1vITdm5JK2pkWTcdW0eDuPyeACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/defying%2B.jpg" /></a></b></div><b><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Defying Jihad</span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> : the dramatic true story of a woman who volunteered to kill infidels - and then faced death for becoming one</span> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">by Esther Ahmad & Craig Borlase </span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tyndale House 2018</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Amazing true story of Esther's calling by Jesus, her conversion to Christianity, her faith in God, her bravery, her persecution, her salvation, her evangelism, and her courage. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">She grew up in a Muslim family and was an excellent student. And she studied the Quran religiously. It refers to 4 books that are books in the Holy Bible so she sought out a Bible to read. At the medical lab at the hospital where her mother was going due to an illness, she met John who was a Christian. He let her come by every week day in the afternoon after her college classes to read his Bible (but it wasn’t safe to give her a Bible). She became a Christian and shared the gospel with her mother and siblings who eventually became saved as well. Due to her Christianity, her father arranged for her to be killed, so she fled in the middle of the night with the help of John. On a whim she asked him to marry her and he did. They had to flee the city and later Pakistan altogether (they lived in Malaysia for several years before becoming refugees to America). They had one daughter during this time. Esther's testimony is so inspirational because of her strong faith and the miracles God bestowed upon her and her family in answer to her prayers.</span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-83839859731221317532020-12-08T14:26:00.000-05:002020-12-08T14:26:27.543-05:00Book Review: Harbinger II : The Return by Jonathan Cahn<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iNe8vIasL4o/X8_RirTPjiI/AAAAAAAAEx4/RweBv_jIAx4J9-SDrqno3Vky8OsBok8bQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/harbinger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="271" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iNe8vIasL4o/X8_RirTPjiI/AAAAAAAAEx4/RweBv_jIAx4J9-SDrqno3Vky8OsBok8bQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/harbinger.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Harbinger II : The Return </span>- Jonathan Cahn</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Frontline 2020 </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a sequel to "The Harbinger" that was released in 2012. Same characters meet up again. Even though it is a work of fiction, I learned a lot about Bible prophesy. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The author lays down a foundation of warnings (or signs) that judgment may be coming to us in America.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I found it truly amazing that New York City was founded on September 11 and the enemy tried to take down NYC centuries later on same date of September 11. Babylon also was founded and destroyed on the same date in history centuries apart.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">He uncovers 7 ancient mysteries - prophecy mostly from Babylon that has also come true for America.</span></div><div><br /></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-15743765718765662462020-12-08T14:15:00.000-05:002020-12-08T14:15:25.038-05:00Book Review - Uncommon Ground - Tim Keller & John Inazu<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lDXobY3APME/X8_PtaYmLNI/AAAAAAAAExs/ol85DM-NTs4DKwBna2Fr33gvBSG9LcgZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Uncommon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="261" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lDXobY3APME/X8_PtaYmLNI/AAAAAAAAExs/ol85DM-NTs4DKwBna2Fr33gvBSG9LcgZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Uncommon.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Uncommon Ground: Living faithfully in a world of difference</span> - Timothy Keller & John Inazu </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thomas Nelson 2020</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I would categorize the subject of the book as Christianity and culture. Tim and John act as editors who have compiled a collection of writings by multiple Christian authors sharing their thoughts and viewpoints on topics such as politics and social justice. Their goal is to show Christians how to live together in harmony in our American culture with people whose beliefs and perspectives differ. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim and John also write their own chapters as well. I especially liked Tim's teaching on Christians being the salt of the earth and what that really means. </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I listened to the audiobook.</span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-34793338006683231822020-09-07T13:43:00.004-04:002020-09-07T13:43:38.374-04:00Book Review - Laughing Through The Ugly Cry<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tm9yIifXWFE/X1ZxGbJBRQI/AAAAAAAAEwc/TaPQJObDZu8HYJLf22RenoHmigC3GsY1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/laughing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="319" height="205" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tm9yIifXWFE/X1ZxGbJBRQI/AAAAAAAAEwc/TaPQJObDZu8HYJLf22RenoHmigC3GsY1ACLcBGAsYHQ/w163-h205/laughing.jpg" width="163" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br />Laughing Through the Ugly Cry</b> and finding unstoppable joy</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">Thomas Nelson; Illustrated Edition May 26, 2020</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Beautiful presentation from cover to cover, including crisp white pages with decorative border and large font, to colorful photographs that break up the chapters and compliment the text. All of the above plus the short chapters, makes it not intimidating for a non-reader which the author confesses to be herself.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Dawn has a delightful, fun and honest writing style that keeps you engaged and entertained. She is down to earth, relatable, funny and encouraging all at the same time. What makes her story so inspiring, is that even as she shares her pain and struggles she also brings joy and humor. And through it all her faith has become deeper and stronger.</span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-81939040777655654002020-08-19T14:13:00.003-04:002020-08-19T14:13:42.390-04:00Book Review<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MRSQQoPz3Yw/Xz1rUWWI3qI/AAAAAAAAEwQ/6uHYSuEEt84Cu8xxzbJTdz1ujSJw_YEOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s69/squirrel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="69" data-original-width="50" height="135" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MRSQQoPz3Yw/Xz1rUWWI3qI/AAAAAAAAEwQ/6uHYSuEEt84Cu8xxzbJTdz1ujSJw_YEOQCLcBGAsYHQ/w99-h135/squirrel.jpg" width="99" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The Dead Sea Squirrels : Squirreled Away by Mike Nawrocki, </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Illustrated by Luke Seguin Magee</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tyndale 2019</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Reviewed by Diane Busch</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This story is engaging and fun while also teaching some history and a few Bible facts.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is full of adventure, humor and surprises, while purporting right behavior. It also introduces children to</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">different personality traits in the characters. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The short pages and short chapters help keep young readers interested and not overwhelmed. Illustrations are humorous and delightful.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We recommend this book for children ages 7-11, especially boys. </span></div>RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-48328886095489957242020-07-10T19:44:00.002-04:002020-07-10T19:44:58.995-04:00Book Review - Attracted to Fire by Diann Mills<div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The main characters Ashford and Megan are members of the secret service team who are hired to guard the President's daughter, Lindsey, who needs to recover from drug and alcohol addiction on a ranch owned by the Vice President. Ash is the team leader and he is not a fan of female agents. But he soon sees that Megan is good at her job and also is beautiful. A friendship develops. </span></div>
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RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-90019609424549463052020-04-22T15:18:00.000-04:002020-04-22T15:18:05.825-04:00Movie - I Still Believe<img height="200" src="blob:https://www.blogger.com/f545fd80-af07-425d-ab1b-d22484440515" width="200" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Based on the inspiring true love story of Jeremy & Melissa Camp.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This movie will have you laughing and crying. You will be inspired and you will be challenged. You will be amazed at the way God can "work all things together for good for those who love Him".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The author, Horst Schulze, was co-founder, president and COO of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and more recently is founder, chairman and CEO of the Capella Hotel Group. He begins by sharing his story of life growing up, his family background and his humble beginnings. As he matures and begins working, he gains knowledge and experience that set the foundation on which he develops leadership skills and principles that make for good customer service and promote a healthy work culture. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a book that I could hardly put down because it’s so relatable. I underlined and took notes on much of the content because I want to revisit, reread, and remember.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We all go through "stuff" in life, so we can all relate to the types of experiences Keion is writing about. He gives great perspective, encouragement, and advice.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the end of each chapter there are thought provoking reflection questions followed by a prayer.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I highly recommend this book even if you are not currently going through a shift in life. It will help prepare you for the next inevitable change or challenge that arises. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #181818; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; line-height: 21px;">I received an Advanced Reader’s Copy of the book from the publisher.</span></span></div>
RiverTree Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239968882177892046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787368401475899277.post-5682289247967665632020-04-15T17:24:00.000-04:002020-04-15T17:24:18.513-04:00Book Review - Having Nothing, Possessing Everything<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">by Michael Mather</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2018, William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This pastor has learned so much in his years of living and working in inner cities. Now, as a seasoned pastor, he shares that knowledge and real stories of hope and change in this inspirational narrative. He is not condescending to those who may have done ministry a different way from his, but he does encourage you to take another look at how and why you do ministry the way you do. And he would challenge you to consider if there is another, unique or effective way which might yield better results.</span></div>
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