tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18085670552194077362024-03-18T20:28:37.146-07:00A Bounty of BooksNicole Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01637584121502767459noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808567055219407736.post-55209045645370794812019-03-07T07:36:00.000-08:002019-03-07T07:36:00.947-08:00Defiant Joy by Stasi Eldredge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Defiant Joy: Taking Hold of Hope, Beauty, and Life in a Hurting World</i><br />
by Stasi Eldredge is a call to fulfill the biblical command of living a life of joy. Using primarily personal anecdotes, Eldredge illustrates how Christians can, and should, live a life full of joy not just in spite of hardship and adversity, but in the face of it. Though her message applies to both men and women, Eldredge writes for a primarily female audience.<br />
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Anyone familiar with the primary message of Ransomed Heart ministries or John or Stasi Eldredge will find familiar material in this book. That is my primary problem with <i>Defiant Joy</i>. It has good content and a great message, but it feels a bit too familiar. Having read almost everything the Eldredges have written, I expected a familiar message, but I did not expect one that was the exact same, which is what I felt <i>Defiant Joy</i> was.<br />
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Putting aside the above complaint, <i>Defiant Joy</i> is a great resource for those who are either completely unfamiliar with the concept of living a joyful life in Christ, or those for whom that is a particular struggle. As in her other works, Eldredge invites the reader into parts of her own story, which helps to better communicate and cement her message.<br />
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<i>Woke Church</i> is broken into four parts: Be Aware, Be Willing to Acknowledge, Be Accountable, and Be Active. Each part addresses a specific component of the problem of a lack of racial unity in the American church. While this is a short book, the length should not be mistaken for a lack of depth. Dr. Mason doesn't tiptoe around the issues. He boldly points them out and calls for action.<br />
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I found several convicting as well as hopeful statements in <i>Woke Church</i>. As someone who is aware of the problem, but not really sure what to do to address it, I found several helpful suggestions for both me personally and for my community. <i>Woke Church </i>should be required reading for everyone in ministry in America. It is an excellent primer on a subject that could define our generation of leaders.<br />
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<i>Indivisible: A Novelization</i> by Travis Thrasher tells part of the story of the marriage of Darren and Heather Turner. Whereas many books are turned into movies, this is actually the opposite. This is a movie that has been turned into a book. <i>Indivisible</i> is based on the movie written by David G. Evans and starring a cast led by Sarah Drew and Justin Bruening.<br />
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Darren Turner felt called to ministry, specifically in the military. With his wife Heather on board, he enlisted in the army and was commissioned as a chaplain just as the surge in the war in Iraq was taking place. With very little time in the military under their belts, Darren was attached to an infantry unit and deployed for fifteen months. This was obviously a life changing experience for both Darren and Heather who was left at home alone caring for and homeschooling their three young children. <i>Indivisible </i>covers the period of time of Darren's deployment and his first few months home. The main conflict in this book is the strain his deployment puts on their marriage.<br />
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This was an easy and good read. It flows really well. The combination of narrative and passages of Darren's journal from his time in Iraq is very effective. I recommend this book to anyone interested in the effects of deployment on members of the armed forces and their families, how the Christian faith can affect marriage, or really anyone who enjoys a good story about the daily ins and outs of other people's lives.<br />
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<i>The Forgotten Church: Why Rural Ministry Matters for Every Church in America</i> by Glenn Daman discusses the importance of rural ministry to the American church as a whole. Daman states that rural churches are the forgotten churches of America and provides evidence as to why this needs to change, as well as ways this change can be made.<br />
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Daman has spent his entire life in a rural ministry setting, both growing up and as a minister himself. Rural ministry is obviously very close to his heart and important to him. He provides many examples and statistics about how rural churches in America are "forgotten" and not given the emphasis urban churches are. He provides a brief history of this rural church in America, myths about the rural church (as well as their corresponding truths), and how both rural areas in general and rural churches in particular can contribute to the American church and the overall social fabric of America.<br />
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There is some insightful information in <i>The Forgotten Church</i>, especially for those who many not be familiar with rural areas at all. Daman also makes some good points about how the rural church has been neglected and how that can change in the future. Overall however, this book is kind of hard to get through. It lacks flow to a certain degree, and about midway through the book, the information begins to feel redundant. By the end I felt as though I'd been hammered by the fact that rural ministry matters. Though there is some good information, I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who isn't serious about rural ministry.<br />
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<i>Auschwitz Lullaby</i> by Mario Escobar is a fictionalized version of the real life story of Helene Hannemann, a German mother who chose to go to a concentration camp, and ultimately death, with her Romani family.<br />
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When she was young, Helene, a young German woman, married a man of Romani heritage and had five children with him. Though she hoped to escape the notice of the Nazis, in 1943 they came to take her husband and children to Auschwitz because of their Romani heritage. Since she was purely German, she was allowed to stay free. However, she would not allow her husband and children to go without her, so she voluntarily went to Auschwitz with them.<br />
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Helene was able to receive slightly better treatment in the camp because of her background as a nurse as well as her German heritage. Dr. Josef Mengele asked her to run a daycare for the Romani children in the camp. Helene uses every ounce of courage and "favored" status she can to create a bit of light for the children in such a dark time. Despite this strange relationship with Dr. Mengele, in the end, her whole family is put to death not long before the Allies liberate the camp.<br />
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Escobar does an amazing job of telling the story of Helene Hannemann in a easy to related to fashion. <i>Auschwitz Lullaby</i> flows extremely well and is so compelling it is hard to put down. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the daily life of concentration camp prisoners, as well as anyone who enjoys stories of human courage and perseverance.<br />
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<i>Formula of Deception</i> by Carrie Stuart Parks introduces a new character into the world of forensic art. Taking a break from Gwen Marcey, Parks introduces readers to Murphy Anderson, an artist with a mysterious past and a need for cash. This leads to a few lies that land Anderson a job as a forensic artist. The first job leads to a second as things spiral out of control and bodies start piling up around her.<br />
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Throughout this book, the reader goes on two journeys with Anderson. The first is discovering what in Anderson's past is driving her current actions. The second is how the case she's involved in relates to a mystery in the area's past. As people start dying, both Anderson and the reader are unsure to which mystery the deaths are linked. Parks leaves that mystery until the very end, wrapping everything up in the last few chapters.<br />
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Overall, <i>Formula of Deception</i> is an enjoyable read. I wish there had been a been more detail given at the end when everything is wrapped up. The ending felt a bit rushed and not completely wrapped up. However, that doesn't take away from the excitement of the rest of the book.<br />
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<i>One Blood: Parting Words to the Church on Race and Love</i> by John M. Perkins contains the hard earned life long wisdom of a man who has spent his entire life working to repair and strengthen relationships between blacks and whites in America. The main institution through which he has worked is the church. If members of the church of Jesus Christ can't get along, how can we expect people outside to?<br />
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<i>One Blood</i> is easy to read and understand. It includes a discussion guide in the back with helpful questions to discuss the content of each chapter. There are also profiles of several pastors who are leading thriving multicultural churches throughout America. They all prove that multicultural churches can happen in any area of America, as long as those leading it are intentional about pursuing people of all races.<br />
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Nicole Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01637584121502767459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808567055219407736.post-35190364427773402222018-06-21T06:25:00.002-07:002018-06-21T06:25:30.374-07:00Friend of Sinners by Rich Wilkerson Jr.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Friend of Sinners: Why Jesus Cares More About Relationship Than Perfection</i> by Rich Wilkerson, Jr. uses the Bible to highlight the fact that while on earth Jesus was more interested in relationships with people than rules and regulations. He is the same today as He was then.<br />
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Jesus is more concerned with relationship because He knows that once one is in relationship with Him, change comes as a natural product of continually seeking Him.Wilkerson uses both personal anecdotes and parables from scripture to illustrate this. One of the main themes of <i>Friend of Sinners</i> is that Jesus is very accessible. Humanity and religion have foisted rules and regulations upon Him that can serve as impediments. However, Jesus came to seek and save the lost, and He wants nothing to stand in the way of Him doing so. </div>
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Wilkerson's writing style is fluid and very accessible to anyone, regardless of where one might be in his/her spiritual journey. <i>Friend of Sinners </i>serves as both a primer for those who know nothing about Jesus as well as for a good, solid reminder for those who have known Him for years. I would recommend this book to anyone willing to read it.<br />
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Nicole Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01637584121502767459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808567055219407736.post-17967330177811352372018-05-16T09:45:00.000-07:002018-05-16T09:45:04.190-07:00How the Nations Rage by Jonathan Leeman<a href="http://www.booklookbloggers.com/art/_80_140_Book.2558.cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.booklookbloggers.com/art/_80_140_Book.2558.cover.jpg" data-original-height="122" data-original-width="80" height="200" width="131" /></a><br />
<i>How the Nations Rage: Rethinking Faith and Politics in A Divided Age</i> by Jonathan Leeman examines how Christians should engage in the public square in today's extremely divisive political culture.<br />
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Leeman uses various groups in today's society such as the local church, Bible, and government to talk about how Christians should handle politics in America. Each chapter focuses on one of those aspects and defines both what that particular group or thing is and is not responsible for. The church has a different God ordained function than the government does. In the same way, a pastor has a specific focus when it comes to leading his/her church than he/she does in his/her personal life. There are things that all Christians should fight for or against and others that we should be willing to peacefully disagree with other believers about.<br />
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<i>How the Nations Rage</i> is helpful in that doesn't tell the reader exactly how to think about any particular political issue. Instead, it provides a framework of realms of responsibility both corporately and individually that serves as a helpful guide. Anyone interested in how Christians can thoughtfully engage in American politics today would benefit from this book.<br />
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<i>All Together Different: Upholding the Church's Unity While Honoring Our Individual Identities</i> by J. Brian Tucker and John Koessler is a treatise on how numerous people with sometimes conflicting identities can come together as one body in the local church. This book identifies and examines personal and group identities using spiritual, social, and psychological parameters.<br />
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This book is somewhat of a tough read. There is a lot of good information, but it is densely packed which prevents an easy sort of flow from developing. It probably would be easier to read in chunks rather than several chapters all together. However, once one knows this, there is a lot of helpful information in here for church leaders in various contexts.<br />
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The main point of this book is that the overarching and most important identity of an individual in a church is that of a follower of Christ. All other identities are important and some must be addressed, but only that of a follower of Christ should be considered ultimate. This is how so many differing identities can become one - by uniting in that of a Christian.<br />
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<i>Jesus Calling Adult Coloring Book: Creative Coloring & Hand Lettering</i> by Sarah Young is a beautiful collection of coloring pages centered around scriptures and quotes from Sarah Young's popular devotional, <i>Jesus Calling</i>.<br />
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Most of the designs include pictures of nature. Insects, plants, and birds are the most common elements. There is an even balance between the number of pages centered around Bible verses and those centered around quotes from <i>Jesus Calling</i>.<br />
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Scattered throughout the book are hand lettering pages that have quotes on which one can practice doing different kinds of lettering. There is also a practice page in the very back with the entire alphabet of one particular design of letters. It would be easy to make copies of this in order to practice until one felt comfortable enough to design quotes on one's own.<br />
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<i>A Contrarian's Guide to Knowing God: Spirituality for the Rest of Us</i> by Larry Osborne is the book every American Christian should read though few would think to look for. Osborne goes against conventional wisdom with this book that helps those who may feel they don't fit in the American church find a home.<br />
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Most Christian living books advocate for some kind of program to follow, or steps to take to strengthen one's faith. Osborne takes the opposite approach. He points out that since people are so different in wiring, strengths, and likes, it would be silly for God to expect everyone to relate to Him in the exact same way. <i>A Contrarian's Guide to Knowing God</i> gives the reader permission to pursue God in ways that are most effective for the individual.<br />
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This book was previously published under the title <i>Spirituality for the Rest of Us</i>. This is an updated version with a few new chapters. It is easy to read and accessible for any reader. <i>A Contrarian's Guide to Knowing God</i> is full of practical advice that should benefit anyone who chooses to engage the content.<br />
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<i>Wounds Are Where Light Enters: Stories of God's Intrusive Grace</i> by Walter Wangerin Jr. is a collection of short stories that illustrate the various facets of grace and how it is expressed in human beings. From the mundane to the extraordinary, the youngest child to the oldest man, the miracle of birth and the sorrow of death and everything in between, when one is looking, one can see grace anywhere.<div>
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Wangerin uses experiences from his over seventy years of life and decades of ministry at an inner city church to create this collection of short stories. Each is not more than four or five pages long. The short story format is not one I'm very familiar with, so it was somewhat jarring to read at first. Just as I connected to the characters and was invested, the story was over. However, as I got used to it, I began to see a certain power in the brevity of each story. It concentrates the focus on that one moment when grace shines through.</div>
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Nicole Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01637584121502767459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808567055219407736.post-29238954734805415292018-02-13T07:00:00.003-08:002018-02-13T07:00:53.095-08:00A Force So Swift<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>A Force So Swift: Mao, Truman, and the Birth of Modern China, 1949</i> by Kevin Peraino is an in-depth look at how American foreign policy in 1949 allowed Mao and the communists to defeat Chiang Kai Shek and the nationalists in the Chinese civil war that followed the end of WWII. Using many first person interviews and recently declassified American government documents, Peraino takes a look at both the personalities and the policies that shaped the world during this time.<br />
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It is astonishing how small the world was after WWII and how one nation's support or lack thereof can shape the destiny of another nation. The steep toll paid by China during WWII created a kind of vacuum that Mao was able to exploit. America's support for the nationalists, which had been strong during Truman's first term, was quickly withdrawn during his second under the direction of Secretary of State Dean Acheson. While there were many other factors that played into Mao's victory, this was a significant one. The subsequent policy of containing communism in the rest of Asia led to American involvement in two more significant conflicts.<br />
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Peraino does a good job of delving into these policies and the people behind them without getting bogged down in minutiae. <i>A Force So Swift</i> is easy to read and flows well. The balance between policy and personality is such that one doesn't get trapped in either. It is informative and somewhat entertaining.<br />
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<i>The Gospel for Muslims: An Encouragement to Share Christ with Confidence</i> by Thabiti Anyabwile is a primer from an ex-Muslim on tips for effectively sharing the gospel with Muslims. The book is broken into two sections, one about the gospel and one called "As You Witness." Each of the eleven chapters are short and comprised mainly of practical tips, though there are some personal stories from Anyabwile.<br />
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While there are good practical tips, there is nothing new or super unique about this book, except for Anyabwile's personal experiences. The main components of sharing the gospel with anyone regardless of religious background, is knowing the truth and sharing it and depending on Holy Spirit to do the actual work in a person's heart. Almost all of the advice given in this book could be applied to sharing the gospel with anyone.<br />
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Overall, <i>The Gospel for Muslims</i> is a good resource, but not a great one. It is short and easy to read if one is pressed for time, or needs a quick boost of confidence.<br />
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Nicole Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01637584121502767459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808567055219407736.post-55351532471696756532018-01-10T05:37:00.000-08:002018-01-10T05:37:18.418-08:00Imperfect Justice by Cara Putman<a href="http://www.booklookbloggers.com/art/_80_140_Book.2429.cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.booklookbloggers.com/art/_80_140_Book.2429.cover.jpg" data-original-height="121" data-original-width="80" height="200" width="132" /></a><i>Imperfect Justice</i> by Cara Putman tells the story of what happens to the people left behind when those in the middle of domestic violence pay the ultimate price. The main characters are the victim's brother and the lawyer who was helping the victim get ready to flee.<br />
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Unbeknownst to me when I agreed to review it, <i>Imperfect Justice</i> is the second book in the Hidden Justice series. However, while I probably would have appreciated the characters more if I had read the first one, I wasn't confused or lost while reading <i>Imperfect Justice</i>, so it does work on its own.<br />
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Imperfect Justice has fast pacing and flows well. The characters are engaging and very relatable. Anybody who enjoys legal thrillers or just good contemporary fiction should enjoy this book. However, I would caution that Imperfect Justice does contain realistic depictions of domestic violence that may act as triggers for some.<br />
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CFR, Part 255Nicole Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01637584121502767459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808567055219407736.post-20973180916862656522018-01-05T05:54:00.001-08:002018-01-05T05:54:50.810-08:00Braving Sorrow Together by Ashleigh Slater<a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51KOgrYk1nL._SX322_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="324" height="200" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51KOgrYk1nL._SX322_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="129" /></a><br />
<i>Braving Sorrow Together: The Transformative Power of Faith and Community When Life is Hard</i> by Ashleigh Slater is an introduction to the power of community during times of sorrow. Slater uses both personal anecdotes and stories from friends and acquaintances to discuss the various ways community can provide a lifeline during various kinds of suffering.<br />
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Slater discusses how faith, community, and specifically a faithful and consistent community of faith can be life giving during moments of suffering in big areas of life such as health, family, and work. She gives practical ideas of what was helpful to her during a particular season of suffering. If Slater or her family had not experienced a certain trial, she had a friend who has speak to that issue.<br />
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There is nothing new or earth shattering in <i>Braving Sorrow Together</i>. Everyone knows that having friends and family or some other kind of support makes the tough times easier to bear. However, there are some good practical suggestions for those looking for a place to start. Those who lead some kind of group or oversee groups for a church may find this book especially helpful.<br />
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<i>Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff</i> by Chip Gaines is the story of the rise of the popularity and success of Chip and Joanna Gaines written from Chips' perspective. <i>Capital Gaines</i> is written in Chip's unique voice that his fans will find very familiar.<br />
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The main theme of <i>Capital Gaines</i> is entrepreneurship. Gaines discusses the many businesses he and then he and his wife have started over the years. Gaines has been an entrepreneur since he was in college and has started a variety of businesses with varying degrees of success. However, the nitty gritty of business is not the focus. The focus is on taking risks, putting first things first, and hard work.<br />
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Gaines discusses the ebb and flow of all the businesses under the Magnolia umbrella as well as <i>Fixer Upper</i> and their decision to end the popular show. Fans of <i>Fixer Upper</i> will enjoy the behind the scenes details of the Gaines' life. However, this book isn't only for established fans. I have seen maybe two episodes of <i>Fixer Upper</i> and still enjoyed reading <i>Capital Gaines</i>. It is easy to read and flows well. Gaines' enthusiasm for life and helping others jumps of the pages and inspires the reader to do the same.<br />
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This is a true companion to the show, not just a show tie-in version. Sometimes when a movie is based on a book, the book publisher will release a new "movie tie-in" version. This is usually the same book with a few pages of pictures from the movie. That is more what I was expecting. Instead, <i>The Crown</i>, follows the show episode by episode. Each chapter is titled the same as the corresponding episode. There is some narrative that provides a bit more historical detail than the episode did, and if there is any discrepancy due to creative license, that is pointed out. Each chapter also contains mini-profiles of a prominent character in each episode. There are not just a few pictures, but dozens of pages full of stills from the show and the corresponding historical photo.</div>
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Someone looking for more of a conventional biography of probably needs to look elsewhere. However, anyone who is a fan of the show <i>The Crown</i> will love this companion book. Those interested in a cursory look at the royal family during this period of time will also find <i>The Crown </i>(both the show and this companion book) appealing.</div>
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<i>All Things New: Heaven, Earth, and the Restoration of Everything You Love</i><span> by John Eldredge reminds the reader of an often forgotten, yet essential, part of Christianity - the restoration and renewal of earth. As Eldredge puts it on page 16, "the thing you are made for is the renewal of all things. God has given you a heart for his kingdom - not the wispy vagaries of a cloudy heaven, but the sharp reality of the world made new."</span><br />
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<span>Jesus speaks often in the gospel of the Kingdom of God. Knowing that it is both now and not yet, most of modern Western Christianity has relegated the "not yet" part to a concept of heaven that leaves many feeling unsatisfied. That is because the truth is far greater than anything we could ever imagine. It is this concept and its implications that Eldredge examines throughout this book.</span><br />
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<span>Fans of Eldredge will find familiar themes in <i>All Things New</i>. Those who are not familiar with Eldredge will be introduced to his easy to read, flowing style of writing. <i>All Things New</i> is full of scriptures upon which the premise of the book is based. It also includes many excerpts from epic novels and stories from Eldredge's own life that illustrate his points. <i>All Things New</i> left me feeling refreshed and opened my eyes to the fullness of a truth that has largely been ignored. Hope is the cornerstone both of the promise of renewal in scripture, and in <i>All Things New</i>.</span><br />
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<i>Long Before Luther: Tracing the Heart of the Gospel From Christ to the Reformation </i>by Nathan Busenitz traces the main themes of the Reformation back through history to the ancient church.<br />
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Some claim that the theological beliefs championed by the reformers such as Calvin, Luther, and Zwingli were unheard of before in Christian history. Though the reformers claimed they were fighting against the excesses of the Catholic faith and bringing it back to a truer gospel, some of their opponents (from their contemporaries to modern day) insist that there is no historical or theological basis for their doctrines, especially that of salvation through faith alone. This book is Busenitz's attempt to disprove this claim.<br />
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Busenitz examines all of the reformers' main doctrines, but he focuses mainly on justification through faith alone. He presents writings and statements from a variety of leaders through the history of the church. He breaks the book into time periods and shows how elements of the theology of the Reformation are present going back to the very beginning of the church. There are a large number of people and works cited through this book. At the end are 100 quotes from the various church leaders quoted throughout the book that directly relate to the Reformation's theological tenets.<br />
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<i>Long Before Luther</i> was somewhat difficult to read. It isn't a book one can sit down and just read straight through. It is more of a reference kind of book and probably intended to be read in sections. However, it is a great resource for those interested in proving that the Reformation was not something entirely new. Busentiz did a lot of work to bring all of these sources together. Overall, anyone interested in the history of Christian theology, or in the Reformation in particular will find <i>Long Before Luther</i> a useful addition to their library.<br />
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Nicole Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01637584121502767459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808567055219407736.post-40148829992479849422017-10-27T05:35:00.000-07:002017-10-27T05:35:47.324-07:00Jesus Always by Sarah Young<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The large deluxe version of <i>Jesus Always: Embracing Joy in His Presence</i> by Sarah Young is a beautifully bound and presented version of one of today's most popular daily devotionals. Written from the perspective of Jesus talking to the reader, each day helps the reader focus on Jesus and His word.<br />
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Each day's entry has about a half a page in length devotion written from the perspective of Jesus to His followers. The focus is being in relationship with Him. There are also three or four scripture verses each day that illustrate the truths mentioned in the devotion. The scriptures are from different translations and usually different parts of the Bible.<br />
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This large deluxe version is printed with comfort print, which is very large. It appears big enough that anyone should be able to read it with ease. There is a gift presentation page and a silk ribbon included. The book is leather bound and will make a beautiful gift for any occasion.<br />
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The men who created the Britain's Special Air Service were rugged, action oriented men who had little patience for bureaucracy that kept them from the battlefield. David Stirling was part of a unit that was supposed to act as a commando unit but was constantly standing down before actually going on missions due to one bureaucratic reason after another. Frustrated, Stirling sought and got permission to form a unit of his own. It was much smaller and while the hierarchy was sometimes murky at the beginning, operational control would at first remain with Stirling. This unit was formed specifically to attack Rommel and his forces from behind enemy lines. They were successful not only in causing physical destruction on the North African front, but psychological terror as well.<br />
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The specifics of how exactly that all came together as well as how the SAS transferred from North Africa to Europe is the content that makes up <i>Rogue Heroes</i>. Certain men who played a bigger role are given more space while others just have their name listed. However, there is a full honor roll in the back with the names and ranks of all the men involved in the original unit. <i>Rogue Heroes</i> also includes many photos of some of the main men as well as some from the SAS diary.<br />
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All in all, <i>Rogue Heroes</i> is a fast paced story about men who stood tall in WWII and changed the face of modern warfare. Macintrye's writing flows well and is easy to follow along with. He makes complicated topics easy to understand and allows the reader to almost feel as though one is part of the original SAS crew. Anyone interested in military, WWII, or special ops history will find <i>Rogue Heroes</i> a fascinating and satisfying read.<br />
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<i>Truth Doesn't Have A Side: My Alarming Discovery about the Danger of Contact Sports</i> by Dr. Bennet Omalu tells the life story of the man who discovered CTE and its link to contact sports, specifically football. Dr. Omalu describes his unlikely journey from a child born during Nigeria's civil war to one of the most well known doctors and leading voices in neuropathology whose life story would be played on the silver screen by Will Smith.<br />
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The entire tone of <i>Truth Doesn't Have A Side</i> is one of humility. Dr. Omalu doesn't seem to take any part of his story for granted. He points to God's mercy and provision in his life throughout several key moments. He points out that his discovery of CTE isn't because of anything special in him, but simply because he doesn't share the same conformational intelligence that a native born American could about football. Throughout all of his struggles, especially the fight surrounding CTE and the NFL, Dr. Omalu does his best to minimize his part in the story. The focus is the truth about how full contact sports affect the brain. The focus is on the people who suffer for the sake of entertainment for the masses.<br />
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<i>Truth Doesn't Have A Side</i> is an easy and engaging read. Whether one is interested in football or other contact sports should not determine whether or not one reads this book. Dr. Omalu's story would be compelling even if his life was lived entirely in obscurity. People with interests in many areas will find something to relate to or appreciate in Dr. Olamu's life.<br />
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<i>To Wager Her Heart</i> by Tamera Alexander is the third book in Alexander's Belle Meade Plantation trilogy. While each book is stand alone and can be read as such, there are the same characters in all three novels. <i>To Wager Her Heart</i> centers around Alexandra Donelson, a young woman in her mid-twenties in Nashville in the 1870s. She wants help educate freedmen, despite her family's belief that it is not appropriate for a young woman of her station.<br />
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Alexandra meets Sylas Rutledge, a railroad man from Colorado. Though she has a terrible first impression of him, circumstances keep throwing them together. Eventually a relationship develops between the two of them that blooms into more.<br />
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I'm usually not a fan of romance novels. However, the historical aspect of this book made me willing to give it a shot. I'm glad I did. Alexander's writing style flows quickly. The pace was quick but not at the expense of character insight and development. Anyone who enjoys historical fiction or romance novels will enjoy <i>To Wager Her Heart</i>.<br />
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